Category Archives: Travel

Country Roads

Posted on September 30, 2016 by silaschampion

I always find it fascinating how music can instantly transport you to another place and time in your life. It’s like a time machine, a TARDIS you can dance to. The other day I was streaming some music when John … Continue reading →

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Summer Travels

Posted on September 15, 2016 by silaschampion

September is here already and it’s hard to believe that summer is over. Every year it goes by so fast, but the stores are full of pumpkins and candy corn, so I guess Fall is upon us. This summer I … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Ground

Posted on July 3, 2016 by silaschampion

On Memorial Day weekend, my family and I visited two Civil War battlefields. I am fascinated with history and going to a place where history happened always makes it come alive for me. You can almost feel the life, death, … Continue reading →

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Getting Gothic

Posted on September 4, 2015 by silaschampion

I had a very gothic summer. Let me explain. One of the most famous pictures in the world is American Gothic by Grant Wood, and I got to see it this year.  I also visited the house in the background … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on August 4, 2014 by silaschampion

I recently participated in a twitter chat called The Road Less Traveled. Every week it brings together travel enthusiasts under the hashtag #TRLT. This last week I shared a bit about some of my travels in China and I thought I … Continue reading →

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Subtle Beauty

Posted on July 12, 2014 by silaschampion

 There’s nothing better than a summer road trip. The road may lead to the beach, the mountains, or a loved one’s front door. No matter where it goes, though, it leads to great memories. People travel for many reasons. Some like to … Continue reading →

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On Edinburgh

Posted on June 28, 2014 by silaschampion

I haven’t posted anything for a while but this time I actually have a good excuse. I’ve been traveling through Ireland and the United Kingdom. I enjoyed my holiday, as they say over there, but it’s good to be home … Continue reading →

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Irish Journeys

Posted on March 15, 2014 by silaschampion

Since St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, I thought I would share a few thoughts about my sojourns through the Emerald Isle. I first went to Ireland twenty years ago. I was a young man then, carefree and ready to see … Continue reading →

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