Five years have gone by since the day I landed in Sydney for my year-long working holiday visa. I remember arriving groggily in the city after clearing customs and quickly finding my pastel purple backpack on the baggage belt. I put my only money, an Australian dollar coin my grandmother gave me … [Read more...] about Lessons from My Working Holiday
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Photo Friday: New York City, NY
When I decided not to continue with one of my jobs, I was afraid I wouldn't get another chance to go to New York for a while. I talked about coming back every six months, but when it comes time to actually book flights, I wasn't sure if I could manage. Thankfully, the opportunity came up to go … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New York City, NY
Writing Goals for 2016
If you read my post from earlier this week, you know that I've finally taken the leap and quit my backup job in hopes of becoming a full time writer. And while it didn't come at a time I expected, mainly when I felt secure with enough money, it was necessary. I have to make room for new … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2016
Hotel Emma: The Sexiest Hotel in Texas
How many places in the world can you sleep in a former brewery? Visitors to San Antonio, Texas can do just that at the Hotel Emma, a new boutique property named for the matriarch of the Pearl Brewery. The entire grounds have become a mixed-use development for shops, restaurants and bars, as well … [Read more...] about Hotel Emma: The Sexiest Hotel in Texas
Behind the Curtain: January 2015
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 2015