Previewing My Trip to China
Photo courtesy of barnyz via Flickr.At this time next week, I will be in Hong Kong!It’s been a few months since I’ve left the country...
My Upcoming Trip to Ethiopia
Lalibela, Ethiopia. Photo courtesy of A.Davey via Flickr.I leave for Ethiopia in just a few days and I feel completely unprepared.I booked the flights for...
Another Year Older
Four years ago today, I celebrated turning 35 by hopping on a plane and flying to Helsinki to start my year-long career break.Three years ago,...
An Independent Traveler’s Guide to Russia
Why Travel to Russia? Putting aside the political issues, Russia is simply a fascinating and diverse country. From the imperial capital of St. Petersburg and the...
Maybe Backpacks Aren’t So Bad After All
I chugged some water out of the blue plastic bottle in my right hand and then took a peak at my Garmin watch on my...
My Chicago Summer Festival Challenge
When I first moved to Chicago in 2001, my summer plans consisted of working, studying for the bar exam and occasionally going out for a...
A Chicago Transplant’s Guide to Visiting the Windy City
The fact that I refer to Chicago as the Windy City in the title of this post should give away the fact that I am...
Why I Love the Posts About Dating a Girl or Boy Who Travels
You have probably seen them floating around Facebook and Twitter. Date a Girl Who Travels. Don’t Date a Girl Who Travels. Date a Boy Who...
Saturday Scenes: The SkyDeck Ledge at the Willis Tower
I visited the SkyDeck at Chicago’s Willis Tower last summer, an experience that included checking out the infamous SkyDeck Ledge for the first time. While...
My Spring Travel Plans
Nothing excites me as much as having travel plans! So I am excited to announce my plans for this spring. With limited vacation time, I...