Despite being a tea drinker, when you’re given the opportunity to visit Jamaica and taste one of the finest coffees in the world — directly …
A Small Farm Tour Exploring Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
Trip Journal
Why I Waited 8 Years To Visit The Normandy Beaches
I had been living in France for over seven years and been dating the same Frenchman for more than four before I finally made the …
Exploring The Amazon From Colombia (And Why You Really Need To Respect Nature)
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to …
Learning To Make Sancocho In A Local Home In Bogota, Colombia (Recipe Included!)
For those who read my personal travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, I recently wrote about a bike tour in Bogota, Colombia that I loved. …
#ProjectLoveNote: To Best Friends In Far Places
To my best friend, Distance doesn’t matter. You changed my life for the better. Meeting my future best friend was the last thing on my …
A Sustainable Wellness Getaway At Al Capone’s Old SoCal Hideaway
“Qigong is the practice of mindful of your body, mind and breath,” explains Michael, my Tai Chi instructor for the morning. “If you’re mindful of …
#ProjectLoveNote: An Ode To Solo Female Travelers
To All Solo Female Travelers, You inspire me. Three years ago I had just returned from Guatemala, my eyes suddenly open to the rest of …
California Culture: An Artisanal Afternoon In Old Town Temecula
It seems you can’t travel anywhere nowadays without seeing McDonald’s, Subway and Chick-fil-A. Recently, I was invited to a wedding in a place known not …
48 Hours On A Vineyard: 5 Things I Learned During Harvest Season
Sepia-toned movies like French Kiss, Sideways and A Good Year paint a romantic image of life on a vineyard. Who wouldn’t want to abandon beige …
#ProjectLoveNote: Guatemala, You Stole My Heart
To my beautiful Guatemala, You stole my heart. Three years ago when I stepped on a plane for the first time – when I stepped …