While I don’t usually post on Saturdays, today happens to be a special one, marking 9 years that Nick and I have been together. I love celebrating our “together anniversary” since we were together for so long before we got married, I always feel like those years are important too… Read more
I’ve talked a lot on this blog about the places that I’ve learned incredibly valuable lessons while traveling, the moments I’ve had in places around the world that have changed me, but I’ve never actually mentioned all the ways that travel changes you in your daily life when you come… Read more
Happy Labor Day to all the Americans! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend, I know I am enjoying the 3 day holiday with a lazy weekend at home in Portland. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know somewhat of my background. I… Read more
We’re starting the week here off a little bit personal today. I don’t talk about Portland nearly enough on the blog here and my home city is one that’s pretty special and I think I should definitely highlight it more. It’s a place that has finally become a true home… Read more
As Nick and I prepare for our next adventure through Asia next week, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my return to Asia for this trip. The last time I was on the continent was three and a half years ago on my last trip to South Korea for… Read more
It’s October, my favorite month of the year! Partially due to the fact that my birthday is this month, but also because I love this time of the year, the colors are changing, the rain is falling and my coats are out in full swing. So for a number of… Read more
It’s October, my favorite month of the year! Partially due to the fact that my birthday is this month, but also because I love this time of the year, the colors are changing, the rain is falling and my coats are out in full swing. So for a number of… Read more
It’s October, my favorite month of the year! Partially due to the fact that my birthday is this month, but also because I love this time of the year, the colors are changing, the rain is falling and my coats are out in full swing. So for a number of… Read more
Happy Monday!I’ve talked before about my background and growing up in Middle East, my heritage as a third culture kid (TCK) and a bit about what my childhood was like abroad. But in the span of the last few weeks, I’ve been reading so many posts from other bloggers on… Read more
I’ve always heard the phrase “like father, like daughter” thrown my way and throughout my life, I’ve always had people tell me that my personality and many other traits are just like my dad. Over the years, I can say I’ve been very lucky to have the man that is… Read more
I’ve been wanting to post this article for a couple weeks now and wrote most of it when I first got home from my solo trip to Europe earlier this month. But the more I thought about it, I really wanted to let my feelings on the topic of solo… Read more
In a little break from New England posts, I’ve had this one in the queue for a while and thought today might be a good day to post it while Nick finishes editing all his beautiful photos of New England. While I speak a lot about Portland on this blog… Read more