Ahhh!!! The tourism video that I was invited to be in for Folly Beach, SC is out! Here it is: This is my first time ever being in a professionally-produced tourism video, so here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Q: How did this video opportunity happen? A: Being a travel blogger since 2009, I’ve… [Read More]
Women and Travel
What is Too Sick to Travel? Or: “How to Decide if I Should Fly to Peru Tonight???”
“No offense, but you sound awful,” confessed my friend. “I think I’ll be better by tomorrow to make the flight to Peru and Machu Picchu!” I squeaked. I called my doctor with that theory later that day, and she responded bluntly: “No you won’t.” Welcome to the worst cold and flu season in decades: awash… [Read More]
Dresses for Travel, Work, AND Nights Out: Versatile Outfits That are Both Cute and Comfortable!
The quest for the perfect travel dress is deceptive. The best frocks to buy for trips are the dresses that you can ALSO wear at home: to work by day, and out at night… being comfy and cute all the while. Outfits this versatile are the ultimate fashion investment. Enter Leota: the dress company (started in 2011… [Read More]
Bonaire: A Surprising Caribbean Island with Flamingos, Quiet Space, and… Cacti?!
“What should I know about Bonaire?” I asked the island experts as our shuttle van chugged out of Flamingo Airport and towards our hotel. “Bonaire isn’t just a scuba diving paradise,” replied a woman who vacations on the island each year. “It also has wild natural beauty, with otherworldly landscapes of cacti.” “Cacti?!” I gasped.… [Read More]
How to Use Museums to Reconnect With Loved Ones During Travel or In Your Home City
Like a river, connections with loved ones can course, strong and flowing, for years, then one day just dry up to a trickle. Maybe the rain of communication is in drought, or perhaps a dam formed from a build-up of what’s unsaid. But all you know is that lately, you can’t talk to your friend… [Read More]
Alone at a Bonaire Beach Resort, Basking in Beauty
“You’re going to the best beach resort in Bonaire…” my neighbor said, “but not bringing your husband?” “That is correct,” I replied. “The Bonaire trip contest I won only provided one plane ticket.” “Is that weird for you?” the neighbor inquired, concerned. “Nope,” I replied. “Listen — my husband and I were independent humans for… [Read More]
