If you've followed this site with any regularity over the past decade, you'll know that I'm happiest on the water. There was the week on a boat in Croatia and another in Turkey. And, of course, there are the dozens of trips to beachy locales and my time living in Sydney. Sailing in the British … [Read more...] about Spending a Week in the British Virgin Islands
Visiting Pasto, Colombia’s Most Underrated Destination
It's now been a year since I returned from Colombia, but I've fallen behind in posts enough that there's still more to cover! I joined a post-tour of the conference I attended to visit a place well off most travelers' radars: Pasto, a city in the far south of the nation near the border with Ecuador. … [Read more...] about Visiting Pasto, Colombia’s Most Underrated Destination
Behind the Curtain: June 2023
I drafted this post for April but clearly never hit publish. I've had a lot going on and I'll admit that my mental health hasn't been at its best. My doctor left the practice and I was unable to get my prescription refilled, causing me to spiral until I was able to get what I needed. But hoping I'm … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2023
Tulcan, the Most Beautiful Cemetery in Ecuador
We're going to be crossing the border into Ecuador, said my guide. I was excited at the prospect of adding a new country to my tally. I carried my passport, but our minibus breezed through the border crossing. I was spending a few days near Pasto, a city in the far southern side of Colombia, not … [Read more...] about Tulcan, the Most Beautiful Cemetery in Ecuador
Behind the Curtain: March 2023
Obviously, the past month or two has gotten out of control. I'm coordinating two conferences so that's taken up a lot of my time, along with deadlines. But I'm here with updates! In every monthly post, I like to share the articles I’m reading, the shows I’m watching, and … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: March 2023