U.S. Travel
MA: James Hook + Co. Lobster Rolls
“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” A few years ago, my friends, Liz and Ceci, visited me from California. After a fun morning exploring the city via the Boston Duck Tours, we needed to find a place to eat. We decided on lobster rolls, but we had no idea where to go. We asked around, and I […]
MA: Provincetown, Cape Cod
“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” When my friend, Gisela, came to visit me, she wanted to go biking in the Cape. She really wanted to spend time in Nantucket, which she read about years ago. However, her trip to Boston was last-minute, and the Cape was booked up. Travel […]
Wild Whales, Hyannis, Cape Cod
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein When my friend, Elaine, came to visit me for the 4th of July, she wanted to go whale watching in Cape Cod. She found a whale […]
Skydiving: Conquer Your Fears
“Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.” Memories ignited While flipping through my Facebook feed, I bumped into a Will Smith video on skydiving. One night, when drinking with his friends, someone came up with the great idea of skydiving. The whole night, his skin crawled with terror. Regardless, he showed up the next morning for […]
Playful Seals at La Jolla Cove, California
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France In my mid-twenties, I moved to California. Before heading to the Los Angeles area, I spent a few months in San Diego. Every day, after work, I would drive to La Jolla Cove and walk the path. My eyes would […]
On Third Cafe, The Jersey Shore
“Coffee… because adulting is hard.” After my work meetings, I needed to find a place to eat before jumping on the road and heading home. I realized I was very close to the Jersey Shore (Sea Girt area), a place I had never been to before. I was curious what the the beach was all […]
Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island
“I take to the open road, healthy and free, the world before me.” – Walt Whitman New England has many beautiful spots to explore. One of the hidden gems near Boston is Newport, Rhode Island. You can take a quick day trip, or spend a few days in the area. There are cute, little shops, the beach, […]
The Dynamic Duo Dine at Neptune Oyster
“Roommate Rules: Be a good friend. Laugh every day. Respect each other. Share stuff. Listen to music. Be a good listener. Be spontaneous. Be yourself.” One of the perks of moving back to the Boston area is reconnecting with old friends. Although my college roommate, Shireen, is from the Midwest, she lives in Massachusetts. To celebrate […]
11 Things to Explore in Seattle
“Only the curious have, if they live, a tale worth telling at all.” – Alistair Reid When you travel for work, do you take time to explore your surroundings? Or, do you go straight to your hotel room, attend your meetings, and head back home? If you have the chance to venture out, I suggest you […]
Muse Paintbar in Lynnfield
“Do something that gets people’s attention.” – Caption at Muse Paintbar in Lynnfield When I lived in Florida, I joined the Junior League. I met Gisela, who invited me into her book club and then into her GNO (Girls’ Night Out) group. Once a month, our GNO group would meet for dinner and wine. Our dinners evolved […]