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Leicester, England
Besides a few misty mornings and overcast afternoons, it has yet to properly rain since I’ve arrived. That’s nearly an entire rain-less month in England, my friends. Maybe I’ve been strategically...
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Cheers to Round Two
I’ve covered some serious ground over the last 10 days in the UK, making the same rounds as before. I went down near the Southeastern coast, back to the Midlands, and then ventured way up north to...
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Go to Belgium!
My head is spinning as I wrap my mind around the month ahead, the miles yet to be covered and the seemingly endless to-do list that is perpetually scrolling through my subconscious. My anxiousness...
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Jetset on the Edge
In my recent itinerary, I did something I would normally never do and would recommend avoiding if at all possible to anyone seeking travel advice. That is, I booked two separate flights with two...
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The Pull to Utah
When a stranger discovers that I lived in or even visited Utah, the most common reaction is a delayed, “…Really? But why?” Followed up shortly thereafter by, “Are you Mormon?” Sparing them the whole...
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Last Stop Home and Becoming Minimalist
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that in my Stateside travels I tend to frequent both Massachusetts and Utah, the latter being where I spent most of my adulthood, the former...
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That Cape Cod Magic
The first “book” I ever wrote was at age 7 – a nonfiction – about our crazy family road trip to Texas, reunion with extended family at the Lake House, and learning how to water ski for the first time....
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10 Reasons to Visit Cape Cod
10. The Novelty! Every part of the Cape (upper, mid, lower, outer) has its perks, and every town has its own personality. Some are more traditional, some more outgoing. Some have older retiree vibes,...
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The Big Apple
New York City is the ultimate crossroads…Especially 7 years post-high school when everyone and their dog seems to be perusing the city for the next best job, and especially one week post-Woodstock...
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España Mañana
I leave for Spain today, but technically I arrive tomorrow, and I could not feel more ready. I was recently quoted as saying amongst friends, “I always have a Plan B, but a rarely have a Plan A.” The...
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Mi Casa es Su Casa
Today marks my third day in Spain and it already feels like I’ve been living here for an eternity, and I mean that in only the best way possible. The family is more welcoming and the city of Zaragoza...
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Fiesta Floresta
It’s been one week for me in Spain and I’m starting to get my bearings. All signs of jet lag have dissipated, my sense of direction in this new city gets sharper everyday, and the family and I share a...
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What Language Gap?
We all know that soccer (fútbol) is extremely popular in Spain, but who knew that basketball comes in a very close second? Like, really close. And the Spanish may be famous for their siestas, but who...
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Beauty in Routine
I am someone who has gone from both extremes of being extremely regimented in my routine, working upwards of 3 jobs at a time with a very strict schedule, to the last 2 completely “abnormal” years of...
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Woo-Woo Bullshit
Woohoo! Yay for makeovers! I’ve been wanting to revamp my blog for a while now with a refreshing new design, more content, different set-up, everything. It is still “under construction” as I continue...
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Fiestas del Pilar
The act of starting and maintaining a blog is a venture that will inevitably have its slumps, periods of stoping and starting. I’d like to think that my life is interesting enough to always have...
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Part of the Family
Beautiful things are starting to happen. Things that I wouldn’t have thought were plausible or possible, especially so soon. The shift began within the last two weeks, what with the start of school and...
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Weekend Getaway
The title to this post is a little deceiving, because although I “got away” to England this last weekend, it didn’t feel like I had anything to get away from. I had this trip booked for over a month...
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A Very Special Announcement
I don’t think either of us had any idea what we were embarking on when we agreed to create a festival from scratch. All we knew was that she had the logistical connections and I had the marketing...
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Visas and Vagabonds
I am quick to recognize – and appreciate – my U.S. Passport and the liberty it gives me as far as easy entry into most all countries worldwide. The U.S. is not unique in this regard though; there are...
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