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A Reflection on Iceland

This February marks five years since I've been to Iceland. It's one of the country's that has stuck with me the most. I do...
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I’m Back, Baby.

Hi everyone, I'm back. It feels weird to say that. There's a severe shortage of confetti and champagne in this announcement. ...
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The Extraordinary Art of Doing Ordinary Things in Paris

My shoulders were tight and knotted with pain, and my eyes were burning. I had spent the entire weekend in my 900 square foot...
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The Lady Boys (Kathoey) of Thailand

Who Are the Lady Boys of Thailand? "Lady boys," as they are commonly referred to, is an umbrella term for transgender women ...
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Bangkok: A Love Letter

Do you believe in love at first sight? I do, and especially with Bangkok. From the moment I landed in your airport, I was en...
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The Spirit of New Orleans

At this point in my life, I feel comfortable saying that I’m incredibly well traveled. The consequence of making such a dec...
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American Comfort Foods: Burgers and Mofongo

What is Puerto Rican Food? Many food writers are quick to make the claim that the cuisine of New Orleans is our nation’s o...
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Athens, Catharsis And An Outdoor Cinema

Sometimes the Ordinary Moments of Travel are the Most Cathartic  Crying from happiness is a beautiful expression. It means ...
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Anthony Bourdain: Much More Than a Great Travel Show Host

I never knew Anthony Bourdain, but I felt my heart stop in my chest when I read my husband’s text message. I was stopped in...
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Still I Cannot Stay.

Still I Cannot Stay.  A thunderous desire to sob out loud comes from deep within Obsessive thoughts escape their box and...
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Visiting St Lucia with a Friend

SO Romantic Platonic! Couples looking for the perfect getaway typically tend to FLOCK to St. Lucia. It is famou...
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In Search of Tudor Ghosts at Tower of London

My Fascination with the Tudors [caption id="attachment_3707" align="alignnone" width="677"] Exploring the Tower ...
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Living with Gratitude in Pak Beng, Laos

Shocker. White girls have exploited and bastardized eastern religious practices. And I say that as a white girl....
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Icelandic Oddities: 10 Unique Experiences

Iceland is eccentric. No doubt about that. It is artsy, open minded, and fiercely independent. Its capital city, Reykja...
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Experiencing Iceland’s Biggest Cultural Staple: Nature

The Natural Pools. I laid on my back in my swimsuit, next to my fiancée (now husband). The stars were scattered like gems...
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The Best Parts Of Having a Destination Wedding

For anyone who is an avid traveler, the idea of exchanging nuptials in a far-flung corner of the earth is most desirable. Aft...
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Jaco, Costa Rica – How I Really Feel

The Controversy There is no place more controversial in Costa Rica than Jaco.  Jaco is the closest b...
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Costa Rica Then and Now

When I look back on my young life, I feel blessed to have had an idyllic childhood. While we never flew to Italy or Morocco...
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Sex Work in New Orleans

“This is where she operated, the famous Norma Wallace” our tour guide announced. A three story building in the icon...
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Oheka Castle Tour Review: Gatsby’s Mansion

Oheka Castle is a must visit for any die hard fan of the 20s or The Great Gatsby! I wrote an Oheka Castle tour review for any...

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