There is a certain vocabulary that has become almost inseparable from travel marketing. Transformative journeys, authentic encounters, immersive experiences, hidden gems, and once in a lifetime adventures. The words are familiar, the imagery captivating, and the promises often irresistible. As someone who offers transformational travel and culturally immersive journeys, I
Some places around the world experience only two distinct seasons, with climates that don't undergo such dramatic shifts throughout the year. Here on the East Coast, especially in New England, we experience all four seasons. And I mean, we really experience all four seasons. I'm realizing
What is your "why?" When we ask ourselves or each other different questions and attempt to dig deeper for meaning, we often arrive at the question of "why?" It's a question in every success story, interview, podcast, or moment of curiosity. Why was accessibility
For much of my childhood, stories of war, military service, and sacrifice were part of my understanding of the world. My maternal grandfather served in the Army during World War I, my father was a Marine, and many of my relatives and friends have served or continue to serve our
Years ago, a mixed group of friends planned my bachelorette weekend. Since it was a surprise, they had their own group chat to discuss the plans, and from what I understood, it was going to be EPIC! Atlantic City in the spring, we were in our late 20s, and ready
“Picture it. Sicily…” For anyone who grew up watching The Golden Girls, those three words probably came with a voice. Sophia Petrillo could transport an entire kitchen in Miami to Sicily with a story. There was usually a relative, a feud, a questionable decision and, somewhere along the way, food.
April 5, 1994 Mommy Died Last Night My mother's words. As I sit on the airplane bound for Atlanta, Georgia the day before my forty-fifth birthday, I reflect back ten weeks ago when I watched my beloved mother take her last breath in this life as Mamie.
What France, Ghana and Dubai taught me about comfort, difference and the range in between We spend a lot of time thinking about what we will pack when we travel. Clothes for the weather. Shoes for the itinerary. Toiletries, medications, chargers, passports and whatever else we have learned not to
It started with the whispers back and forth behind my back. As they moved, the necklaces and beads made a soft jingle. Two women elders conversed, trying to figure out if I “belonged.” One grabbed my hand and stared intently into my eyes before asking, “Are you one of us?
I recently attended a women’s speaking event created to give women the opportunity to share their stories, practice using their voices, and take a stepping stone toward larger platforms like TEDx. I sat in awe of the confidence it took for woman after woman to walk onto that stage,
I first met these animals in the middle of New York City. Not alive, but cast in bronze. Walking through the heart of Manhattan, I stumbled upon The Wild Couch Party by Gillie and Marc. Right among the city's historic buildings and bustling streets sat a lion, rhino,