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Staying Fit on the Road: 3 Myths That Are Holding You Back
Greetings from New York, New York! I’m ecstatic to be back in the city that stole my heart three years ago and experiencing it from an entirely different perspective as a tourist rather than a resident.
Joining the Backpacker Debate: Southeast Asia vs. South America
South America or Southeast Asia–which region deserves the title of the Ultimate Backpacker Destination? The debate rages on among backpackers despite the fact that there really is no right answer here, it’s more a matter of personal preference. I’m lucky enough…
The Next Travel Adventure: One-Way Ticket to Nicaragua
Cat’s out of the bag…I’m heading to Central America! In just 23 days, I’ll be leaving the US with a one-way ticket to Managua, Nicaragua, and I couldn’t be more excited. As with my past trips, there is a lot…
Leaving is hard too
I had another post planned for today, but with less than three weeks until I leave home for good on my next foreign adventure (and I haven’t even told you where I’m going yet, how rude!), I found myself feeling…
Nutrition for Travelers: Back to Basics
In recent years, the internet has become an absolute shitstorm of misinformation, particularly with regard to the field of nutrition. In my previous life as a dietitian, few things infuriated me more than the so-called “experts” constantly coming out of…
The ABCs of Summer in Portland
Summer is indisputably the loveliest time of year to experience Portland. In three days, I was able to make it through the As, Bs, and Cs of sights, sounds and smells in this charming city. And because I couldn’t resist sharing…
6 Great Places to Brunch Your Face Off in Portland, Oregon
Ah, brunch! Is there a sweeter portmanteau in existence? A better way to spend a tipsy summer afternoon? A classier way stuff your face for hours-on-end? Hint: These are rhetorical questions. Despite the fact that I didn’t fall head-over-heels for Portland, there’s one…
Portland At A Glance
Greetings from Portland, Oregon! I’m loving my time here so far–the weather is absolutely perfect and my friend Daicia is the most gracious hostess I could ask for. Here are some fun things I’ve learned about the city so far:…
Month in Review: July 2014
Things are about to get a little more intimate around here. Starting NOW I’ll be doing roundup-style posts at the end of each month, highlighting some of the things going on in my life aside from all the travel-related stuff. Leave…
