The Wandering Gigi
The Wandering Gigi
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In the competitive dating world, I often contemplate my never married status verses that of a divorcee. I believe some would rather hear that I’m divorced so I’m taking the question to YOU. Which is better?

Backroads have a special meaning to me. From the time I was young and my father would take our family on rides in Tennessee to now as I plan road trips and look forward to the next backroad I find. So I wanted to honor that passion in this short blog of faded lines.

6100 miles crossing 15 states in 18 days. A single woman and her dog take an opportunity of a lifetime to road trip through the Northwest of U.S. They find adventure, bears, bisons, and more in their incredible journey. (Part 4 of 4)

6100 MILES. 15 STATES. 18 DAYS (PT 3)

Just my dog and me road tripping through the Northwest.   This is part three of a four series blog of our journey of driving 6100 miles, crossing 15 state lines in 18 days. (Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana)

6100 MILES. 15 STATES. 18 DAYS (PT 2)

Just my dog and me road tripping through the Northwest.   This is part two of a four series blog of our journey of driving 6100 miles, crossing 15 state lines in 18 days. (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho)

6100 Miles. 15 states. 18 days (pt 1)

Just my dog and me road tripping through the Northwest.   This is part one of a four series blog of our journey of driving 6100 miles, crossing 15 state lines in 18 days. (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado)

 

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The art of blowing the perfect bubble! ❤️ #blowingbubbles #babygirl #perfectbubble #family #granddaughter #love #sweetgirl #playoutside #grandbabies #thewanderinggigi #beauty
The art of blowing the perfect bubble! ❤️ #blowingbubbles #babygirl #perfectbubble #family #granddaughter #love #sweetgirl #playoutside #grandbabies #thewanderinggigi #beauty
A dog and his ball. This little muddy nugget is the best in the world! ❤️ #dogsofinstagram #lovedogs #dogmomlife #muttsarethebest #doglife #playingfetch #saturdayvibes #getmuddy
A dog and his ball. This little muddy nugget is the best in the world! ❤️ #dogsofinstagram #lovedogs #dogmomlife #muttsarethebest #doglife #playingfetch #saturdayvibes #getmuddy
Had so much fun with these kiddos today! I love that they enjoy spending time with me and Chance! #niece #nephew #bestaunt #natcheztrace #nashville #jump #bridges #family #goodbye2019 #funday #love #explore #nash #gooutsideandplay
Had so much fun with these kiddos today! I love that they enjoy spending time with me and Chance! #niece #nephew #bestaunt #natcheztrace #nashville #jump #bridges #family #goodbye2019 #funday #love #explore #nash #gooutsideandplay
This baby girl loves so good! 😍#granddaughter #love #baby #family #familytime #myworld🌎 #cutenessoverload #babygirl #grandma #thewanderinggigi
This baby girl loves so good! 😍#granddaughter #love #baby #family #familytime #myworld🌎 #cutenessoverload #babygirl #grandma #thewanderinggigi
Great brunch @nashvillejamco with the meetup I started “Nashville’s Saturday Brunch Crew”. We had a great time discussing travel while enjoying a delicious meal! #nashvillejamco #meetup #meetups #brunch #goodeats #foodie #instagood
Great brunch @nashvillejamco with the meetup I started “Nashville’s Saturday Brunch Crew”. We had a great time discussing travel while enjoying a delicious meal! #nashvillejamco #meetup #meetups #brunch #goodeats #foodie #instagood #coffee #nashville #nashvillefoodie #newfriends #travel #placestoeat #nash #social
This little girl right here is one of the sweetest, happiest, most kissable little pumpkin ever! She stills my heart over and over again! #granddaughter #babies #toddler #gigi #sweet #babygirl #readyforfall #happybaby #myworld #love #family
This little girl right here is one of the sweetest, happiest, most kissable little pumpkin ever! She stills my heart over and over again! #granddaughter #babies #toddler #gigi #sweet #babygirl #readyforfall #happybaby #myworld #love #family
My last cappuccino with the Parthenon in the background. Saying goodbye to Europe today will be sad and yet I am looking forward to seeing those I love and my dog Chance when I get home! #athens #greece #cappuccino #europe #travels #coffeelovers #exp
My last cappuccino with the Parthenon in the background. Saying goodbye to Europe today will be sad and yet I am looking forward to seeing those I love and my dog Chance when I get home! #athens #greece #cappuccino #europe #travels #coffeelovers #explore #international #wandering #goinghome #parthenon #greek #goingtomissthis
Bought this Fedora at the beginning of the trip. It’s made in Italy which was cool but it is also made of paper and was only 4 euro. It lasted the trip through the wind, the sea salt, and sweat... but it’s done! I gave it to the travel go
Bought this Fedora at the beginning of the trip. It’s made in Italy which was cool but it is also made of paper and was only 4 euro. It lasted the trip through the wind, the sea salt, and sweat... but it’s done! I gave it to the travel gods tonight! So long! #fedora #madeinitaly #travel #hats #goodfriend #italian #italy #greece #travelwear
Our final day in Athens and we found a beautiful salt water lake to relax after a long trip. #vouliagmenilake #athens #greece #greek #travel #lake #swimming #beautifuldestinations #saltwater #paradise #bluewaters #goexplore #relax
Our final day in Athens and we found a beautiful salt water lake to relax after a long trip. #vouliagmenilake #athens #greece #greek #travel #lake #swimming #beautifuldestinations #saltwater #paradise #bluewaters #goexplore #relax
Herodes built this theatre for his wife . #herodes #athens #greece #historicalplace #ancient #greekhistory #travel #placestosee #odeon #architecture #architecturephotography #theatre
Herodes built this theatre for his wife . #herodes #athens #greece #historicalplace #ancient #greekhistory #travel #placestosee #odeon #architecture #architecturephotography #theatre
The Parthenon. #acropolis #athena #parthenon #greek #goddess #greece #athens #athenian #temple #historical #ancient #architecture #greektemple #travel #history #placestosee
The Parthenon. #acropolis #athena #parthenon #greek #goddess #greece #athens #athenian #temple #historical #ancient #architecture #greektemple #travel #history #placestosee
A proper Greek salad & cosmo. #greece #greeksalad #rooftop #hotel #electrametropolis #rooftoprestaurant #athens #travel #eats #goodeats #foodporn #drinks #cosmo #beautifulviews
A proper Greek salad & cosmo. #greece #greeksalad #rooftop #hotel #electrametropolis #rooftoprestaurant #athens #travel #eats #goodeats #foodporn #drinks #cosmo #beautifulviews
We are in Athens! Dropped the luggage at the hotel and headed straight for the acropolis since it was about 9 am and they say to go early! Just got back the hotel after lunch and exploring for a bit. Now to rest by the pool for a bit! #athens #greece
We are in Athens! Dropped the luggage at the hotel and headed straight for the acropolis since it was about 9 am and they say to go early! Just got back the hotel after lunch and exploring for a bit. Now to rest by the pool for a bit! #athens #greece #acropolis #travel #explore #ancient #greek #historical #wander
The four windmills of Mykonos. This place was unbelievably beautiful. The water was so clear and the cool breeze was so wonderful. #mykonos #greece #travel #beautifuldestinations #greek #goexplore #windmill #coastline #water #bluewaters #island #whit
The four windmills of Mykonos. This place was unbelievably beautiful. The water was so clear and the cool breeze was so wonderful. #mykonos #greece #travel #beautifuldestinations #greek #goexplore #windmill #coastline #water #bluewaters #island #white
Lots of shopping and swimming in Mykonos today. It was the only day we didn’t have an excursion. Tomorrow we end our time on the Emerald Princess and finish our adventure in Athens for the last three days. #mykonos #greece #streets #selfie #tra
Lots of shopping and swimming in Mykonos today. It was the only day we didn’t have an excursion. Tomorrow we end our time on the Emerald Princess and finish our adventure in Athens for the last three days. #mykonos #greece #streets #selfie #travel #cruise #greek #vacationmode #explorers #goexplore #beautifuldestinations
The streets and alleys of Mykonos, Greece! Lovely town! #mykonos #greece #travel #greek #cruise #alley #streets #beautifuldestinations #goexplore #wanderlust
The streets and alleys of Mykonos, Greece! Lovely town! #mykonos #greece #travel #greek #cruise #alley #streets #beautifuldestinations #goexplore #wanderlust
More alleys and streets of Greece. Today as I was walking down one of the alleys, I noticed doors opened into homes and in one an elderly woman was getting dressed.... literally I was “oh so sorry...” and walked faster! #alleys #greece #r
More alleys and streets of Greece. Today as I was walking down one of the alleys, I noticed doors opened into homes and in one an elderly woman was getting dressed.... literally I was “oh so sorry...” and walked faster! #alleys #greece #rethymnon #greekculture #streets #travel #exploreeverything #photodaily #beautifuldestinations #visitgreece #princesscruises
The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildin
The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildings added during the 1600s. A lot of history here in Crete! #historicalplaces #crete #cretegreece #creteisland #arkadimonastery #greece #travel #placestosee #monastery #explore #history #greekhistory #ancientgreece #flowergarden
The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildin
The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildings added during the 1600s. A lot of history here in Crete! #historicalplaces #crete #cretegreece #creteisland #arkadimonastery #greece #travel #placestosee #monastery #explore #history #greekhistory #ancientgreece #roses
I may be turning into a cat person as well. Chance would flip! But these little kittens everywhere are too dang cute. #greece #catlady #kittens #arkadimonastery #crete #travel #animals #lovekittens #lovecats #wildkittens #funnykitten #goexplore
I may be turning into a cat person as well. Chance would flip! But these little kittens everywhere are too dang cute. #greece #catlady #kittens #arkadimonastery #crete #travel #animals #lovekittens #lovecats #wildkittens #funnykitten #goexplore
The art of blowing the perfect bubble! ❤️ #blowingbubbles #babygirl #perfectbubble #family #granddaughter #love #sweetgirl #playoutside #grandbabies #thewanderinggigi #beauty A dog and his ball. This little muddy nugget is the best in the world! ❤️ #dogsofinstagram #lovedogs #dogmomlife #muttsarethebest #doglife #playingfetch #saturdayvibes #getmuddy Had so much fun with these kiddos today! I love that they enjoy spending time with me and Chance! #niece #nephew #bestaunt #natcheztrace #nashville #jump #bridges #family #goodbye2019 #funday #love #explore #nash #gooutsideandplay This baby girl loves so good! 😍#granddaughter #love #baby #family #familytime #myworld🌎 #cutenessoverload #babygirl #grandma #thewanderinggigi Great brunch @nashvillejamco with the meetup I started “Nashville’s Saturday Brunch Crew”. We had a great time discussing travel while enjoying a delicious meal! #nashvillejamco #meetup #meetups #brunch #goodeats #foodie #instagood This little girl right here is one of the sweetest, happiest, most kissable little pumpkin ever! She stills my heart over and over again! #granddaughter #babies #toddler #gigi #sweet #babygirl #readyforfall #happybaby #myworld #love #family My last cappuccino with the Parthenon in the background. Saying goodbye to Europe today will be sad and yet I am looking forward to seeing those I love and my dog Chance when I get home! #athens #greece #cappuccino #europe #travels #coffeelovers #exp Bought this Fedora at the beginning of the trip. It’s made in Italy which was cool but it is also made of paper and was only 4 euro. It lasted the trip through the wind, the sea salt, and sweat... but it’s done! I gave it to the travel go Our final day in Athens and we found a beautiful salt water lake to relax after a long trip. #vouliagmenilake #athens #greece #greek #travel #lake #swimming #beautifuldestinations #saltwater #paradise #bluewaters #goexplore #relax Herodes built this theatre for his wife . #herodes #athens #greece #historicalplace #ancient #greekhistory #travel #placestosee #odeon #architecture #architecturephotography #theatre The Parthenon. #acropolis #athena #parthenon #greek #goddess #greece #athens #athenian #temple #historical #ancient #architecture #greektemple #travel #history #placestosee A proper Greek salad & cosmo. #greece #greeksalad #rooftop #hotel #electrametropolis #rooftoprestaurant #athens #travel #eats #goodeats #foodporn #drinks #cosmo #beautifulviews We are in Athens! Dropped the luggage at the hotel and headed straight for the acropolis since it was about 9 am and they say to go early! Just got back the hotel after lunch and exploring for a bit. Now to rest by the pool for a bit! #athens #greece The four windmills of Mykonos. This place was unbelievably beautiful. The water was so clear and the cool breeze was so wonderful. #mykonos #greece #travel #beautifuldestinations #greek #goexplore #windmill #coastline #water #bluewaters #island #whit Lots of shopping and swimming in Mykonos today. It was the only day we didn’t have an excursion. Tomorrow we end our time on the Emerald Princess and finish our adventure in Athens for the last three days. #mykonos #greece #streets #selfie #tra The streets and alleys of Mykonos, Greece! Lovely town! #mykonos #greece #travel #greek #cruise #alley #streets #beautifuldestinations #goexplore #wanderlust More alleys and streets of Greece. Today as I was walking down one of the alleys, I noticed doors opened into homes and in one an elderly woman was getting dressed.... literally I was “oh so sorry...” and walked faster! #alleys #greece #r The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildin The Arkadi Monastery dates back the 5th century, but the church was built in 1587 and other buildings being added in 1600s. Though Arkadi’s origins date back to the 5th century, the present church was built in 1587, with the surrounding buildin I may be turning into a cat person as well. Chance would flip! But these little kittens everywhere are too dang cute. #greece #catlady #kittens #arkadimonastery #crete #travel #animals #lovekittens #lovecats #wildkittens #funnykitten #goexplore
 

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I invite you on my journey of self-discovery, travel and day to day life; all expressed through my writings or my Nikon lens. I'm not a professional at either of those outlets, but I have found I don't suck at them either. 

 
 
 
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I believe you don't have to go far to be a wanderer.  This is my space to write about travels, life, and the discoveries along the way.  The ups, the downs and the somewhere in between where I usually find myself.  I hope all who visit will be inspired!

 keep wandering! - Gigi