The 9-year-old Trip

My family has a tradition: when each child reaches the age of nine, they get to plan a trip to anywhere in the world! The trip is with parents, but no siblings allowed. Nine is a good age – you’re still young enough to want to hang out with parents (no teenage…

Left ID at Home

Flight to attend a work conference in Orlando: 8:55am 7:45am: Arrive at LAX via Lyft. Perfect timing to stroll onto my flight 7:48am: Boarding pass machine is out of ink. 7:50am: Enter short security line and quickly realize my driver’s license is in my pants pocket, back at home. I have no other…

Around the World in 30 Days

While studying Tourism at the University of Queensland, I was lucky enough to take a summer study abroad course in Italy. Because it was summer break, I also wanted to visit my home (California), so it made the most sense to travel one-way around the world, from West to East.…

Havasupai

Only a few times, have I come across a teacher so inspiring that his stories and lessons transcend the subject into everyday life, but my journey begins with him. He was the type of man who always had a gleaming smile and looked into you with sparkling dark blue eyes.…

Belgium & Paris

June 14, 2010 For the past week, I have been visiting family on the East Coast in New Jersey and Philadelphia. It was a blast to see everyone and spend time with them before my big move to Australia.. On Sunday, I headed to Brussels (Background: one of my best…