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 the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: March 2016
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Learning to Scuba Dive Overseas
Learning to scuba dive is a great activity that you will end up wanting to do all over the world. I first became certified while living in Australia at the Great Barrier Reef. There are few places in the world that can top this diving, so you could say I'm now spoiled. But I did a lot of … [Read more...] about Learning to Scuba Dive Overseas
How a Summer in Washington DC Changed My Life
Solo travel wasn't something I ever thought I would do, especially as a high schooler who could hardly leave the house for a period of time because of panic attacks. Anxiety plagued me on and off from a young age but was at its worst in ninth grade. It started to loosen its hold on me as years went … [Read more...] about How a Summer in Washington DC Changed My Life
New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
Thousands of tourists and locals walk past the building every day, between City Hall and the 9/11 Memorial, without even looking at. This building is one of many in New York City and a small one in comparison with the towering structures around it. The Woolworth Building served as … [Read more...] about New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
The Year of Discomfort
New Years resolutions don't really mean much to me. Everyone seems to make these grand, sweeping declarations like "I'm going to get into shape!" or "I'm going to live in the moment!" without any practical ways to do it. I am just as guilty, of course. Past resolutions have been items like … [Read more...] about The Year of Discomfort