“Welcome to the Real World. It sucks. You’re gonna love it.”- Friends I’m the oldest child in my family, including both sides of cousins, so in many ways I am a trailblazer, whether or not I want to be. My youngest sister Rachel is on the verge of graduating high school in May and is considering … [Read more...] about 15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
Things I Miss Most About Charleston
It was my home for four years and where I made some of my best memories. Every time I see someone's Facebook update about something happening in Charleston, I think I die a little inside. The fact that Charleston in summertime is the best anywhere is especially painful as I am typing this on my … [Read more...] about Things I Miss Most About Charleston
Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are helpful anywhere you … [Read more...] about Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
What's changed? I said farewell to many friends, including Heather, Michelle, Jana and Adam.I took day trips to Palm Beach and Kiama.I saw my idol, Anthony Bourdain, at the Sydney Writers' Festival.I spent two weeks in Hawaii, which I'm sure you already know about by now.I saw celebrity chef Toby … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
Photo Friday: Volcanoes National Park
Despite the drama of our stay on the Big Island, we were excited about visiting Volcanoes National Park. It's one of the only places in the country where you can visit an active volcano. Unfortunately for us, there are very few places in the park to see a live lava flow, since many parts of the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Volcanoes National Park