Athens is the city of Athena, my most favorite Greek Goddess representing wisdom and courage. I first came to Athens in my early 20s when I did a class credit abroad. Ancient civilizations are college credit worthy and I was…
Stay: Charming Chattanooga
I recently went through Tennessee on my cross country road trip and I found Chattanooga to be both charming and adventurous. From eclectic restaurants, cocktail bars, boutique sauna spa’s and nearby hiking, this little Tennessee town has all the southern…
Thanksgiving on the night train to Jaisalmer
The November morning dust settled onto my skin as I polished my sleepy, waking eyes to my New Delhi flat. Rumbling vibrations echoed beneath my bed and through the paper-thin walls. The US Embassy had briefed us with email warnings…
No regrets, just relax.
Vegas has two options. Go hard or go easy. If you’ve managed to stay away from the neon lights and illustrious appeal of flashy shows and fleeting cards, then good on you. But there always seems to be that one friend…
The Best of Skiathos, Greece
Located in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skiathos is part of the Sporades archipelago just a forty minute flight from Athens. With quiet beaches, pine trees and romantic waterfront cafes, this island is an ideal getaway for both couples and solo…
8 Day Guide to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
For the solo female traveler it can be rewarding to stay local to an area with the exception of a few half-day to full-day trips. Simply, less time spent in transit and more time in leisure mode. Stay local, become…