TAKE THE QUIZ People often ask me, "so, where are you traveling next?" Usually, by the end of one trip, I have a rough plan for the next one. As I write this during a worldwide pandemic, for the first time in two years, I do not have an answer. Do I dream of places?Continue reading "How to Pick Your Next Vacation Destination"
I Walked to Brazil
It was seven blocks. I was in Leticia, Colombia for four days before I realized it was only a 10-minute, sweltering walk across the border to Tabatinga, Brasil. So, lunch time rolled around on my final day and we walked from rural, Amazonian Colombia to an authentic Brazilian steakhouse for lunch. As quickly as itContinue reading "I Walked to Brazil"
Must Do, Eat, and Shop: Medellín, Colombia Guide
Bienvenidos a Colombia! After three weeks in Medellín, I accumulated quite a bit of local knowledge to share in this well-rounded guide of the city. Before you arrive, there's a few general points you should remember: Everything in Medellín can typically be calculated to about 1/3 the price of what is in the United States.Continue reading "Must Do, Eat, and Shop: Medellín, Colombia Guide"
Top Colombian Food & Beverage to Try
1.) Limonada de Coco- Made popular in Cartagena, this is the most delightful "lemonade" you will ever have. It's just blended ice, lime juice, sugar, and coconut milk! Frothy and light, this beverage will save you in the Cartagena heat. 2.) Chicharron & Chicharrones- There is a difference between the two and you need toContinue reading "Top Colombian Food & Beverage to Try"
Favorite Aldi Finds: Running List
Are you in a grocery rut? Not sure what to add to your list to excite your food life? Time to spruce it up on the low-low. I visit my local Aldi at least twice a week. I browse all the aisles, track the deals, leaf through the ads- I am devout. Heck, I've evenContinue reading "Favorite Aldi Finds: Running List"
Accutane as an Adult: Round Two Updates
Seven years ago when I was a junior in high school, I took the life-changing drug, Accutane. This is a fairly controversial medication, but is usually considered a miracle drug by those who have taken it. Accutane is an oral acne treatment that contains a high amount of Vitamin A that greatly reduces oil product.Continue reading "Accutane as an Adult: Round Two Updates"
Amazon Rainforest Packing List
Packing for any kind of adventure can be tricky. If it’s your first time hiking it through a rainforest, spending nights swinging in a hammock, or surviving off whatever you have in your boat, here are some pro tips from our trip to the Amazon. Together, Madeline and I had the trip of a lifetimeContinue reading "Amazon Rainforest Packing List"
Amazon Rainforest
When it comes down to it, the Amazon rainforest is really a place of mystery. Do people visit? Do they come back? Are there scary indigenous people who turn tourists into shrunken heads? When you have to take a plane, a car, and a boat to get there, you know you're off the beaten path.Continue reading "Amazon Rainforest"
Dillard’s New Year’s Day Sale: Tips from a Pro
Forget Black Friday. January 1st at Dillard's is the pinnacle of shopping deals. All clearance items, already 35% and 65% off, are an ADDITIONAL 50% off. On top of that, all Christmas decor is 75% off. So, as one might expect, this event gets wild very quickly and the Karens of the world flock fromContinue reading "Dillard’s New Year’s Day Sale: Tips from a Pro"
Panama Canal by Cruise
I cannot imagine a better way to see the locks of the Panama Canal than by ship, as it was always intended. A cruise is definitely a plush option. The day we got to the locks we were up before the sun, claiming a good spot to stand among everyone hanging over the railing. TheContinue reading "Panama Canal by Cruise"
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