Travels with My Mother
“Mom, what are you still dreaming of doing, what big wish remains that you still want to do or accomplish, what passions haven’t you accomplished…
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Where Have All the Pencils Gone?
I sat on the train and watched my mom complete her crossword puzzle with her No. 2 pencil. I was thinking about how I hadn’t…
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Modern Family
I look at the little square on the electronic form, and my mouse hovers over the top of it. I hesitate, think about my life…
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It’s Mom’s Turn
“But why can’t you just travel for a year in the United States? There’s plenty to see around here.” She pleaded. I could see the…
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Going it Alone
“Why don’t you just go by yourself?” Rachel asked. I let the thought sink in – my mind was swirling in confusion. My gut reaction…
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The Beauty in Being Lost
It should have been simple – I plugged the address into Google Maps on my phone and the Strudel Factory was immediately identified. I zoomed…
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Awaking a Sleeping Beast
Why is it that when I meet someone – that’s when I feel most alone? The brain is a funny thing. I don’t really think…
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The Era of the New Nomad
Back in 2013 a new kind of traveler was emerging. They left their safe and settled lifestyles, to travel the world – indefinitely. And I…
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W is For…
The W trek is a 4 to 5-day trek in Torres Del Paine Park covering approximately 50 miles. It’s the most popular route in the…
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Meet Sherry – This is me 6 years later
To my right is a glacier; in front of me are mountains covered in dark, moody clouds; evergreens dot the ridge line in front, running…
