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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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Belgrade: The Year My Carefully Planned Life Fell Apart

3 months after moving abroad, my partner asked for a separation, and I found myself alone in a foreign country. Here’s what I learned about starting over. 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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Little Thoughts on Love

Do any of us really know the meaning of love? Pondering a few of this small word’s not-so-small meanings. Continue reading
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Canon AE1 Program Review: The Best Film Camera for Beginners

The Canon AE-1 Program is an amazing starter film camera! Click to read my personal experience and full Canon AE1 Program review. 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
