Donna Shields

Donna Shields, MS, RD was bit by wanderlust some 30 years ago and is still on the road. With numerous world wide home exchanges under her belt, she splits her time between Key West and Colorado while not gallivanting elsewhere. Her years as a food and nutrition writer means she’s always sniffing out the good eats and seeks out the next hidden gem of a town to visit. Currently, she’s on a 3-month motorcycle trip exploring the nooks and crannies of Mexico. She’s out to prove that over 60 doesn’t mean the adventure is over. Her real jobs are as co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Academy, an online training program for health practitioners, and founder, Open Mind Adventures, bringing female travelers together to try something new in a welcoming community environment.

My Two-Wheel Adventure Through Mexico

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By Donna Shields May 15, 2022

When I agreed to a three-month motorcycle journey through Mexico, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into. Sure, I had done week-long trips through Colorado, where I live part time, on a comfy Harley. But rough roads, tools for all types of repairs, and a wardrobe spanning a wide range of temperatures—all on a BMW touring bike...