I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: January 2019
Exploring the Sacred Valley of Peru
Many travelers to Cusco go straight to Machu Picchu as soon as they've acclimatized, skipping over the Sacred Valley and the towns around it. But I knew I'd want something to do during the day until my Machu Picchu tour started so I signed up for a tour of the valley through my hostel for around $20 … [Read more...] about Exploring the Sacred Valley of Peru
Wandering the Garden District
A few weeks back I went to one of my favorite cities to ring in 2019. It's somewhere I am never done exploring: New Orleans. The Southern city is one of my favorites, so when my friend mentioned she would be there over New Year's Eve, and without any other plans, I invited myself along. On … [Read more...] about Wandering the Garden District
Adventures in Transportation: Central America
When I was planning my trips around Guatemala and Nicaragua, I didn't know just how different the transportation was. Everything moves a bit slower, never really on schedule. But if you have a sense of adventure, be sure to take the bus. I didn't include driving around Central America, but it is … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Central America
Writing Goals for 2019
This year has been my craziest to date. I experienced the stress of having to write an entire book in about three months, followed by fact checks and photo sourcing. I didn't handle it all that well but ultimately got through it. I had some of my best success in terms of pitching outlets and placing … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2019