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
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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
What I Read in 2018
Perhaps I was a bit ambitious in my reading challenge this year, setting the goal of 40. I only read around 20 instead. But to be honest, I had a lot going on. In case I haven't mentioned it a dozen or so times, I wrote a book that came out in October. So much of my time and energy was put into … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2018
My Favorite Eats of 2018
Based on the photos I post, it would be easy to assume that I'm a constant glutton, especially when I'm on work trips. But these are the exception. I swear I don't eat fried stuff all the time! In fact, I'm trying to limit my meat intake in favor of vegan options, swapping it out when easy. So this … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2018
Traveling in Peru with Inka Express
After a week or so in the Cusco area, exploring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, I needed to get a move on to the rest of the country. I only had another week left and wanted to see as much as possible. To get from Cusco to Puno, the gateway to Lake Titicaca, I booked an all-day bus with Inka … [Read more...] about Traveling in Peru with Inka Express