Guides
Why You Need to Get to The Republic of Georgia Now, and the 10 Places you Need to See
When my brother told me he had joined the Peace Corps and was shipping off to Georgia, I geographically knew where he was going, but nothing about the culture itself. I always pictured Georgia as Petra, Jordan— some exotic country in that region of the world with ruins in deserts and turbaned horsemen tearing through […]
It’s that time again… Get out of the house and come see me at REI!
If you were unfortunate enough to miss the last few presentations I’ve made at REI, for the Women Traveling Solo workshop (hosted by Hosteling International)— no worries! There’s another one next week at the REI in Columbia. I’ll be sharing some of my crazier travel stories (like eating caterpillars, being stranded on a mountain, and […]
5 Things About Black Bears, and Why You are Likely to Die in August
As some of you may know, in 8 days I’m embarking on a backpacking trip across North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain Wilderness, participating in the #Adventure4Life initiative by OutdoorMindedMag.com, to raise $25,000 to support cancer survivors and fighters (donate here). I’m packing super light, sleeping in a hammock, and will be hiking into bear territory on […]
If You Had 24 Hours in Cape Town…
Enjoy this guest post by Russell Jarvis, who manages and develops content for www.Travelstart.co.za, a travel agency specializing in airline tickets and accommodations in South Africa. He’s the expert, don’t miss out on his top to-do picks in Cape Town! * * * In starting this post I have visions of Guy Ritchie cinematography flashing […]
A Hidden Gem in Capetown
In a town inundated by markets every weekend, I was excited to find this wonderful market at the Palms; an old warehouse-type building converted into a 2 story modern open-air structure. This Saturday market fills the interior of the Palms, illuminated by enormous windows overhead, the smell and sizzle of food permeating the air. People […]
Post on the Go: How to Catch Up and Keep Up
It’s rough when you travel and can’t get your post. You have to find a friend or send it to your parents house, have them open it and let you know of anything important. This is not ideal. I definitely get mail I don’t want people to see, whether it be a bill I missed […]
WFR!?
It’s not text speak, I’m officially a WFR! Pronounced woofer, it means I’m now a certified Wilderness First Responder through WMI, (NOLS). I’ve been dying to take this class for a long time, and was lucky enough to be home in Baltimore for the holidays when it was being offered at Hopkins. WFR is an […]
Surprise! Getting into Africa is Cheaper Through Portugal.
Finally, the day has arrived. Ticket to Dakar, Senegal has been bought, and now all that’s left is packing and I’m off! Let me explain that Portugal part. I usually fly Delta and gather the points like a squirrel gathers pine cones—but for some reason, Delta flights were astronomically expensive. The cheapest option I found […]