The journeys of a young-ish female traveler
Budapest was truly a magical city. The architecture, the people, and the vibe were just perfect. I stayed close to the Danube, so I was able to walk along it many times. Looking at all the buildings and bridges lit up was so amazing. Budapest will have a special place in my heart for a … Continue reading Magical Budapest: My Favorites Places
It's always a little surprising to me when I am traveling and people come up to ask me questions or directions. Have they mistaken me for a local? Do they think I look like I know a lot? I ask these questions because I almost always do not have answers for them. I have never … Continue reading “Do you know where…?” and Other Questions I Am Asked When I Travel
Location: Lisbon Date: Early December, 2013 A woman politely stops me on the sidewalk as I am heading up to Eduardo VII Park from the Marquess of Pombal Square. She says something in a language that I can't understand. Her brown hair looks windblown around her bisque-colored face even though I hadn't felt the wind blow … Continue reading A Woman and a Toddler
When I am traveling by myself in an unknown city there are the many thoughts and feelings simultaneously going through my head. Traveling is not only strenuous for the body, but also for the mind. Below I listed some of the things going around in my head while I travel. 1. Does this person standing next … Continue reading Inside the Head of a Solo Female Traveler
I discovered some old poetry of mine I had written many years ago. Finding this is almost like a window into my past. It makes me feel content to connect with my past self. I am the same as I was then, yet different. I think that I'm still searching for the images in these poems, however. … Continue reading Poetry From My Past Speaks to My Future
Tripping and Trekking 