Tell me what you know about Baltimore!

The title says it about all…what do YOU know about Baltimore? I’m probably moving there in August, and want your thoughts! In the spirit of full disclosure: I will be commuting several times per week to attend a graduate school program in Philadelphia (YAY!), however, my significant other will likely be working Washington, DC.

What do you . . . → Read More: Tell me what you know about Baltimore!

How could I forget?

Yesterday, I realized how close I came to transforming back into a my past self. A self whose life revolved around my credit score and the cleanliness of my office desk. What I was like thirteen months ago.

Thirteen months ago, I embarked on a journey which took me through seven countries, three of which I called . . . → Read More: How could I forget?

The Backpacking Chica is BACK!

Holy Hell!

It’s been way too long since I wrote a post on here…but never fear, you haven’t been far from my mind! In my “absence” I was working behind the scenes trying to get more exposure for this site, which got me more readers…and more spammers. I do apologize if random posts of mine have weird . . . → Read More: The Backpacking Chica is BACK!

Forecast: sun, sand, and…grannies?

Hello hello!

How goes it? Good I hope!

Yours truly is in good ol’ South Florida. Fort Myers to be exact! This sprawling, urban suburbia, just 30 miles from the second richest town in the USA, has one of the worst unemployment rates in the nation. Spat out without second thought to such small issues like the environment, . . . → Read More: Forecast: sun, sand, and…grannies?

Back in Black!!! Welcome to Tallahassee, Florida.

Hey Folks!

Yep, it’s me! I’m back! No, this is not an on-screen apparition (you know, you really should stop drinking all of that coffee); it is truly me!

Yes, my friends, I’ve been gone from the blogosphere for some time now. I needed a little time to pull myself together, work on my book, and generally speaking, . . . → Read More: Back in Black!!! Welcome to Tallahassee, Florida.

Coming back to civilization.

Things that I didn’t know existed. Thanks Africa!

Just got back to civilization and I realized that I have missed out on a lot. Like…a whole lot.

1)      The Ipod pad thing. My netbook is only 9 months old and is already out of date. Thanks Apple!

2)      Inception, the movie. This craze has completely passed me by. I . . . → Read More: Coming back to civilization.

In remembrance. Nine years.

An American high school, September 11th, 2001:

My heart thumped as I turned my face to watch the blockbuster-esque drama unfold. Clammy hands clenched in my lap, suppressing the tears that began to well in the corners of my eyes.

Silence. Blood-drained faces looked to each other for guidance.

The television flickered and switched to a scene replay; the sun . . . → Read More: In remembrance. Nine years.

I'm in Los Angeles and I want to see YOU!

Hello Lovelies!

Yep, I’m back. It’s your favorite blogger checkin’ to tell you that I am in the great city of Los Angeles at this very moment, and I want to meet YOU. In fact, I want YOU and all your friends and family to come out on Saturday night for a free photography exhibit where I . . . → Read More: I'm in Los Angeles and I want to see YOU!

Getting ready to return to the "West": Coming to America

Hello World!

When I touch down in America, I will have been traveling for just around nine months. Nine months in developing countries with brief respites (five days in total) in developed nations. As I get ready to pack my backpack for the last time (until I leave in September again!) I have started thinking about the . . . → Read More: Getting ready to return to the "West": Coming to America

How four girls climbed a mountain and survived.

This last summer, a small group of my friends (all girls, by the way) decided to climb up Mount Wittenburg in the New York Catskills.  Preparing for our adventure the night before, the only Wittenburg veteran quickly assured us that it was a “fun walk”, “not very hard”, and rounded off the conversation by concluding . . . → Read More: How four girls climbed a mountain and survived.

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