You can eat Thai food almost anywhere in the world, but it's nothing like having the real deal. My experiences in Southeast Asia really blew me away in terms of what kind of cuisine I fell in love with. Some of my favorite eats of the year were dishes I wouldn't have tried back home. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
When visiting the ethnic neighborhoods of big cities, it can sometimes feel more like Epcot than a real place where real people live. For example, there aren't many Italians left in New York's Little Italy, but there are plenty of restaurants claiming authenticity. I had the same reservations … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
Photo Friday: Hilton Head Island, SC
My four years living in Charleston meant I never went to any other beaches. And why would I? I could be laying on the white sand of Sullivan's Island within fifteen minutes of leaving my house. So I missed out on trips to South Carolina's other beaches like Hilton Head Island. The family friendly … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Hilton Head Island, SC
Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Puerto Rico wasn't really on my radar in terms of places to travel, but last year my family wanted to fit in one last family vacation before we all got too busy to do it. So my mom did her research and booked us a week on the main island and Vieques. I couldn't have imagined how much I would … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Scenes from Rural Kentucky
As much as I'm a city girl, sometimes it's nice to get out into nature. This was certainly the case during my trip to Kentucky back in November. Most of our visit was spent in the city of Lexington, but the final day brought us to the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in nearby Harrodsburg. The … [Read more...] about Scenes from Rural Kentucky