Y’all! I had yet another birthday. Those things seem to come around almost every year, right? This year, I headed West. You won’t believe this, but I’ve only been to California once. And I’ve never been to Los Angeles. So, … Continue reading California Dreamin’: Ringing in My Birthday in LA
Before I disembarked for Paris more than two years ago, I was a mere travel novice. I think I’d been to Jamaica. Puerto Rico, as well, although it’s technically a part of the United States. Not even Canada or Mexico. … Continue reading 6 beginner’s travel mistakes to avoid
The thing about me and safaris is that I don’t do them. I have too much respect for lions (and the animals they routinely devour) to ever want to be in the same enclosed space as one. So, me heart … Continue reading 6 days in south africa: no safaris allowed
you’ll land in the sparse, vaguely yellow-tinted land via an airport that’s a good three hours away, driving. you’ll want to rent a cool car, something worthy of a dusty road trip through west texas terrain, the stark orange of … Continue reading how to: the most perfect 24 hours in marfa
I recently had a very modern, yet probably kind of timeless conundrum: How should I celebrate my 30th birthday? I knew I wanted to get away from Washington, DC (where I live now), but I didn’t want to go somewhere … Continue reading 11 delicious things to eat (and drink) in toronto
can you believe it’s been more than a year since I touched (back) down in the States? while I was initially more thrilled than you’ll ever know to be re-introduced to central air conditioning, my own vehicle, decent barbecue and … Continue reading the cure for the common case of wanderlust
Berlin, you know, it doesn’t have the best reputation. First off, it’s the capital city of a nation that most know for its state-sanctioned racism. It doesn’t have the romance factor like Paris or Florence. The language isn’t fluid or … Continue reading 3 reasons to get thee to berlin
Little more than a year has passed since I started this travelogue and I’m very happy with how a lot of things have worked out. I set out to explore France, learn French and turn up the trill factor on … Continue reading #bestof2014: 22 flights, 8 countries, 10 towns + beaucoup adventure
So, I really, really like the assembly of numbers that is “1016.” It’s part of my instagram name, my Twitter name, a couple of old blogs that I’ve had and it’s tattooed on my ankle. People often ask why I … Continue reading 1016: national boss’s day
I started 2014 with a goal. A very well-intentioned vow to update this piece of the Web on a regular basis for at least a year. We’ve got approximately 100 days left in the year, and I’ve failed miserably. I … Continue reading the massive life update you’ve been waiting for (or, not)
