For the past few minutes I've been sitting frozen with my fingers on my keyboard trying to think of a way to start a post where I'm basically going to say that I hated my time living in Japan. Whoops, spoiler, I guess now you guys don't need to bother reading more ...
Archives for 2014
Photography Lessons from Boracay
To be honest, I was a little wary of going to Boracay in the Philippines. If you've ever taken a look at my blog header, then you know that I'm all about traveling off the beaten path, which Boracay definitely is not. On my first day on the island I headed to White Beach, ...
It’s Thailloween!
Hailandween? Thalloween? Should I stop? I'm sorry, I just really like Halloween. I blame growing up in New England. But don't worry, this isn't going to be another boo hoo I miss fall in New England post. Okay fine, it totally is. If I could pick one holiday to spend in ...
Boracay, Why Are You So Pretty?
I did my visa run in Laos this past summer at the height of the Thai crackdown on tourist visas, and I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be let back into the country. Plus, I had unwisely chosen to stand in line for a very stern looking immigration officer wearing dark ...
Oh You Pretty Places, in Autumn
While I've spent the past week at a beach that pretty much matches the textbook definition of "paradise," I've found myself totally craving cooler weather. Is that crazy? Growing up in New England, fall was always such a magical time of year, with crisp air and woolen tights, ...