• How to plan ahead and make travel easier

    March 14, 2018 - By 

    Even if you’re not a “planner,” making a few decisions ahead of time means less to be decided in the moment and a clearer head to enjoy travel. Here’s a list of things I do before tours to remove as many decisions as possible in my daily travel life and ease stress.  The last two are probably the most important! At my mom’s request, the list is also accompanied by more pictures from our Alaska adventure. Enjoy! Start planning early. Carve time at least 3 days before you depart to make your pre-trip decisions. Be well-rested and clear-headed. When you…

  • ALASKA | decision-making

    March 12, 2018 - By 

    The Alaska landscape is unreal. Locals describe it as “the Rockies on steroids.” There was a staggering amount of natural beauty, and we found Alaskans to be incredibly generous, laid-back people. Lots of fur hoods and trendy flannel. The women all wear local turquoise jewelry and everyone has a good moose story to tell.  We played for enthusiastic crowds in Anchorage and Homer, and were greeted with offerings of guided hikes, family cottages, and smoked fish. (We plan to take all of them up on their offers!) The views and the people were beautiful, but it wasn’t all beauty on the…

  • Calling all drriifters

    March 7, 2018 - By 

    Welcome!  Drriift is my outlet for countless hours spent learning, pondering, and reflecting on the incredible amount of experiences that my life of music and travel grants me. Full-time touring gives me the opportunity to see some of the most fascinating places and meet the most interesting people, all while attempting to stay mentally and physically healthy. The frequency of these heightened experiences has finally called for a place to share, and I’m so excited to have you along. Thank you for joining me on this new journey.  I had most of this first post written and realized there was a…

  • musician & drriifter

    March 2, 2018 - By 

    My name is Diana ???????? I am a touring musician, performer, educator, visual artist, thinker, and this year (2018) I am a full-time traveler. Not “homeless.” Quite the opposite. I’ve spent the last 10 years on tour, unknowingly honing my ability to find all the beauties of home without the physical location. I turned 30 above the Atlantic Ocean, started my non-profit in a Nashville coffee shop, and did my taxes in a Madison hotel room. As my touring life grew more exciting, the transition from home to work became more challenging. The time spent re-acclimating didn’t seem valuable or enjoyable,…