I made this video months ago for National Geographic’s Assignment Explorer contest. Sadly, I was not a finalist, but I’m sharing the video because it contains previously unreleased footage from some o
Year in Review: My Best Travel Experiences in 2016
This was a big year for me — both personally and professionally. Revisit the stops and relive the journey of 2016… Solo Trip to Sydney, Australia I kicked off 2016 with a solo trip to Sydney and th
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Live in Sydney: Watch this Ethereal Sufjan Stevens Performance
Excuse me while I go a bit fangirl in this space. Only, going “a bit” fangirl is an oxymoron, isn’t it? Well, maybe not — it’s not like I loitered behind the theatre after the show; I didn’t try to s
On the Beaten Path in Sydney: Bondi to Coogie Walk
Bondi to Coogee Walk is a must-do in Sydney. I only made it to Tamarama Beach, 15 minutes from Bondi, because I was spellbound by the views. This free path is popular with runners, photographers, and
Hamilton Island: A Slice of Stepford
I hate to sound ungrateful. Complaining about a visual feast like the Whitsundays in Australia is criminal, I know. Make no mistake, I love the unreal turquoise water, the architecture of the Great Ba
Checking In: My Sexy Sydney Airbnb
You know those Booking.com commercials where the weary travelers check-in to their hotels and are elated? That’s how I felt arriving near midnight in Sydney at Finger Wharf Woolloomooloo. Getting from
Sydney 101: What to Eat, See & Do on Your First Trip
The cosmopolitan city of Sydney is equal parts world class and down to earth…
It’s perfectly safe for solo travel, easy to navigate, and incredibly clean. Whether you visit Sydney for food, architec
Bondi Dreaming: Australia’s most iconic beach lives up to the hype
An endless stream of hardbodies is headed for the surf…
…Shaggy-haired blondes hauling surfboards, athletic trios of twentysomethings in sports bras and spandex, and barefoot dudes in board shorts
Flying Over Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef
Blame it on Instagram, but when I saw a pic of Whitsundays Inlet, I knew I had to see it in person. So, I decided to take my third trip to the land Down Under. I based myself in Sydney because I have
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde