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 … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: December 2016
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What I Read in 2016
Now that I don't travel long term as much as I used to, the number of books I get a chance to read has greatly diminished. In years past, I would read at least 30 in a 12 month period. But given the fact that I didn't even write this post last year, I still wanted to challenge myself this year. … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2016
Photo Essay: Santo Domingo Street Art
The capital city of Santo Domingo is highly underrated when it comes to tourism to the Dominican Republic. Many people use it as a jumping off point for adventures further north while others skip it altogether in favor of the resorts of Punta Cana. But I loved it. The ancient architecture, the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Santo Domingo Street Art
My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
Remembering Charleston’s Radcliffeborough Neighborhood Block-by-Block
In the coming months, I hope to write more long-form content. I wrote this story for the Travel Blog Success Travel Writing for Bloggers course about my former home. For four years of my life, I lived in two different brightly colored row houses that dated back at least 100 years, shared … [Read more...] about Remembering Charleston’s Radcliffeborough Neighborhood Block-by-Block