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November was full of some tough moments, but some others were really great.
On December 30, 2003, my husband and I got married on a sandy beach in the Dominican Republic, just as the sun set. Were I to leave that story there, it would be beautiful.read more[...]
Recently, I decided to take my boys out for a day of hiking. There are some short hikes around the reservation near our home here in New Jersey, but I wanted something a bit more challenging, so we headed an hour away to Pennsylvania to explore the trails along t[...]
A little over 18 years ago I had saved up money working for a non-profit in New York City while also going to college for my Bachelors in Communications to travel the world once I had gotten my degree. My degree, I had decided then, was a symbol of pride for my[...]
It's International Women's Day and I am sitting in the inaugural Women's Travel Festival here in NYC. I am listening to the many women doing their presentations, sharing their stories, and exposing themselves emotionally for the sake of inspiring and empowering oth[...]
On Dec. 30, 2003, I married one of the funniest, sweetest guys I know. I still can't believe it really. Especially considering that when I met him I wasn't really interested in a boyfriend, let alone a husband. I mean, I yelled at the guy the first second I saw[...]
As travelers we often contemplate and write about the marks a place and its people leave behind, whether it be in our hearts, our minds, our beings. But how often do we pay attention to the marks that we leave behind? Are they worthy of our mention? My mother wa[...]
In listening to most travelers, and maybe a few travel writers, one would think that the best adventures are those found and sought out in distant lands. One would also believe that the best stories, the best pictures, or the most bragging rights come from these ex[...]
I'm not a fan of New Year Resolutions. Though I love New Beginnings. For me, it's a time of reflection, a time to take a long hard look at what/who is weighing me down, and what/who is lifting me up. But most of all it is a time, though not the only time througho[...]
