Without a Post
For the first time in a decade, I went on a trip and didn’t blog about it. And I swear, my body experienced something of a withdrawal. My hands, so used to jotting notes throughout the day whenever I travel, felt restless with nothing to do. My fingers almost twitched at times. My arm would […]
Returning
I used to visit favorite cities fairly regularly – London, Paris, and Florence in particular. I somehow managed to find a reason, whether visiting a friend who was studying or working abroad, or attending a conference that I justified as critical to my career development. But as I ventured out on trips to new continents, […]
Rain
Rain gets a bad rap when it comes to vacations. Yet rain has resulted in some of my favorite travel experiences. From a rained out beach weekend where I found unexpected pleasure in staying in bed and watching old movies, to another rained out beach weekend where I discovered a local arcade and spent an […]
Barrels
I never really gave much thought to barrels. They look cool when used in hipster home decor. They are a necessary feature of any rodeo clown. And, of course, they have a practical purpose as a container. But on my first trip to Scotland, during my first visit to a whisky distillery, I learned how […]
