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: July 2018
20 Accomplishments and Regrets of My Twenties
As my 30th birthday comes rushing towards me, I've started to think about the last decade of what's supposed to be the best time of your life. But I like to think the best is yet to come. Inspired by Christine's recent post, I'm talking about what I wish I hadn't done and the things I'm most proud … [Read more...] about 20 Accomplishments and Regrets of My Twenties
Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood
Anytime I explore a trendy neighborhood in the world, I have a tendency to compare it to other places. Saying Barranco is like Lima's Brooklyn is unfair to both Lima and Brooklyn, but it's a shorthand to explain the type of places you'll find there. Maybe even more like Shoreditch in London or … [Read more...] about Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood
A Millennial Getaway to St. Petersburg, Florida
Much of Florida gets a bad rap, conjuring images of pastel-wearing retirees (not that there's anything wrong with that!). But there's much more to it than that. On my last big Florida trip, I fell hard for Tampa, but this time around it was its sister across the bay: St. Petersburg. Considered by … [Read more...] about A Millennial Getaway to St. Petersburg, Florida
Cusco, Peru for Gringas
Cusco, Peru is a place that just about every traveler to the country stops through on their way to Machu Picchu, but apart from a few days to acclimate to the altitude, travelers don't explore on its own. The hilly city is covered in orange tile roofs and cathedrals dating back centuries. Originally … [Read more...] about Cusco, Peru for Gringas