'Costa Rica is more than a vacation destination; it is an interactive sensory experience.'-Unknown Costa Rica had always been in the background of my travel radar. I know so many people who have been and speak highly of the country, the people, and the outdoor activities to be had. One of the things that I … Continue reading A Costa Rican Winter Adventure: Planning
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A Weekend in California
'True perfection has to be imperfect.'-Noel Gallagher I had already bought my ticket to see Oasis at Wembley when they announced their North American dates and none of them were near me. As I have flown to England twice to see them (well, the first was Liam but close enough), I was not opposed to … Continue reading A Weekend in California
Spring Break in New York City
'Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset.'-S.E. Hinton I had not been back to New York, one of my favorite cities, since I moved from Philadelphia nearly seven years ago. When George Clooney announced he was going to be making his Broadway debut in Good Night … Continue reading Spring Break in New York City
Be Brave and Live Furiously: A Year in Review (2025)
'Maybe I just want to fly / I want to live, I don't want to die / Maybe I just want to breath / Maybe I just don't believe / Maybe you're the same as me / We see things they'll never see / You and I are gonna live forever.'-Noel Gallagher When 2025 started, I … Continue reading Be Brave and Live Furiously: A Year in Review (2025)
A European Summer: Istanbul (Day 2)
'If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.' – Napoleon Bonaparte Day two of Istanbul was something I had been waiting a lifetime to do...visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia! Now, my day on the Asian side of the city and sunset Bosporous Cruise was amazing but I was so … Continue reading A European Summer: Istanbul (Day 2)