I sit on the long tail boat, snorkel gear in hand, strapped into a grimy orange life vest. I turn the gear over in my hands, looking out onto the serene blue water and the jungle-covered mountains poking from its depths. Around me, other long tail boats have dropped anchor, too, and their passengers eagerlyContinue reading “Under the sea”
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An ode to my friend
Editor’s Note: Information currently circulating on the web regarding Adam’s death is inaccurate and the text written here has been taken out of context for self-serving purposes elsewhere. Adam’s cause of death was a heart attack, despite what any other posts may speculate. It deeply saddens me that his death is being used to hurtContinue reading “An ode to my friend”
When tragedy strikes the expat life
“D,” W says over the phone, hiccuping sobs, “J’s dad. He’s passed.” Muffled cries, inaudible words. “Oh my god,” I manage, feeling the pit of my stomach tighten and tears instantly fill my eyes. I think I hear her ask me to come to where she is. Even if I don’t, it doesn’t matter. It’sContinue reading “When tragedy strikes the expat life”
Daily Wanderlust: Buckingham Palace
London always makes me feel like I’ve stepped back in time, even if its residents are ridiculously fashion-forward and uber chic. Strolling down the cobblestone streets, passing by gorgeous old structures, just makes me feel like I should be back in a different century where corsets were the norm. I feel this way particularly whenContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Buckingham Palace”
Daily Wanderlust: Alleyway graffiti in Zagreb
Before I officially hit my 30-Life-Crisis, I headed to Croatia for a holiday. My first stop in the magical and life-changing country was Zagreb, the capital of the country. I’m a bit unconventional in terms of what I desire out of visits to foreign places (I’m so churched out!), so I popped in my headphonesContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Alleyway graffiti in Zagreb”
Dude, don’t get Locked Up Abroad …
National Geographic airs a fascinating program, “Locked Up Abroad,” that tells tales nightmares are made of: getting locked up while traveling. When I want to feel better about my travels, this is the show I watch. It’s one of those train wrecks of awful, where you want to reach out and shake people for theContinue reading “Dude, don’t get Locked Up Abroad …”
Escape of the Week: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park, located in Croatia, is one of the most beautiful places I have ever had the priviledge to explore. Seriously. The park, which is the perfect (and gorgeous) day trip, features 16 stunning bright blue lakes packed with waterfalls rushing down cliffs. Blue-green lakes, which change color depending on what’s going onContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Plitvice Lakes National Park”
Daily Wanderlust: London’s Hyde Park
London was my first stop of my long-term travels in 2012. Somehow, I managed to skip a post-long-haul nap, have a reunion with a travel buddy I met in Croatia and spent a few days on Hvar with, and also reunited with a friend from Las Vegas. I did a lot of exploring while I wasContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: London’s Hyde Park”
Daily Wanderlust: clean clothes in Split
It took me an instant to fall in love with Split. And even less time to realize my traveling days were in front of me, not in the past (thanks to a certain person who provided instantaneous enlightenment). Nearly one year after I left Split, I found myself back in this seaside town, life entirelyContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: clean clothes in Split”
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Welcome to the all new d travels ’round! I know it looks different, and there’s some getting used to that will happen, but I am so excited to share what I (and by I, I really mean the talented Jesse McFarlane) have been working on since October. Why the change? Quite simply, I wanted toContinue reading “Ch-ch-ch-changes”
D Travels 'Round 