"You are exactly where you're supposed to be" I mused as the boat docked at Santa Cruz La Laguna. I needed the tranquility found on the shores of Lake Atitlan after personal drama in Antigua. It had been a long bus ride followed by a boat ride to get there. But I'd made it. I'd booked my … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul
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12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
Last year was my first as a full-time freelancer. I've learned a lot since I started back in 2010 to say the least. I've made mistakes when it comes to invoicing and the amount of pay I am willing to accept. I've thought a lot about what I wish I'd known back then and also reached out to some of my … [Read more...] about 12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
Behind the Curtain: March 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: March 2017
Drinking Your Way Around Huntsville
When you think of cities with a high number of craft beers, places like Denver, Portland, and Asheville come to mind. What isn't even on the radar is anywhere in Alabama, a state who, much like my own, had laws preventing sales of alcohol until recently. Some didn't let you sell on Sunday while … [Read more...] about Drinking Your Way Around Huntsville
A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
The sands of the Gulf Coast were where many of my childhood memories took place. The first time I rode a bike. The first time I swallowed a pill. The first time I swam in the ocean. My family and I rented houses all along the coast from Alabama to Florida, but my strongest memories are in … [Read more...] about A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns