Travel
Happy to share that I have a new article published with Matador about the out-of-this-world kayaking opportunities in Michigan. Always a pleasure to write for Matador, particularly about one of my favorite states!
Read the full article here: https://matadornetwork.com/read/kayaking-in-michigan/
I recently learned that the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere is located in…Willemstad, Curaçao.
Read MoreA lot of people ask what the point of a feminist walking tour is (some people ask more politely than others…).
Read MoreWhat kind of University of Mary Washington alumna would I be if I didn’t post about Hyperion? Don’t be ridiculous.
Read More#10: Don’t try to hold an entire conversation in Italian if the only words you know are “Ciao bella” and “spaghetti.”
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Believe it or not, it is possible to visit the Eternal City without eternally rubbing elbows with other sweaty tourists. It just takes a little extra creativity.
Read MoreI chose Bellinzona to visit, primarily for one reason: CASTLES. Despite its small size, Bellinzona boasts not one, not two, but THREE medieval castles. In fact, these castles are the only remaining example of late medieval military architecture in the Alps, so that whole area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read MoreLooking for a low-key summer vacation? Forget the big name beaches - head straight to Virginia's Eastern Shore to explore Chincoteague.
Read MoreSt. Gallen is a place best for wandering and exploring the many hidden juxtapositions of a historic centre clashing up against a thriving university.
Read MoreAsheville, NC is by no means “a hidden gem” - it’s been a tourist destination since the 1880s, when that pesky Civil War calmed down and trains became the hot new thing. In 1889 William Vanderbilt built Biltmore (tongue-twister, much?), an extravagant mansion that remains the largest private residence ever built in the United States and is now a fancy hotel with grounds open to the public (for a price).
Read MoreOur tour was based around female statues in London, but once we arrived at each landmark we were treated to a mini history class about the subject, time period, political happenings, and so on. I consider myself fairly well-read on feminist issues and found myself learning so many new things.
Read MoreWith a compassionate heart and a critical mind, your experience will surely be eye-opening and educational.
Read MoreKnowing very little German, I managed to grunt and point eloquently enough to pick out a small apple cake, some currants, and a hunk of gooey cheese and a baguette. I sat by the river to eat my humble lunch, letting my feet enjoy the rest while I people-watched and enjoyed the still-heating sun.
Read MoreWhat started as a humble public food market has grown into a must-see tourist attraction in the heart of downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market, opened on August 17, 1907 is the oldest continuously running farmer's market in the US, and currently attracts around 10 million visitors a year. And boy, can you tell.
Read MoreIn today’s world, travel can be scary – even more so if you’re a solo female traveler. Be smart, be informed, be precautious, be nervous – but go anyway.
Soak it in. Bring back what you learn. Grow in ways you didn’t think you could. Demand the world acknowledge you as a full human being despite any differences you may have from the status quo. Live up to the bravery you find inside you.
Read MoreChances are, you've heard of Gruyeres because of the famous cheese - but yes, it is an actual town. Many people will recommend you visit, should you be in Switzerland, and though I generally am not big on tourist sites I have to agree with this one.
Read MoreAs soon as I walked up to Caffe Driade, I could tell that it was a very special place. Down a short gravel path off a busy main street in Chapel Hill, this cafe is like walking into a different world. It's a calm, green oasis - an immediate respite for computer-weary eyes.
Read MoreI thought there was no way Lucerne could hold up, in real life, to the beautiful pictures in my guidebook. But, as always, Switzerland proved my doubts wrong.
Read MoreAsk 10 different people and you will probably get 10 different answers as to what states of America can be considered part of the American Midwest. As a lifelong East Coaster, I considered Ohio the gateway to the Midwest and with a not so eloquent segue, where my most recent trip occurred.
Read MoreI don't write for the money. Not necessarily by choice - if I could rake in the dough just by writing I would certainly do so, and I am working my tail off to head in that direction. But let's be honest: at the moment the amount I make from writing barely covers my coffee tab.
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