“Only five days?” friends exclaimed, when we shared our next trip’s details. This proved to be a solid amount of time to dip our toes into three very beautiful Italian cities, beginning with one day in Milan. We landed at 9am, heading straight to Duomo station via metro to drop our backs at the hotel Read More
The Maldives portion of our most recent Epic journey was meant to quickly shake off the stresses of New York, and snap us directly into vacation mode. What a treat we had in store for us at the Conrad Maldives on Rangali Island. Flying into Male, a Conrad host picked us up for the bus transport Read More
When I first visited Napa and its surroundings, I thought: “this is it”. Everything I ate or drank was so beautifully made… so deeply cared for, that I wanted to quit life and move there immediately. I wanted to be a part of this foodie breed of craftsmen, by association or by trade. The sun Read More
I was both excited and apprehensive to return to Tokyo as a tourist, having lived there for three years yet not being back for five. The usual worries were present- “will my language skill be up to par? What will my old friends be like? What will I be like around them?” And still, there Read More
I recently took a trip down memory lane, revisiting photos of places and memories that have slowly become more distant with time. These pictures bring me happiness, and transport me back to the times and places when I first encountered these animal subjects. Read More
Being as I’m not a gambler, I was skeptical about Atlantic City at first. I have since come to appreciate the food, entertainment, and relaxation options that are on offer, and now frequently turn to AC for an easy weekend getaway from NYC. Here are my Atlantic City tips. Our first choice for hotels is Read More
Long before dawn showed its crack, we boarded a local bus from Pemba, Mozambique to Palma- an estimated 10 hours away. In the pitch black of the African morning, my pelvis clanged against the metal bar supporting my behind, chickens in basket clucked (lamenting their fate or ours, I’m still not sure), and our journey began Read More
Three years in Tokyo stemmed from one flippant comment. “Why not Japan?” The clock was quickly ticking on our relationship. While both working on cruise ships, we realized the choice to stay together meant moving back to the real world- but where? Somewhere neutral, new. Challenging. That’s when the comment came. And so, upon completion Read More
It was the tail end of an very eventful honeymoon, in which the mantra “O.I.A.- Only in Africa” was used frequently. Before leaving Dar Es Salaam for a safari in northern Tanzania, we decided to plan a three-day trip to Zanzibar upon our return. “You are looking to go to Zanzibar?” A voice asked from Read More
TIP 1: Get a car! After the 2 hour flight from La Guardia, we planned to get a cab from the Nashville airport to our hotel. The 6 mile drive cost $25, which was more than a car rental would cost for the day. After that first ride, we hired a car immediately. The hotel Read More
