There is absolutely no denying the need for political participation in the USA, as of three days ago {though being complacent about involvement got us into this mess in the first place}. Whether you believe in our newly elected president, or not, there are many rights being threatened that affect our entire nation’s population. Continue Reading
Tag: travel
IF YOU CAN MAKE IT HERE
You can make it anywhere.
Or so Mr. Sinatra said. Continue Reading
NEW YEAR, NEW YORK
What brings you to New York?
This is the question asked in every single interview I’ve been invited to this week. And one of the easiest questions to answer. Continue Reading
A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
“I’ll be home for Christmas” was the promise I made to my mother before embarking on a year long travel journey. I have only missed one California Christmas {I was living in New Zealand, so fair enough?}, and I was determined not to miss another. Continue Reading
HOBBITON
I returned to New Zealand multiple times after studying abroad, eventually moving to the land of the kiwis. On one of my visits, I dragged my {then} boyfriend to a location I had always dreamed of visiting… Continue Reading
HIKING ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Another experience I will never try to forget, was our hike to Mt. Doom {Lord of the Rings. No? Nerd alert #sorryimnotsorry} also known as the Tongariro Crossing. All jokes aside, this trail took all of our efforts. It took us seven hours from start to finish and, at one point, we found ourselves climbing on a complete upwards vertical angle.
But, even after the pure exhaustion set in, we couldn’t deny that the views were 100% worth it. Continue Reading
Recollection En Route: Rafting in Rotorua
Before studying abroad in New Zealand in 2012, I was unprepared for the amount of spontaneous adventures I would embark on. I am not your typical ‘outdoorsy’ girl. However, something about being in the country of adrenaline filled activities and blood pumping adventures empowered me to channel my inner Bear Grylls. Or at least my tamer version of him.
One of my top experiences in the land of the kiwis was white water rafting in Rotorua. Continue Reading
8 ‘WITHOUT A DOUBT’ CITIES I WOULD VISIT AGAIN
When traveling the world this year, I was on a mission to dip my toes into as many countries as possible. Life is too short, and I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to explore a new culture, country, or city. That being said, it is impossible to truly appreciate everything a city has to offer when you are visiting for such a short period of time. If I could visit every single country and city again at some point in my life, I would. However, I usually prefer to visit a new destination when given the option. I plan to travel for the rest of my life. It is a passion of mine. If given the chance, these are the cities I would hands down, most definitely, without a doubt, visit again. Continue Reading
BUSINESS OR PLEASURE
So, I’m home. Continue Reading
TOP 10: LONDON
After living in the best city in the world for six months, I am here to give you the Top 10 things to do on your holiday. Cheerio!