It always pays to smile at strangers when they are doing silly things. Prior to leaving, I sent Yvo and Ice my itinerary. After having read the NYT article about the Airbnb incident I have been a bit more wary… Continue Reading
I’m not sure why but lately when I think about my upcoming trip to New Zealand, I’ve been feeling a sense of panic. It’s not the adrenaline buzz of excitement, but a tight sensation that starts in my shoulders and… Continue Reading
Had a couple days off in the bay before heading on vacation, so I decided to take a drive up the PCH towards Mendocino.
I have always liked writing goodbyes like hellos. Maybe because I like remembering the good things, and there is ‘good’ in goodbyes. Wrote this months ago, but I saved it because I wasn’t ready to let go till now. I… Continue Reading
Sin City. Poolside bottle service, strip clubs, gambling and what? A Neon Sign Museum. Yeah, you heard that right. A Neon Sign Museum. You know how when you fall in love, you can visualize that moment so clearly in your… Continue Reading
Put down that checklist and get lost… Whenever I travel I have one or two things that are my “off the beaten path” musts, and the rest I leave to chance. I bum around like a local or with locals,… Continue Reading
Long ago I lost my heart to NYC, maybe it was time to help two people join theirs. Ten of us booked flights to NYC to be witness for a friend’s wedding proposal. Doesn’t that sound romantic? Because it was.… Continue Reading
“I know you’re not really looking at my collection of toys for sale, right?” A tall African American man called out to me while comfortably sitting on a portable lounge chair behind a table of vintage toys. Ah yes, even… Continue Reading
Much belated post, but recently I’ve been getting a lot of these kinds of statements from old and new friends: “You’re not the type of person that likes outdoorsy kinds of things.” For me this is a weird observation, as… Continue Reading
Third day in Kauai and nary a beach had yet to be seen. I had pre-gamed for beach moments suffering through a dietary plan of my own leading up to vacation as: belly + bathing suits = noes! Nevertheless I… Continue Reading