Six months ago I downloaded the app, “Countdown,” and set my countdown for the day I leave for New Zealand to be reunited with my other half. Back then it was almost 200 days until the countdown ended but now here we are, mere days until I take off and I can’t believe it’s finallyContinue reading “It’s Almost New Zealand Time!”
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How to Beat That Jet Lag Once and For All
Everyone knows that jet lag can be such a bummer. It can start your trip off on the wrong foot and impact it entirely. I know firsthand what it’s like to get off that plane and just want to curl up in a ball and sleep for days. When I first arrived in Paris toContinue reading “How to Beat That Jet Lag Once and For All”
What to do When a Stranger Asks You to Bike Throughout Europe with Him
What would you do if a random stranger emailed you saying he’d just read a travel article you wrote for the paper and then told you he wanted to invite you on a 1,000 mile European bike ride and wanted to know if you’d like to get coffee in a couple days to discuss (Phewwww,Continue reading “What to do When a Stranger Asks You to Bike Throughout Europe with Him”
I’ve Always Depended on the Kindness of Strangers; My First Day in Philly
I’m in Philly! This long awaited trip to visit my best friends on the east coast has FINALLY arrived. It’s been a long day of driving, flying, walking and now train-ing (I think I just made that verb up). Mom and I woke up around 3am to get ready to drive me to the airportContinue reading “I’ve Always Depended on the Kindness of Strangers; My First Day in Philly”
Newspaper Features & Adventure Preludes
As of tomorrow I’ll be spending *almost* a week in Pennsylvania traveling with some best friends and will therefore be posting a ton, obviously.. That is of course unless I’m arrested for stalking the Always Sunny cast.. But before all of that happens, I think it’s fitting to post a link to an article I wroteContinue reading “Newspaper Features & Adventure Preludes”
Next Adventure – To the Adventure Capital of the World
Alright, I think it’s time I addressed my next big trip and gave you guys some details.. Drum roll, please! My next trip will be.. A month long backpacking trip throughout New Zealand! Words cannot describe the excitement I have for this trip! How did NZ become my next grand adventure? Easy, my best friendContinue reading “Next Adventure – To the Adventure Capital of the World”
“I’m going on an adventure!”
Preparations have officially begun for my next big adventure and tonight I’m cuddled up with this good read as research.. Can you guess where I’ll be going soon?
Remnants of a Broken Traveler’s Heart
Moving back home from Paris was something I’d been so excited about for a while.. Seeing my family, hanging out with friends, late night Taco Bell. I was so ready to have my own place, to catch up with everyone and to begin a new chapter in my life – even though I had noContinue reading “Remnants of a Broken Traveler’s Heart”
Medieval Adventures
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to explore new places. I can get lost in a hike and just lose myself in the wilderness being happier than if I was ever within civilization. New places and new adventures make me happy. So so happy. And today was no exception. A few friendsContinue reading “Medieval Adventures”
Change is a wonderful part of life
A lot of things have been filling my thoughts recently. Namely, what I’ll be doing after leaving Paris. And ya know what? I’ve discovered something about myself that I never quite recognized before.. That I wasn’t made for the typical 9-5 working American life. I guess I’ve always known I didn’t want that but itContinue reading “Change is a wonderful part of life”
