Category Archives: Places to See
It’s a Numbers Game Marathon 2018
I just love the races that the Phoenix running group organizes in the UK! The races have that family friendly feel. They welcome runners of various speed abilities and recognize the incredible achievements of its participants. It’s a Numbers … Continue reading
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2018
This is my fourth time to run Amsterdam so I can say it’s my favorite European marathon. It’s close to where we live, the race course is beautiful, and finishing together with the half marathoners is just the perfect push … Continue reading
Swiss City Marathon – Lucerne 2018
The road to this year’s edition of the Swiss City Marathon – Lucerne was cobbled with flight cancellations and cold weather. We persevered and enjoyed a fantastic race as a reward! The adventure began when airlines working with Aviapartner at … Continue reading
Tallinna 10K and Maraton 2018
Republic of Estonia is a former Soviet republic and one of three Baltic states of northern Europe. The country is celebrating 100 years of independence this year with a series of events for everyone’s appreciation. The Tallinna 10K and … Continue reading
Le Marathon de la Liberté 2018
The Normandy region will forever hold a special place in the hearts of the Allied countries. It was in Normandy on the northern coast of France where the Western Allies of World War II staged the biggest sea-based invasion in … Continue reading
1st Carigara Fiesta Marathon and Color Fun Run 2018
One of Leyte’s most famous delicacies is the pastillas de leche from Carigara. I grew up eating this sweet treat on special occasions. What makes Carigara’s pastillas is the use of pure carabao’s milk. This ingredient makes the product creamier … Continue reading
40th Gold Coast Marathon 2018
Living in Europe makes it a challenge to run marathons in Australia. But – if there’s a will, there’s a way! We spend our summers in the Philippines and this year I carefully planned our schedule to include the 40th … Continue reading
Pattaya Marathon 2018
The Pattaya Marathon on July 15th was one of the highlights of our 2018 summer break in the Pacific. I was excited to visit Bangkok again after the race, and Richard was looking forward to connecting with a former colleague … Continue reading
40th EDT ASICS Stockholm Marathon 2018
Stockholm weather the second time around was still not ideal for marathons. I ran this race the first time in 2015 when it was raining and windy the whole time. It was so cold that I ran with a … Continue reading
La Route du Louvre Marathon 2018
La Route du Louvre Marathon 2018 on May 13th was one of those races that did not take much planning. It was easy to get to; the weather and the race itself were gorgeous. Richard drove us directly to the race … Continue reading
The Global Adventurer 