Most days I feel that I have to create very specific content to make money, stay relevant, and be on the top of Google’s mind. And sometimes I just want to chat…I used to do that on Instagram...
What I’m doing during this “break”
The world is going through something big, something scary, and something relatively unknown. It’s affected industries beyond what people may have initially thought. Pretty much everyone is hurting and we are doing our best to survive--literally. Being inside...
Traveling during the Coronavirus: our Italy travel story
There is no advice in this post, please always look to your government’s health organization, the World Health Organization or your Center for Disease Control. For travel advice, please check with your State Department, Foreign Affairs Office or...
My experience in Hong Kong during the protests
This is my personal post about visiting Hong Kong during the protests. This is my account, my feelings, my emotions. They are all valid. My options on the matter will also be expressed. It’s how I see things...
2018 – My year in review
A funny thing happened in 2018: we didn’t have any trips planned at the beginning of the year and then I ended up flying on 26 planes and traveled for 117 days this year. I wasn’t really sure...
Grateful but heartbroken: A lesson in not waiting
Life can be a struggle. Being an expat can be a bigger struggle. Recently, I've learned a big, heartbreaking lesson...never wait. (more…)
My 2018 blogging goals — the best year yet!
I’ve been thinking about my blogging goals for 2018 for a while lately. After the holiday break, Sean and I sat down and went over all my random notes that were all over the place to finally put...
2017 – My year in review
My 2017 year in review is very much a reflection of how I felt about the year, the blog, and general life. It was a strange year for sure. My focus was all over the place...which, I guess,...
Why I blog – A back story and love letter
I used to scrapbook. I had the rolling bag with all the fun papers, stickers, crazy scissors, photo corners and more. I even went to Michael’s craft store when they had a sale on scrapbooks themselves. So, now...
My Solo Trip to Paris
This may be controversial to say, but solo travel is not for everyone. I’m not a huge fan of it myself. I’ve read all the articles about how it can help with anxiety, build self-esteem, and how freeing...