Graham had to go back to England for two months starting in October, and I, very fortunately, got to take a vacation and go visit him right in the middle of his two months away. This was my fourth trip to England, my second time there with him, my first time meeting his family, and… Continue reading November in England and Wales
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Hay-on-Wye: A bookworm’s paradise in Wales
I first heard about Hay-on-Wye last year. It’s a small village in Wales known as “The Town of Books.” When I asked Graham if we could go there on our next trip to England, he readily agreed, because he is the sort of boyfriend who will drive his girlfriend to a town of 26 bookstores… Continue reading Hay-on-Wye: A bookworm’s paradise in Wales
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
As I’ve shared before, I think my home state of Michigan is wonderful. There’s a lot of beauty and a lot to do, and Graham and I got to explore more of it during our two week visit this month. This post is devoted to photos from the lovely Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in… Continue reading Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Around the world with 3 pairs of shoes
I’ve shared a couple of posts with my thoughts and advice on packing so far: the tech gear I take with me while traveling and my top five favorite travel accessories. Now that I’m wrapping up over a year of travel across 5 continents and 19 countries I’d like to start posting more travel tips and… Continue reading Around the world with 3 pairs of shoes
Road Trip: Prince Edward Island
ROAD TRIP BACKGROUND: My first day at Michigan State University in 2002 I met a girl who would become one of my very best friends, Emma. She lived on my floor, down the hall. That afternoon she was hanging out of her door and spotted me walking down the hall. She asked me if I knew… Continue reading Road Trip: Prince Edward Island
Michigan
I was born and raised in beautiful state. It’s also a state that isn’t big on most people’s travel radars, unless you have a personal connection to it. I’m not quite sure why that is – it’s probably a combination of location and lack of a major big city that people actually want to visit.… Continue reading Michigan
Packing: My 5 Favorite Travel Accessories
This is the start of my last week in South America, so this will be my last scheduled post. Soon I’ll be back in Brooklyn and excited to start sharing photos and stories from the trip! I’ve tested out a lot of travel gear over the years, so I thought I’d share my 5 favorite travel… Continue reading Packing: My 5 Favorite Travel Accessories
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” -John Muir
Sometimes rejuvenating travel experiences happen just a few hours from home. I love living in NYC, but I still need a lot of nature, hiking and camping in my life. Central Park and Prospect Park help meet the outdoors need (especially Prospect Park, which is a 10 minute bike ride from my apartment). And much… Continue reading “The mountains are calling and I must go.” -John Muir
Hawaii Part 2 – Kauai by helicopter
Kauai is the oldest island in Hawaii, and the most lush & tropical. The majority of the island is inaccessible by car, so to really see the full beauty of the island you have to get out of your car and off of the roads. Britt and I saw it by air, boat, zipline, and… Continue reading Hawaii Part 2 – Kauai by helicopter
Hawaii Part 1 – Our Kauai cottage, and those heavenly sunrises
Here’s the thing: Hawaii is ridiculous. It’s so unimaginably beautiful. It’s something you can’t fathom until you see it for yourself. Everyone I met that lives there is happy and relaxed. I’ve never been one for tropical vacations – I dislike very warm temperatures and I get bored laying on a beach after about 30… Continue reading Hawaii Part 1 – Our Kauai cottage, and those heavenly sunrises
2 Men, 2 Journeys Across America
Right off the bat I should admit that I didn’t know who Charles Kuralt was when I picked up a copy of Charles Kuralt’s America on the shelves of the Friends Bookstore at Kalamazoo Public Library, while home in Michigan over the Fourth of July. His 37 years on the air with CBS didn’t overlap… Continue reading 2 Men, 2 Journeys Across America
Green-Wood Cemetery
Despite (or maybe because of) living in New York for over 7 years, I have a huge NYC Bucket List. I add to it all the time, and going on adventures to do the things on it helps curb my severe wanderlust. I love this city, and I love that no one can ever see… Continue reading Green-Wood Cemetery