I wished they had asked if we were ready before the plane thrummed to life and began moving. Everyone cheered and I raised my fist halfheartedly as we lurched forward. We had an appointment 12,000 feet in the air. I shifted in my uncomfortable bright orange jumpsuit and reviewed the simple instructions over and over … Continued
Bravery is too often confused with adventure and action. Too often, people diminish their own bravery because it might lack the drama of scenery. Bravery is in fact a simple notion: you show bravery when you do something you thought you couldn’t do. For many, bravery is tapped into when limits are pushed, which of … Continued
“So who’s older?” the dreaded question. Everyone asks, and it would be fine if we were twins or something, but we’re not and I happen to be a whole year and nine months-yes I’ve counted- older. And when I tell them they seem so surprised, just because she is a little thicker and taller, they … Continued
To My Lovely Mexico I have been very blessed because my parents have given me the opportunity to travel with them. I am not talking about extravagant places like Peru or Australia because my mom has a theory; in order for me to appreciate my own culture as much as others, I have to first … Continued
I could always hear the Sea calling, the ebb and flow of the waves, playing like an omnipresent lullabye; gently humming in the background of every significant scene of my life. The death of my mother, the long talks with my father, birthdays and kisses, even heartbreaks. My heart had been broken before, but … Continued
My parents asked me what I wanted to do to celebrate graduating from college and without hesitation I told them I wanted to travel to Europe. My best friend and I arrived in Vienna in mid-May and the most freeing trip of my life officially began. The third stop on our trip was to Prague. … Continued
Australia was one of the furthest places I could think of going and I took the plunge. Leaving my life in New York, I traveled over 9,600 miles across the globe to study abroad in a place where I knew no one. All I knew was that I’d be embarking on a brand new adventure. … Continued
When she announced to my sister and me that we were going on a family vacation to Costa Rica, our mother didn’t lead with the possibility of seeing the still-active Arenal Vocano glowing in the evenings, nor the country’s vivid wildlife, nor even the opportunity to learn to surf on the beaches of Tamarindo. Instead, … Continued
The place I have chosen to write about is Rincon, Puerto Rico, USA. My husband and I have been coming to Rincon for over thirty years. We have brought our children here and look forward to bringing our grandchildren. It is a small piece of paradise. An area with simple people and beautiful resources. This is … Continued
India. First stop: Goa. On my 3rd day in Goa, something significant happened- I lost the backplate of the locket I had been carrying which said ‘I carry your heart in my heart’. The locket was in memory of the baby I couldnt keep, but couldnt let go of in my heart. Other than this … Continued