Most of us don’t travel full-time. Most of us, including me, have only a few weeks of vacation time every year during which we can leave our jobs and real lives behind to visit someplace different. Traveling requires an investment … Read More
Imagine falling asleep to only the sound of the wind. Imagine waking up not to an alarm but to the sound of birds and the tickle of sunlight on your eyelids. Imagine being in the middle of hypnotically undulating prairie … Read More
Instagram and I were kind of love at first site. Since I joined a couple of years ago, it’s easily become my favorite social media spot, surpassing even Pinterest in my heart. (Shh, don’t tell Pinterest.) I love the power … Read More
San Antonio gives the impression of being in the midst of an identity crisis. Shiny refurbished Art Deco buildings aproned by clean sidewalks stand in the midst of blocks of boarded up pawn shops and tattoo parlors, their sidewalks gathering … Read More
The wind gusts did not deter us from getting off the bus. We had been driving for at least two hours, heading steadily towards the coast. At last, the ocean broke into view, grayish green and frothing against the shore. … Read More
With nearly 40 different countries under my belt—airport layovers not included—and lots of trial and error in the packing department along the way, I’ve developed a list of essential travel tips that will make your trip more enjoyable and equip … Read More
I dated a man once who had two English degrees and the air of a college literature professor (though that was not his occupation). He told me that whenever he traveled, he took along a faded knapsack stuffed with three … Read More