OK, I've finally made it to the last item on my 2017 birthday list: my birthday trip to Sandwich, Massachusetts. This is the 13th year that I've traveled to a new place for my birthday. I decided to go to another town on the Cape (Cape Cod for non-locals), since I've lived in Boston for... Continue Reading →
I finally made it to DC to see the cherry blossoms in April. I stayed with a friend who had an appointment one morning, so she dropped me off at the Tidal Basin, where I spent almost two hours rambling and enjoying the cherry blossoms. The Jefferson, FDR, and MLK Jr. memorials are along the... Continue Reading →
Rick Steves is my spirit guide when it comes to traveling. He encourages people to travel off the beaten path, mingle with locals, and travel thoughtfully. If you haven't heard of him, he has his own travel company and guidebook series and also has a PBS TV show and radio show. He is out there,... Continue Reading →
I went to Florida in March and it was GLORIOUS. I attended a conference in "St. Pete" as the locals say, and then my boyfriend Allen met me and we spent a few days in his hometown of Tampa. I had never been to these lovely cities before, so I did many new things. Here... Continue Reading →
I realized the other day that I was wrapping up my semester abroad in England 20 years ago this month. I chose to study in England because I didn't have proficiency in another language...and I'm convinced that I was destined to start a love affair with England. I went from studying at a small state... Continue Reading →
