Are we Instagramming because we travel, or do we travel so we can Instagram? I was struck by this question in the opening of a recent Robb Report article, titled: Instagram is Changing the Way We Travel (and Not Necessarily for the Better). While I won’t give you a full summary of the article (read …
There was a time in my life when I swore I’d never go bungee jumping. Never ever ever. I was open to skydiving, but falling head first, hooked to a cord, with the ground so close and no parachute? Noooo thanks. That was my solid stance on the matter until two years ago. Until I …
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Hunting for that perfect gift for Dad? Something both functional and fun that also matches his unique personality? Here. Lemme help. I have two words for you: wooden watches. Aaaaaannnnd, one more word: JORD. Just in time for Father’s Day, I’m partnering with JORD Watches for a $100 giveaway. One of you lucky readers …
Continue reading JORD Watches: For Father’s Day & Everyday + a $100 Giveaway!
Where my foodies at? Because this post is for you. I don’t eat out much at home – I’d rather spend that money on trips! – so it’s a treat to eat out when I’m traveling. In my trip research phase, I do look at restaurant options. But overall, I like to keep it more …
In my very first post on this blog, I told you why I adventure. But there’s more to the story, and today feels like a fitting day to share it. On this day, two years ago, I made a choice to start living again. It was both a sweet triumph and a sound defeat. A …
Fashion Week. Attending the Holy Grail in NYC is every fashionista’s dream. Mine included. Easier said than done, though. I once stood outside one of the NYFW shows, watching all the VIP ticketholders arrive. But being one of those ticketholders? Pretty sure I'd need to know somebody AND save up a whole lotta cash to …
Continue reading Adventures in Fashion: My Charleston Fashion Week Volunteer Experience
The anticipation of a trip. You know what I’m talking about. It starts the moment you make plans to go anywhere away from home – and lasts until you actually go. It’s basically travel-induced impatience, consuming you ALLLLLLL the days leading up to a trip. Day after day spent wishing time would just hurry the …
