The Truth About Traveling With Invisalign

Cleaning my Invisalign trays in the waters of gorgeous Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Cleaning my Invisalign trays in the waters of gorgeous Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Even though I had braces as a kid, my bottom teeth started moving towards crooked again almost immediately after I had them taken off. Continue reading “The Truth About Traveling With Invisalign”

The Great Penguin Incident of Christmas 2015 (or How to Be a Good Steward)

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It was Christmas Day in Sumner, New Zealand, where I was spending the holidays with Tom and his family. Continue reading “The Great Penguin Incident of Christmas 2015 (or How to Be a Good Steward)”

Happy Holidays from AUSTRALIA!

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Greetings from sunny Melbourne!

Continue reading “Happy Holidays from AUSTRALIA!”

New Zealand Teaser

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Remember 2 months ago when I promised I’d write more about my New York life??

Oops. Continue reading “New Zealand Teaser”

Update: Grad School Life, Writing Without Moving, and My Next Big Travel Adventure!

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Things have been pretty quiet here on the blog lately – but not for lack of activity in my own life. Continue reading “Update: Grad School Life, Writing Without Moving, and My Next Big Travel Adventure!”

5 Things I Didn’t Expect To Miss About Nicaragua

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As we finally come out of a very long winter here in New York City, it’s hard to believe that it was Granada I called home in the months before my move here. Continue reading “5 Things I Didn’t Expect To Miss About Nicaragua”

Update: Life in New York City as a Highly Sensitive Person

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Acting very cool in my empty NYC apartment the day I moved in (yes, this picture shows nearly all of it)

I’m not going to lie, the last five months have been rough. Continue reading “Update: Life in New York City as a Highly Sensitive Person”

[Featured Post] Best of: Nicaragua 2014

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I’ve been back from Nicaragua for nearly four months now, but my time there is still sitting heavily with me. Continue reading “[Featured Post] Best of: Nicaragua 2014”

My Advice to Future Volunteers of La Esperanza Granada

IMG_20141120_133102 So you’re thinking of volunteering abroad, and you’ve decided that Nicaragua – as one of the cheapest and safest countries in Central America – is looking like a pretty good option. Continue reading “My Advice to Future Volunteers of La Esperanza Granada”

Strength, Privilege, and Conflicts When Traveling in a Machismo Culture

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I can recall many times that I wandered Granada on my own – enjoying the city, running errands, and contemplating the same question: Could I really do this? Continue reading “Strength, Privilege, and Conflicts When Traveling in a Machismo Culture”