I feel as though I just arrived in Colombia yesterday, yet I’m suddenly finding myself with limited time remaining in this beautiful country and feeling pressured to make […]
12 Must-Try South American Drinks
Ever since traipsing all over South America for the first time in 2013 I’ve been dying to write this post. You may already be familiar with my serious […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Colombia
I hadn’t even realized until right now, this very moment, that this will be the fourth consecutive year I’ve been overseas for Thanksgiving. It’s probably the one holiday I […]
Chillin’ Out, Maxin’, Relaxin’ All Cool: Baldi Spa & Resort, La Fortuna
Mak and I had just spent an awesome couple of days learning about the splendors of nature and getting amped on adrenaline in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, my […]
4 Highlights from 4 Days in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo is a charming and chilled out beach town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, just north of the Panamanian border. Beach cruisers are more prevalent than cars […]
I’ve got a country crush…
Have you ever had a crush on a country you haven’t been to yet? Like when you were in 6th grade and you secretly wondered if the cute […]
Missed Opportunities in Granada, Nicaragua
My third full day in Nicaragua I was still bagless (my luggage was lost in limbo thanks to Spirit Airlines), a little sweaty, and beginning to look a […]
New York Revisited: Nostalgia and Excitement, But Not Longing
The light of morning illuminated the Manhattan skyline as my plane touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport. My heart skipped a beat at the sight of the […]
6 Great Places to Brunch Your Face Off in Portland, Oregon
Ah, brunch! Is there a sweeter portmanteau in existence? A better way to spend a tipsy summer afternoon? A classier way stuff your face for hours-on-end? Hint: These […]
10 Surprisingly Affordable European Travel Destinations
My European explorations may have only begun a little over a year ago, but as they continued into the winter months and then brought me back for round […]