Deserts are harsh environments. Hot during the day, cold at night, so little water and so few living things. At first glance it sounds awful. But most deserts I have visited have such beautiful redeeming qualities that I ultimately forget…
One of my favorite things to photograph while traveling are doors and windows. Not only are they unique across various cultures, climates, and architectural styles, but for me they represent the possibility and mystery that are an inherent parts of…
Something about palm trees makes me happy. Perhaps they are a reminder of past travels, places of importance, childhood, or of people who are special to me. Perhaps they remind me of a state of relaxation I can only find…
It’s the end of April, and though it may be a chilly day in NYC, it is definitely springtime. The trees are blooming, sidewalk cafes are open, and my allergies are raging. (yay!) As exciting as this all is, it…
A good part about having a nine to five job in a city is the excitement that builds once you’ve booked a tropical getaway. Whether its in the dead of an actual northeastern winter (ahem, not like 2012) or in…
In honor of National Puppy Day, I have to give a shout out to the amazing animals we’ve seen on our travels. Obviously, animals are everywhere in the world. Each continent, country, island, town has some. Big ones, little ones,…
No matter where you go in the world, there are certain things that are always there. Like the sky. It’s comforting to see things that are reminders of home and reminders of places you love. One of the things I…
Going to a farmer’s market in one of the highlights of my week in the summertime. Farmer’s markets are not always easy to get to in NYC, even though they set them up everywhere. For Manhattan and Brooklyn, Saturday is…
I know I just posted a blog about appreciation, but I have to post another today. Its Valentine’s Day and I’m feeling blessed. Matt deserves a post to himself. And it’s not just because he’s my husband. It’s because traveling…
One of my most favorite things to do when I arrive in a new country is check out the local markets. While I totally do love a good farmers market as well, I’m specifically talking about the ‘stuff’ markets here.…
I’ve briefly mentioned before that I am more of a mountain person than a beach person. It’s not because I don’t love the beach. Most of the time, I think of beach destinations when planning a trip. But there’s something…
Before moving to New York City, I had never lived in a city before. I grew up in a suburban area outside San Francisco, surrounded by rolling hills of undeveloped land. My college years were spent in Ithaca, New York,…
Since our trip to Puerto Rico is coming up fast, I’ve been nonstop thinking about the beach. What to wear, what to do, what to read, what to drink. All important questions. I’ve also been thinking nonstop about my most…
There once was a little Russian mouse named Fivel who starred in the totally under appreciated kids movie An American Tale. This guy realized that the moon he was looking at was the same moon that his family was looking…