Today markets a year since hurricane Maria devastated this island.
Tag: traveling
Fort Williams, Scotland
Getting up to the Isle of Eigg and my volunteering opportunity was definitely an undertaking. Instead of trying to do it all in a day or two, I decided to take my time and experience more then what I could see from out the train window. I also may have been determined to ride the…
Smart Travelers Wallet
One of the most frequent questions I receive about traveling involves the different cards and such I use. In this post I’m going to break down the different cards and strategies I use to manage my money while traveling. While traveling I have 2 debit cards, and 2 credit cards. Debit Cards The best all…
Photo of the Day
Children dance during the Fiesta Patronal en Matagalpa, Nicaragua. 2016.
Photo of the day
A woman works to make recycled paper at Las Muejeres Ambientalistas in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Muejeres Ambientalistas is a non-profit group that makes products for their recycled paper to help support and care for single mothers who have escaped domestic violence relationships. 2016
The Highs and Lows of Traveling
As a traveler, particularly a travel photographer, it’s very easy to only show the highlights and let people believe traveling is always living your best self: traveling to cool places, exploring awesome sites, and making great friends. Sometimes, however, traveling sucks. Traveling can be bad food, getting ripped off, and being so exhausted all you…
Visiting Korcula Island, Croatia
Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Croatia with my family and some really amazing family friends. I was already planning a trip to Europe and it turned out to be the perfect beginning. At first I was some what nervous at the size, 10!, of the group. How was a group that…
Costa Rica Precursor
My trip to Costa Rica was unlike an of my other adventures. Instead of traveling solo or with a small, trusted band of friends I was the solo adult taking 4 high school students. Three of the four had never been on an airplane and none of them had ever been outside of the United…
Budget while traveling
I am a details orientated person which makes planning and maintaining my budget almost fun. I know, I know, I’m a weirdo. For my current eight month trip I did an extensive budget. In total I had about 10,000 usd; a product of selling my car, graduation gifts, and working 60 hours a week for…
Eating watermelon with a fork
It has been a very long week. It’s hard to believe that only a week ago I left Seattle. After arriving at my house in Sevilla, I met my roommate and we explored the town. So. Much. Walking. Friday was orientation day spent walking the city, meeting teachers, and eating. Getting used to the eating…
Honey and Sugar
The sun poured through the window as I opened my eyes and welcomed another beautiful day. Although the warmth made clothes unnecessary I slipped a dress on and made my way to breakfast. Mi madre Español had an all day meeting, but she left my roommate and me breakfast on the table. As I sat…
A Thousand Words
When in Sevilla: wonder the streets, escape the sun with an iced coffee under a local cafe, get lost in the ancient structures, take as many pictures as possible.
Don't Worry Madre 