Ten Good Reads from December 2013

Fallen Leaf Lake Tahoe California

Since I'm currently out living life and on a blogging break, I wasn't planning to share my favorite reads from the month. However, in the early weeks a number of outstanding posts caught my eye and I just couldn't miss out on sharing.

Ten Good Reads

1. Creating Your Own Path: Anne Ditmeyer on The Journal

This series is endlessly inspiring to someone looking to create their own path.

2. Back on the Open Road // Peru on Our Open Road

This family's journey inspires me and these big open skies and epic views are the reason why I always a major fan of road tripping.

3. Road Trip Through Northern Ireland on Wander the Map

Like I said, I love a good road trip and Ireland is high on my list to visit.

4. Flourless Rhubarb Lemon Cake on My Darling Lemon Thyme

If made with Meyer Lemon - this dessert constitutes my two all time favorite ingredients and therefore must be made.

5. Unlocking the creative culture of Bergen, Fiord Norway on Matador Network

Perhaps it's because I'm a Seattle transplant and I absolutely love it here - but it seems like I would totally fall for Bergen with its similarities to Seattle.

6. Maple Syrup Snow Taffy on back to her roots

I've always wanted to try this and pending enough snow in Tahoe this year - I'm absolutely trying it.

7. Blowing the top off Mount Taranaki on Yes to Adventure

Ever more beautiful pictures of one of the portions of New Zealand on my list to visit next time.

8. How to travel Iceland when you're broke as hell on Matador Network

Definitely taking notes on some of these for a hopeful trip (pending the budget) in 2014.

9. Our 5 Favorite Switchback Trails in the Olympic Mountains on Exotic Hikes

We don't make it over to the Olympics much - since we can't hike with Parsley there, but these views are fantastic!

10. Video / Denver City Guide 01 on Annabelle Mintz //Move Beautifully

Love this little video of South Broadway in Denver. The craft store in particular looks fabulous!

Where I Was Elsewhere On The Web

On My Cooking Spot sharing a recipe for a Holiday Spiced Dutch Baby

On Elembee's Across the USA Series sharing my love for the State of Alaska.

In Case You Missed It

Hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track: Torrent Bay to Bark Bay

The Day of Three Hikes in Yoho National Park

Gluten Free Holiday Cookies

Travel Dreaming on Pinterest

Scenes from Canada and New Zealand