On Dec 6, 2013, I rang the bell marking the “Close of Service,” or COS, of my Peace Corps Service in Colombia. My service, like most things anticipated since forever,…
Join us at the Women in Travel Summit in Chicago!
You’ve probably heard about our biggest event yet — the Women in Travel Summit for female bloggers and brands, to take place at the beautiful Palmer House Hilton hotel in…
Homesick Holiday Help
Marseille’s Christmas market, the Foire aux Santons, is one new tradition I’m looking forward to. Photo credit: Ladmedia.fr Having lived outside of the United States for most of my life,…
Around The World For $350: My Amazing Travel Hack
Imagine flying around the world for free, turning a small amount of frequent flyer points into endless flights, all while paying a pittance in taxes and fees. It sounds too…
Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Abroad
This year will mark my third Thanksgiving in Colombia. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I have a conveniently large group of North Americans to celebrate with. Every Thanksgiving, Volunteers and…
America vs Germany
When I came to the United States last year I thought for some reason I would go back to the Western World and everything would be more or less the…
New Orleans, Sober
I know, I know. What kind of young woman am I to experience New Orleans entirely sober? Well, I’ll tell you. I am a woman who went to New Orleans…
Where We’re From: Julia, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
When my mother returned to her roots in Lawrence after spending 20 years raising me in the Middle East, I found myself an unwilling expatriate to the endless plains. Although…
A Multi-Colored World: Racism and How to Get Better
Sometimes the desire to be someone else is natural; sometimes it’s a result of oppression. Image from ayushveda.com. In the wake of several events — George Zimmerman’s acquittal and Nelson…
Take a Bite Out of Brooklyn: 5 Places for Adventurous Eating in New York’s Hippest Borough
Ever tried the Bake and Shark at Trini-Gul in Crown Heights? It’s just one of the culinary delights of Brooklyn. Image from flickr.com. For many travelers visiting New York City, the…
Prohibition Excursion: The Speakeasy Experience
With the release of The Great Gatsby movie, era-inspired clothes have popped up in retail stores, themed soirees are being held (check out Governor’s Island), and the original book sales…
3rd License to Freedom
How I passed my Commercial Driving License (Truck License)… again… I have no problems with most test or exam situations. I have done many at school and university and usually…
Run for Refugee and Immigrant Girls: Join Go Girl and GirlForward at the Chicago Women’s 5K!
Hey Chicago Go Girls! Remember Girl Forward, the beneficiary of our last Go Girl Live event doing great things for adolescent refugee girls in Chicago? Here’s a chance to support their educational programs and get…
Firsts: Art Gallery Hopping in Chelsea
Even if you feel you aren’t able to converse eloquently about a piece of art, jumping from art gallery to art gallery in New York is a worthwhile experience —…
Boston’s First Travel Cafe — SUCCESS!
Boston’s first Travel Cafe event at Diesel in Somerville was a huge success! A big thanks to Kathleen, our local organizer, for putting it together, and to all of you…