Category Archives: Americas

A Virgin America Virgin

I could see the purple glow before I even got close to the door of the plane. Oh, sweet Virgin America airplane. How I have waited for you. Slowly, slowly, we crawled in our line to the cabin door. Sparkles!! The exterior of the airplane is glittery white! I crossed into the cabin, surveying theContinue reading “A Virgin America Virgin”

I need an airplane ride

After my trip in May to Maryland, I had convinced myself I needed one more visit to see my family and friends before Thanksgiving. May to late November was simply too long to go without a Family Fix. I hemmed and hawed for a bit, deciding dates, asking work if I could have a quickContinue reading “I need an airplane ride”

Hello, California. You are a lovely neighbor.

I have lived in Las Vegas for basically five years. Sure, I had that year in Atlanta I like to refer to as the Catalyst for the Rest of my Life. And my career-break/adventure through Europe and Africa. But, basically, the place I have called home since 2005 is Las Vegas. You’d think living inContinue reading “Hello, California. You are a lovely neighbor.”

The Adventures of D — A Retrospect

Oh, my little blog. It’s been around since before I decided to take my career break and travel. It’s been around since I one sleepless October night in Atlanta when, around midnight, the words to the start of my story I wanted to share just popped into my head. Then, I was up. Out ofContinue reading “The Adventures of D — A Retrospect”

The Las Vegas Foodgasm: Wicked Spoon

Katie and I wandered through the  halls of Cosmopolitan’s second floor, en route to Wicked Spoon, passing by tourists posing inside of larger-than-life shoes and walls adorned with art. We were on a mission: stuff our faces with good eats at the hotel’s much-praised buffet, Wicked Spoon. I’ve already confessed, I’m no foodie, but  afterContinue reading “The Las Vegas Foodgasm: Wicked Spoon”

The Las Vegas Foodgasm: An Introduction

I have a confession: I am not a foodie. Foie gras does not make me weak in the knees. It is only recently that I have developed a taste for cheese (and it’s got to be really bougie cheese at that) and steak (same deal … has to be super good). Hell, to be quiteContinue reading “The Las Vegas Foodgasm: An Introduction”

Interview: Adrenaline Living

I had the pleasure today of being interviewed by Angelia Miller on her Adrenaline Living Talk Show. It’s my first interview, and quite a change from being the person pitching to the person being interviewed. If you have the time, give it a listen. It’s insight into quitting your job, traveling and my experiences travelingContinue reading “Interview: Adrenaline Living”

RTW Travel: A Blessing and a Curse

Being stationary is a weird feeling. Even now, after being stationary for seven months, I still can’t quite get used to it. I didn’t think returning from long-term travel would be this difficult for me. Since I’ve been home I have gone through various stages of long-term-travel-decompression. First, it was that stifling feeling of notContinue reading “RTW Travel: A Blessing and a Curse”

One year later

365 days. Wow. A lot can happen in 365 days. People can lose their job. Can find another job. Can fall in love. Can have a child. Can lose someone they love. Can see the world. 365 days ago, I embarked on a life-changing journey that would take me through Europe and parts of Africa, thatContinue reading “One year later”