How Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed My View of Everyday Life (And How We Travel)

When you’re sitting cross-legged on the side of a freeway, sweating profusely, a candy bar in one hand and a near-dead phone in another, you start to question your life choices. On the Camino, life becomes simple. While that may sound a bit contradictory, considering the whole freeway-sweating-starving incident, it’s not. While hiking from townContinue reading “How Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed My View of Everyday Life (And How We Travel)”

A Weekend in Lake Como, Italy: Itinerary and Tips

I had always wanted to go to Lake Como, especially when I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I never got around to squeezing it into my travel schedule while I was living there, yet it was worth the wait. This year, I planned a long weekend to the little town of Como and gotContinue reading “A Weekend in Lake Como, Italy: Itinerary and Tips”

12 Unique, Mouthwatering Dishes to Bring to the Thanksgiving Table This Year

The annual Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t just have to be turkey and mashed potatoes (although potatoes are unashamedly my comfort food). So… were you asked to bring a side dish to the family dinner and you’re just not sure what to make? Here are some fresh and new ideas, from finger foods to tasty sweets. FingerContinue reading “12 Unique, Mouthwatering Dishes to Bring to the Thanksgiving Table This Year”