camino: what to pack?

camino: what to pack?

Deciding what to bring on the Camino de Santiago can be extremely difficult. There are a number of factors to consider when creating your packing list. For one, the variation in climates. If walking all of the Camino Francés, you will pass through a medley of landscapes: lush, mountainous regions; desert plains; sprawling green farmland. Obviously, … Continue reading »

a backpacker’s guide to hitchhiking

a backpacker’s guide to hitchhiking

My first experience with hitchhiking was in the fine city of Porto, Portugal. It was early July of 2011, Mia and I had just finished our first stint of walking the Camino de Santiago, and we were stuck in Porto after a rash decision had prompted us to hop on the first train going south … Continue reading »

cherry blossom festival in dc: is it worth it?

cherry blossom festival in dc: is it worth it?

That most beloved time of year has come and gone here in Washington, DC. The time when allergies go haywire and there are seemingly more tourists than residents crowding the downtown metro stops. That’s right, I’m talking about the Cherry Blossom Festival. In 1912, 3,000 Yoshino cherry blossom trees were given to the United States … Continue reading »

why i love living in washington, dc

why i love living in washington, dc

As this is a travel blog, all my posts thus far have been dedicated to places to which I have traveled. However, it’s high time that I dedicate a few words to the city I live and work in 6 months out of the year: Washington, DC. To say I love DC is putting it … Continue reading »

here to say hello

here to say hello

Hi friends, So you may or may not have noticed, but I haven’t been very active on this site lately. I have good reasons for my lack of chatter. I’ve been working 60+ hour weeks as a tour guide in DC. The Cherry Blossoms are finally coming out to play after a long winter, and … Continue reading »

a visit to the oldest pub in new york city

a visit to the oldest pub in new york city

I took a trip up to NYC about a month ago to visit some friends. It was my third time in the Big Apple, and I’m already itching to go back. There’s just so much to do there that it’s quite impossible to ever be bored. The city is overwhelming. …So overwhelming, in fact, that … Continue reading »

the mystical beauty of northern ireland

the mystical beauty of northern ireland

With St. Paddy’s Day just around the corner, there’s been lots of chatter about Ireland. I first traveled to the Republic 3 years ago when I went to Dublin to celebrate the aforementioned holiday. I loved the city, and my experience there inspired my return in 2011. However while on that first trip, I discovered more than … Continue reading »