Category: travel
What to Do In: Beacon, NY
Beacon is my home away from home, where I go to visit family during the summers, for holidays, and lazy weekends. Over the past ten years since I've gotten to know the area, Beacon has gentrified greatly. Discount shops gave way to art galleries and fast food joints left for artisan Taquerias and Thai restaurants. … Continue reading What to Do In: Beacon, NY
What to Do In: Casa de Campo
This weekend I zipped down to the Dominican Republic for a quick visit and my friends whisked me away by surprise to Casa de Campo. It had been one of the few things left on my Dominican Bucket List that was never accomplished (Costanza is still on the list) so it was amazing that they … Continue reading What to Do In: Casa de Campo
Photoblog: Washington, D.C.
Here are a few photos from my trip to D.C. in August. I have been there before, this trip was mostly to see some friends who live near Dupont Circle, and do a little bit of touring. The Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection, in walking distance of Dupont has a wonderfully small collection of Modern … Continue reading Photoblog: Washington, D.C.
What the Pope Should Do While Visiting NYC
I admit - I'm no expert on the Pope. However, having lived in New York pretty much my entire life, and having spent three glorious years in New York City, I'd like to make a few suggestions for his NYC visit. It seems his Holiness is seeing a lot of the city, and is not … Continue reading What the Pope Should Do While Visiting NYC
Motivation Monday: The Inspirational Quotes I Gave My Students
When I was teaching English in the Dominican Republic, I liked to give my high school-level classes inspirational quotes for them to ponder as a starting activity. Sometimes this would turn into a discussion about historical figures and thought leaders, other times they'd add words to their vocabulary arsenal. Other times, they'd just learn Miss … Continue reading Motivation Monday: The Inspirational Quotes I Gave My Students
What You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad
If you are anything like me, with a constant urge to travel and see more of the world and yes, even live somewhere outside of your home country, a job offer or project abroad can be an amazing opportunity. Whether it’s teaching English, working on a nonprofit project with a large organization like Peace Corps, or … Continue reading What You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad






