It’s easy to come up with resolutions for the new year, but let’s face it: nobody ever sticks to them, even the most dedicated individual. Here are fifteen ways I will not try to change my life as soon as the clock hits midnight on January 1st. Because we all know that the more rulesContinue reading “15 New Year’s Resolutions I Won’t Make”
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My Big Fat Greek Honeymoon
For over a decade, I dreamed about Greece, but I didn’t want to go to this romantic destination alone. Like all good things, I had to wait for the right person and the right time. It happened in the Fall of 2015, when I married the most wonderful guy on the beautiful island of CreteContinue reading “My Big Fat Greek Honeymoon”
“Annihilation”, Nature’s Sci-Fi for the Win
No one expects a newlywed to bring a book entitled Annihilation on her honeymoon, but that’s exactly what I did. Sitting on the cobblestone wall outside my cliffside suite in Santorini, protected from the sun with a newly purchased wide brim hat, I soaked up this novel. Every single wonderful word of it. What wasContinue reading ““Annihilation”, Nature’s Sci-Fi for the Win”
12 Things Allison Argo Learned from Filming THE LAST PIG
For more than 20 years, Allison Argo has worked on the front lines fighting for the just treatment of endangered and abused animals. She has produced, directed, written, and often narrated films, broadcast by PBS and National Geographic, reaching audiences worldwide. THE LAST PIG, releasing next Spring, continues Argo’s mission to speak out for thoseContinue reading “12 Things Allison Argo Learned from Filming THE LAST PIG”
Open Letter to Walter Palmer, Murderer of Cecil the Lion
Dear Walter, I didn’t know who Cecil was until his beautiful, majestic face appeared all over the Internet following the callous and sadistic manner by which you ended his precious life in Zimbabwe. My heart was broken. This beloved lion was simply living among his pride when you lured him out of the sanctuary, shotContinue reading “Open Letter to Walter Palmer, Murderer of Cecil the Lion”
Costa Rican Rainforest Getaway: Manuel Antonio and Rainmaker Reserve
The central Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to the smallest, yet most bio-diverse, national park in the country: Manuel Antonio National Park. I was both excited and eager to explore the magical rainforests when traveling alone in the Central America for the first time. After a short cab ride from my hotel CostaContinue reading “Costa Rican Rainforest Getaway: Manuel Antonio and Rainmaker Reserve”
12 Wacky Facts About Sydney
After spending ten drought-ridden days in Queensland, I was excited for a change of scenery in Sydney. It poured non-stop for four days in the city I imagined to be sunny. Regardless, I bused and walked everywhere, savoring the iconic sights of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, traipsing through trendy neighborhoods like The RocksContinue reading “12 Wacky Facts About Sydney”
10 Reasons Why You Should Never Ride Elephants
There was a time when I dreamed of going on an elephant safari in Nepal. I imagined sitting atop a gentle giant, gliding through a dense forest searching for wildlife. I photographed elephants in all their decorated grandeur when I came upon them begging on the outskirts of Delhi. I added Thailand’s elephant festival toContinue reading “10 Reasons Why You Should Never Ride Elephants”
From Solo Traveler to Sharing Life’s Journey
The best thing you can do is to go after what you want; if someone special crosses your path, take a chance and hope for the best. The rest will take care of itself. If it doesn’t, there’s always that passport.
Being Wild and Mindful
The only thing Wild movie did for me was make me miss my hiking days in California. Other than that, I wasn’t inspired by the story. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson about his Appalachian Trail hike still remains one of my favorite books about the outdoors. For those who are inspired toContinue reading “Being Wild and Mindful”
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