A Return to Blogging
The thought of blogging again has crept into my mind now and then over the past couple years. I have visited places or experienced things...
The End of the Road: My Last Blog Post
I think the title of this post says it all: this is the end of the road for me as a travel blogger. Blogging is...
I’m Moving to Washington, D.C.!
When I was 13, my dad offered to take me on a trip over spring break. My choices were Washington, D.C. or Disneyworld, and picking...
Weeks 4 and 5 of NYC Marathon Training
Five weeks down out of a 12 week plan! Yippee!I have said it before, but I’ll say it again, I am really enjoying using a...
I’m Running the NYC Marathon for Charity!
When I ran my first marathon back in 2008, I raised money for the American Cancer Society and trained with their training program. I did...
A Weekend in Kalamazoo
Living in Chicago, I have easy access to a lot of the Midwest. However, despite living here for 14 years, I really haven’t taken advantage...
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
I visited the newly opened 9/11 Memorial and Museum back in September but struggled to really write about it at that time. It was a...
What Happens When You Return Home After Visiting an Ebola-Infected Country
Billboard in Bamako, Mali.I knew what I was getting into when I left. Just days before I got on the plan to Bamako, Mali, authorities...
A Day Trip to Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Bulgaria. The colorful monastery was first established in the 10th century by St. Ivan of...
Downtown Chicago in Photos
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to play tourist here in Chicago a bit. I took a photo tour with photographer Ralph Velasco that spanned...