I’m a creature of habit and as a result I’ve developed a few pre-travel rituals. My longest standing pre-travel rituals are to benefit my future self. When I come back from a trip I’m usually exhausted and stressed. Travel in itself is laborious (hi, 12 hour flight from Istanbul) and by the time I’m home…Read More
Travel Tips
In Praise of the Belt Bag
After months of observing them online I finally took the leap and bought a belt bag. With my trip to Venice on the horizon it just felt like too good of an opportunity to pass up. For those of you who are out of know, a belt bag is basically like the classy older sister…Read More
Curaçao Travel Guide
My childhood memories of the Caribbean center on plastic, insulated versions of island life manufactured for cruise goers and naïve American tourists. We would hop from island to island but I never felt like I was seeing any of them. At any moment I expected the curtain to drop revealing the truth behind the sugary…Read More
Reykjavik, Iceland Travel Guide
Iceland is a nation caught between Europe and North America. It’s a tiny country, only 334,252 inhabitants total, which is smaller than the city of Boston. Reykjavik offers a condensed but hip city with a big art and food culture. Outside the city you’ll find miles and miles of otherworldly landscape. Called the land of fire…Read More
Ogunquit Travel Guide: Where to Stay
Last weekend I spent three inspiring days traveling the seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine, investigating the art scene. I spoke with seasoned creators, tasted some jaw-dropping cuisine, and relaxed in a beautiful resort. Over the next week I’ll be breaking down my trip with tips on where to stay, what to eat, and where…Read More