Stories for the indie travelers — think fashion, food & quirky travel tips
Reflecting on the life that I’ve made for myself
I’ve been reflecting quite a bit recently on my decision to live in Berlin — what am I doing here? how did I end up here? Is this what I really want? With…
The beauty of cartography in our digital era
Let’s talk about maps. There’s something poetic about putting a place onto paper. Not only is there a need and an usefulness for maps, but oftentimes there’s an emphasis on art & design. A well-designed…
My travel history with beer—and a new craft beer for travelers!
If you ask me, beer and travel go hand-in-hand. From trips based around the hops & barley drink to those tourists that collect and try different beers from around the world, in most…
My hipster debut in Portland! Talking “hipster travel” on the radio
Recently I was interviewed by Terry Travis from the KPAM radio station in Portland, Oregon. I’ve never been to Portland despite all its hipster hype (big thanks to Portlandia for that), and it’s…
All the fun you can have on public transportation
Video clips from around the world of people doing fun things on the subway. Plus the reasons why I love public transportation when I travel.
This Earth of ours…
For this Earth Day, I remember what’s so special about the annual holiday. And I set out my manifesto for how to travel greener
Have you lived your most amazing year?
It’s no surprise here that I love the idea of living one’s life to the fullest. I know travel isn’t necessarily for everyone, but there’s no question in my mind that my year…
Well-designed hotels with a sense of style—all the rage or rage-inducing?
Maybe it’s something that comes with age, or my interest to find the most amount of style when traveling, or maybe just my own desire to seek out pretty graphic design when traveling,…
Couchsurfing for food—Meal Sharing connects travelers & locals over dinner
Meal Sharing is a website where travelers & locals can connect over a meal to swap travel stories, learn from each other, and share home-cooked meals.
In search of wifi in the Holy Land, I brought my own…
A review of the XCom Global portable wifi service during my backpacking trip through Israel and Palestine. Details on how and where I was able to stay connected
