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 […]
Central America
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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 […]
North America
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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 […]
North America
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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 […]
Europe
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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 […]
Central America
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Killing Time in Managua: A Day Trip to Playa Pochomil
I like to think, as a fairly seasoned traveler at this point, that I’ve gotten pretty good at handling challenges on the road. I know that most missteps […]
North America
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The In-Between
One night a few months back, I stood in the middle of my studio apartment assessing the mess sprawled on the floor all around me, and I realized […]
South America
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Venezuelan Arepas
This recipe for Venezuelan arepas (or arepas venezolanas) is one I picked up during the month I volunteered with La Fundación Aldeas de Paz in Santa Elena de […]
Southeast Asia
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Chicken Pad Thai for Dummies
If you’re as terrible at cooking as I am, then you appreciate a simple, easy-to-follow recipe that requires very little skill or expertise in the kitchen as much […]
North America
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Vegetarian-Friendly Paia Restaurants
Located on Maui’s northern coastline, you’ll find the unassuming and soulful town of Paia. Paia was formerly a sugarcane plantation village but is now increasingly a stop on […]