Travel
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Hiking Roy’s Peak: What These Switchbacks Taught Me About Life
My experience hiking Roy’s Peak – New Zealand’s iconic 10-mile trail – what I learned about switchbacks, & the community I found at the top. Continue reading
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My Eat, Pray, Love Journey to New Zealand
How a canceled honeymoon became the most incredible gift I ever gave myself In the days and weeks leading up to my month-long trip to New Zealand, I often referred to it as my Eat, Pray, Love journey. Like Elizabeth Gilbert, I was embarking on a post-divorce solo trip. But even then, I knew that… Continue reading
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The 30-Foot Decision: A Lesson on Taking Risks and Doing It Scared
A lesson on taking risks and doing it scared. Continue reading
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Vienna: My Weekend in Vienna (AKA – The City That Stole My Heart)
How a weekend in Vienna totally captured my heart. See photos from Belvedere Palace, the best schnitzel in the city, and more. Continue reading
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Christmas in Hawaii: Exploring Oahu & the Big Island
Take me back to Christmas in Hawaii, where marathon milestones, island adventures, slow living, and the holiday spirit are all celebrated. Continue reading
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Learning to Trust My Instincts in Joshua Tree National Park
Sometimes we doubt ourselves, and sometimes we need to have it flood in Joshua Tree to learn important life lessons. Continue reading
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Paris: Reconnecting With My Inner Child
Paris is magical, but I found magic somewhere unexpected. Read about my experience reconnecting with my inner child in the city of love! Continue reading
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Amsterdam: Managing Mental Health While Traveling Abroad
Life often has a way of charting its own course & it’s not always pleasant. Read about my journey managing mental health abroad in Amsterdam. Continue reading
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Chicago: Embracing Imperfection with My Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa
In film photography, photos don’t always turn out like we expect. Read this blog post to see how embracing imperfections in film gave me a new outlook on life. Continue reading
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Exploring Yosemite & Rediscovering My Appreciation for Mother Nature
This trip to Yosemite National Park was so much more than an outdoor adventure with friends. Read this post to discover what exploring Yosemite taught me. Continue reading