When I published the #BeBraveChallenge, I didn’t realize an opportunity to cross something off my list would present itself so quickly! I heard about an opportunity to attend a wine tasting and taping for House Hunters International from a friend… but since I wasn’t actually invited, I had made up my mind to stay in for the night. […]
24 hours in Madrid: what to see, do and eat
Madrid will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s where I began this journey. My flight touched down at 8am on August 20 in this city where I knew no one and spoke roughly 3 words of the local language. After a brief “What in the world have I gotten myself into?” […]
A challenge to be brave
It’s been over a month since I quit my job, sold my car and most of my possessions, turned in my apartment key, hugged my friends, family and dog goodbye and boarded a one-way flight to Spain to begin this adventure of travel. And more times than I can count, I’ve been told that I’m brave. […]
The truth about Cinque Terre
We’ve all seen the photos of Cinque Terre: beautifully colored buildings perched high on cliffs above a glimmering sea. But I was convinced that it must be a trick of Photoshop… Skies couldn’t really be that blue, water doesn’t really sparkle, and surely a town wouldn’t all paint their homes in vibrant colors. Here’s the truth: […]
Dallas’ best macarons: Part 2
It came to my attention that I left some very important bakeries off of my first blog post about Dallas’ best macarons (if you missed it, you can read it here). Since I couldn’t leave the country with the city’s potentially best macarons untasted, I grabbed my friend (who wrote the blog on macarons in Paris) […]
The Inca Trail: what to expect and what to pack
Most things in life come with an escape plan. If your college isn’t all you hoped it would be, you can transfer. If your job isn’t a good fit, you quit. If your boyfriend or girlfriend isn’t The One, you break up. And if a vacation isn’t going well, you change the game plan or […]
Less than 48 hours in Seville, Spain
Seville… the city of Christopher Columbus, bullfighting, flamenco, and tapas. And the place where I escaped for 43 hours on my days off from volunteering at a hostel near Granada. I decided to go less than 24 hours before leaving, and so, with no expectations and no plans (except a bus ticket and a hostel), […]
The best volunteer opportunity in Spain: Pueblo Inglés
Most volunteer opportunities come with the requirement that you possess a special set of skills: masonry, IT, strength, or musical talent. So when I came across a volunteer opportunity whose only requirement was that you speak English and promise not to speak Spanish for an entire week, I was intrigued. I’ve been practicing for just […]
Frank Underground: Dallas’ best kept secret
If you’re one of the lucky ones to receive a spot at the table for Frank Underground‘s exclusive dining experience, you’ll receive an email with a confirmation, an address, a time, and a menu. You’ll know your dinner companions, because they’re the ones lingering apprehensively by the callbox. But once you’re buzzed in and you […]
35 best things to do in Dallas (from a local)
After spending 21 years in Dallas, this place has wriggled its way into a special place in my heart. Sure, it’s hotter than heck most of the year. And yes, the city tends to shut down when it ices (I’m looking at you winter 2011 and the Super Bowl that almost wasn’t). But it’s home. It’s […]
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