Anthony Bourdain was, and still is, my hero and greatest inspiration. He didn’t just write books and make television, he opened my eyes and millions of others’ to food, culture, travel and different outlooks on life. From Kitchen Confidential to No Reservations to, my favorite TV show of all time, Parts Unknown, Tony showed us … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Leaving Something Good Behind
I have a habit of organizing my playlists by months, so I thought why not share one? This month I'm taking you through the songs that got me through last month, May of 2018. A ton of great music was released this month as well as some older albums I either connected with for the … Continue reading My May 2018 Playlist
Music is so important when you travel, especially when traveling solo. I constantly have music playing and the headphones don't stay home when I get on a plane for a new adventure. Nothing beats walking through the streets of a new city to a self-curated soundtrack to the movie that could be your life. In … Continue reading My 2017 Travel Playlist
There’s nothing quite like a four-hour hike up a mountain to remind you how out of shape you are. One month ago I boarded a bus for a six-hour journey to the city of Huangshan, where I would spend my weekend hiking the infamous Yellow Mountain. Growing up in a sparsely populated place like Nebraska, … Continue reading Hiking Huangshan
The Taj Mahal. One of the world’s grandest, most romantic gestures and one of the new seven wonders of the world. I set off for Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal, on an early morning express train from Delhi. Normally I am more of a headphones and daydream out the window kind of girl … Continue reading Agra and the Taj Mahal
It's not always possible to hop on a plane and explore a new destination, so sometimes traveling from the comfort of your couch is the next best thing. Here are my top 10 travel movies to inspire or satiate that longing to travel the world. 10. Tracks (2013) Travels to: Australia Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Adam … Continue reading My Top 10 Favorite Travel Movies (Fiction)
Nowhere To Go But Everywhere 