I haven't been able to get a blog post out for a while because of pressing work, but since I just got back from Japan, I wanted to share a brief update. It was a fast-paced trip, only three full days on the ground, but I was able to visit several shops and markets. Shopping in Japan is a great … [Read more...] about The Best Souvenirs for Travelers to Japan
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What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
Just as I traveled around Vermont last year, this spring I went to West Virginia for a long-overdue road trip. I'd previously passed through with the family all in search of the New River Gorge Bridge and now I was staying right near it and the national park that surrounds it. Sammi and I mapped … [Read more...] about What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
Writing Goals for 2025
I've now been doing this for over a decade and this post marks my eleventh goal setting as a writer. This year has mostly been about getting my finances in order and really focusing on my business. I didn't have as many new outlets as in years past, but I had several stories I was proud of. … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2025
How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Last year, with some points to burn and a desperate need to get out of town, I booked an easy flight from Atlanta to Cancun. From there, I hopped on a one-way trip with Happy Shuttle (not sponsored!), which would take me to the ferry terminal to reach my destination: Isla Mujeres. Unlike Holbox, … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
A Spooky Season Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico
This time last year, and yes it's taken all year to get a post out, I took my first trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. I'd heard great things about the city, especially from foodies, but until then had never made it. When I got invited by Montelobos, a mezcal company, on the heels of Dia de los Muertos, it was … [Read more...] about A Spooky Season Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico