ON THE OPEN ROAD
Embracing Road Trip Adventures
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? And on May 24, we have National Road Trip Day to celebrate them! Road trips offer endless opportunities for adventure and discovery — you really never know what you’ll come across. Among my collection of travel memories, several road trips stand out. Back in college, right around the time I was deciding which medical school I wanted to attend, about four or five of us took a road trip to New Orleans and crashed on someone’s couch for Mardi Gras. We set out on the journey with little knowledge of the city beyond its famous carnival. The experience was a blast, and we learned a lot about the music, atmosphere, food, and culture that define New Orleans. On our honeymoon, my wife and I took a road trip along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The roads were incredibly narrow and left us winding through hairpin turns and
wife was a bit upset, hoping that we could just pick another destination to grab a bite — but I was on a mission. Once we arrived, I explained myself. The reward was worth it — the breathtaking view and the joy of fulfilling a promise to my younger self made the meal unforgettable. Family road trips are their own beast. We often take an hour’s drive to Jackson Falls. It’s the perfect spot for swimming and hiking with the kids. While road trips with children present their own challenges, they’re also filled with moments of joy and laughter, making the shorter journeys just as fun and memorable — as long as we don’t have to make too many bathroom stops along the way! What road trips have you taken? I love the spontaneous joys that arise from them. After all, the journey is as important as the destination.
clinging as close as possible to cliff edges. I remember cars and trucks who were used to navigating these roads whizzing past us while I focused solely on keeping us safe. Our destination was a restaurant I had stumbled upon four years earlier during a post-college backpacking trip, and had made a silent vow to return one day with my wife. The journey to rediscovering this hidden gem was challenging, as it took me a bit to find it again. Parking proved to be difficult, and we ended up having to walk about half a mile. Hungry and confused, my
INSPIRATION
Mom’s Choice SIP OF THE MONTH
“Attitude is the ‘little’ thing that
This month, let’s toast to the incredible women who’ve shaped our lives — our moms! In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re featuring something special: Your mom’s favorite drink. Whether it’s a bubbly mimosa, a fine wine, morning coffee, or even a diet cherry coke, we invite you to indulge in a beverage that brings your mom to mind. It’s a small but meaningful way to honor her, embracing the flavors and moments that remind us of the love and warmth she’s shared. So, let’s raise a glass to all the mothers out there for their strength, love, and the countless ways they’ve enriched our lives. Happy Mother’s Day!
makes a big difference.” — Winston Churchill
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