I am at a small French roadside cafe in Kamakura, a small seaside town outside of Tokyo. It is cozy […]
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Chiang Mai- A Beautiful Mess
For weeks now, I’ve been struggling to sum up my thoughts on Thailand. Photos, notes, and memories contradict one another, […]
Phuket’s Kata- A contradiction of beauty and chaos
After thirty-seven hours of travel, I arrive at a “luxury” budget airport hotel in Bangkok delirious from sleep deprivation. From […]
Pompeii
Imagine going about your daily life in the busy city when a nearby volcano erupts forcing you to either attempt […]
A Summer in Europe
This summer I spent almost two months traveling around Europe with Jordan, my 10 year-old daughter. This was her first […]
What Italy Taught Me
What not to pack- Unless you want the whole country to know you are an American tourist, leave your shorts, […]
Safety Tips for Female Solo Travelers
As a woman traveler, we are slightly more vulnerable than our male counterparts, especially when we travel alone. The reward […]
The Importance of Traveling Alone
To travel alone, unimpeded by another, is a magical gift. It’s a way to fully immerse ourselves in a culture […]
Facing Fear
I just bought some brand new hiking boots and in a few days, I am heading to the Blue Ridge […]
Carmel by the Sea & The Pacific Coast Highway
A cool November breeze blows through my hair as I cruise down Pacific Coast Highway leaving San Francisco in my […]
Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento is love at first sight. There is beauty everywhere, even the tiny train station with its flower-covered stone […]
The Naples Train Station Experience
I’m in an underground section of the Naples train station, on one of two narrow platforms squished in a mob […]
Barcelona Birthday of Solitude
Around the same time each year as the sweltering heat begins to subside, as the leaves start transforming into brilliant […]
Doolin, Ireland
Ducking out of the rain, I step into a little cottage bookstore tucked away against an Irish hillside. With a […]
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