After living abroad and traveling the world in short bursts, I can attest that there comes a point during travel when you have reached your peak. (Sometimes but not always a literal peak like the Tongariro Crossing) Although the time it takes to reach that pinnacle of experience varies, I can say that I usually reach my … More New Zealand 8: A Wellington Hen Party and reaching my travel peak
9 countries. 19 cities. 1 year. 2014 was seriously the year of travel. I know I said that 2013 was the year of travel, but I lied. This year was bigger. It was actually full of so much traveling that I honestly FORGOT a few trips while making this list. I was lucky enough to … More 2014: My Year in Review
Well. The last 3 months in China have been an absolute roller coaster. Here is a nice photo of Shanghai from 3 years ago just because. The thing with living in China is that you must expect the unexpected. And I do. I really do. However, it is still shocking when the nature of the … More 3 Months in China: An Update (or expect the unexpected like food poisoning and getting robbed)
Welp. I just got back to Shanghai after two incredible weeks in New Zealand and am experiencing a severe case of post-travel blues. Leaving New Zealand has left me heartbroken and sad and I don’t know what to do with myself except mope around the apartment and wantonly edit my photos in a daze. First of … More Back from New Zealand with post-travel blues
I am back. Back in Florida after a whirlwind 3 weeks in Europe and I have never felt so satisfied yet so reluctant to be home. On Wednesday I flew from Paris to Dublin in order to catch my return flight to Orlando the next morning. I was sorely tempted to postpone my flight and … More Reflections on Europe… how travel heals all wounds
Do you know what happens after living in the United States for 7 months straight? Restlessness. Wanderlust. Crazy travel plans. Yup. This is going to be another big year for travel. And you know why? Because why not? And with our impending wedding in April 2015, I am trying to shove as much travel in … More Wanderlust and My 2014 Travel Plans
As soon as the trees begin to bloom around St. Petersburg, I know that Spring is here. Spring brings bright blue skies and plants in bloom of pink, orange and red peeking out of the saturated green landscape. Pollen coats the surface of everything like yellow dust, making people sneeze in bursts until days … More Springtime
It has been a busy couple of months! Let’s catch up shall we? January Peter was in China for most of the month so I had time to focus on my work and my health. I took Orange Theory and Yoga classes more regularly and started seeing a Chiropractor for my foot injury. Shout out to … More I Am Thankful
If you haven’t noticed already, I have been home in Florida for 6 months. Originally, we planned to move to China at the beginning of January. Yes, I am moving back to Shanghai! But when exactly is a big mystery. Right now Peter is in the midst of transitioning to a new position and they do … More Expat Confessions: Living in Transition (Moving Back to China)
Five countries. 17 cities. 1 year. 2013 was definitely the year of travel. This was the year I took action and let go of my fear of failure and my fear around meeting other people’s expectations. I did what felt right at the time and I did it for me, not anybody else. From planning … More 2013: My Year in Review
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