I will always have love for my home away from home of nearly five years – Germany. From the cooler than cool streets of Berlin to the beautiful castles in Baden-Württemberg, Germany has so many cities worth visiting, a trip to Germany alone is more than worth it. The following are 15 of the best […]
Tahiti’s Best Things to Do
“Kristin! You come eat,” beckoned Karl, intent on having me join the Sunday feast his family spent all day preparing. A little shy, I willed myself to eat whatever was placed before me and walked downstairs. Though I’d steeled myself, in the end I was wowed. he table was full of purple taro, and what […]
The Perfect California Itinerary
California is the best state in the US for scenery, culture, and the abundance of things to do. A bold claim, I know but as most Californians would probably agree, there’s a reason why so many of us call the Golden State home. In this one state, bigger than many countries, we have the tallest […]
The Importance of Digital Detoxing
The boat rocks me awake gently after a long, deep sleep. I peek out my porthole window to see the sun rising over Isla Bartolomé in the Galápagos Islands, worlds away from civilization, Internet, and the default world. It’s been four days offline and I’m noticing that I’m more patient than usual, less annoyed than […]
9 Solo Female Travelers Share Why They Choose Not to Have Children
Motherhood is, no doubt, one of the most rewarding life experiences. Some women feel the undeniable urge to have a family, and it’s a beautiful thing. Other women, however, simply don’t feel that urge, and yearn for total freedom instead. What used to be such an odd decision is no longer such a big deal. […]