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There's a thing about living in a new country and having a grand adventure that most people don't address on a travel blog:It's hard.Sometimes it's just really fucking hard.For me,…
London Christmas Lights 2015
I may complain occasionally (okay, frequently) about how gray and overcast London is, but the Christmas lights and decorations are mega making up for it. They're quickly becoming one of…
An average day (which is a good thing!)
Instagram is perhaps my most-beloved social media account, but lately I haven't been very disciplined about posting. I take photos but then don't think to post until 2am (whoops!), or…
Thoughts on traveling to Oslo in December
A few thoughts on traveling to Oslo in December (outside of tourist season, April - September) I had most of the tourist attractions to myself. I could spend as much…
Day 3 in Oslo: Taking it Slow
My timing has been off today — stayed up too late writing and was a bit slow getting out of the house. This is nothing new, so I've learned plenty…
Day 2 in Oslo: Double-Sock Day
Don't forget! You can still get a personal postcard from me just by signing up for my email list before Dec. 31st, 2015. The first batch goes out tomorrow! I woke up…
Day One in Oslo: walking, seeing, trying, buying
Greetings from Oslo, Norway!(Did you miss out on getting an Oslo postcard? You can still sign up to get one from Germany or Italy! Details here.)It's cold and dark here…
Thanks; Giving
I won't front, I stole that title from an email a new friend sent to invite everyone over for Thanksgiving.But I love it. It shined (shone?) a new light on…
Holland Park in 10 Photos
If you've been to London, you've probably walked through Hyde Park, watching the paddle boats or riding a bike along Carriage Drive. It's possible you've been to Regent's Park with…
Borough Market in Seven Photos
There's not a lot I can say about Borough Market that the internet doesn't already know. So instead, I'm dropping some photos here and calling it a day.I did learn…