Morocco is one of the most exotic and authentic places I’ve ever visited. Full of bright colors, fresh spices and herbs, and desert views, it is a must see if you are interested in exploring different cultures and looking for an opportunity to step out of your travel comfort zone. In the least, you will... Continue Reading →
10 Unforgettable Experiences in Marrakech, Morocco
10 Tips for Visiting Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco is a fascinating city full of life, history, colorful patterns, and tagine! Even though I absolutely loved my trip to Marrakech and highly recommend this city to any and all world travelers (see my post: 10 Unforgettable Experiences in Marrakech, Morocco), I encountered my steepest traveling learning curve in Marrakech. To be honest,... Continue Reading →
Big Bend: 2017 Edition, Part One–Yellow Jackets, Javelinas, and Beer-drinking Goats
Big Bend is an area and National Park in West Texas that is home to many desert plants and wildlife, the Chisos Mountains, and the Rio Grande (the river that divides the United States and Mexico). My granddad bought land near the national park in the 1970s and he and my uncle built the house... Continue Reading →
5 Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, oh Lisbon. How I left my heart with thee. Ironic since this trip was totally spontaneous. To be honest, Portugal (let alone Lisbon) was not on my radar until I saw a cheap flight there. And of course, if you know me, I booked it immediately and Googled later. With that being said, let... Continue Reading →
5 Tips for Planning a Trip on a Budget
The most common response I receive from friends and family who follow my travels is “How?” How do I have the money? How do I have the time? How do I choose where to go? And how can they do the same. I always answer, “Because I can. And you can too.” In all reality,... Continue Reading →
Marfa in Photographs
Sintra in Photographs
Big Bend in Photographs
Lisbon in Photographs
Big Bend: 2017 Edition, Part Two–The Time I Saw A Meteor
This is Part Two of my two-part post on my latest trip to Big Bend, TX. This post just covers the last day and a half we were in the area, but I saw a meteor fall from the sky and it deserves it’s own spotlight (get it? Because a meteor is a spotlight in... Continue Reading →