It’s Monday morning in New York City and in the course of 3 hours, the weather has gone from rain to sleet to snow to cloudy. Such is the season it seems, one minute you’re walking around in a light jacket in awe of the warm weather you’re having in February; and the next… [Read More]
Essential Travel Apps to Have on Your Radar
With the touch of a finger, today’s travel apps can do everything from find you affordable airfare, comfortable accommodations, overcome language barriers and keep you connected to friends and family back home. Although I like to disconnect from technology when I travel, my travel apps are essential in the planning phase of my trip and can even lend a hand when I’m abroad.
Travel Beauty Essentials (+Giveaway!)
When I board international flights I often joke that my appearance will comically start to decline as the flight progresses. My skin will become dry, my voice will become hoarse with the cabin air, my under eye circles grow darker as I try to sleep, my hair gets wild and then I ultimately emerge from the bowels of… [Read More]
The Must Have Travel App: Why Gypsy Circle is the Next Big Thing
I am always on the look out for the latest travel apps to add to my growing collection. I’ve already found my preference in flight search apps and downloaded my go-to trip planning apps; but have yet to find anything similar to Gypsy Circle that connects me to people before my plane has touched the tarmac. Here’s why you need to download Gypsy Circle now!
The World Delivered to your Doorstep with GlobeIn
As I write this I am sitting perfectly satiated from a homemade breakfast of organic, scrambled eggs with roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and sprinkled with Inka salt from the sacred valley. The whipped eggs were served alongside wheat toast and fresh blueberries, raspberries and blackberries mixed with a dash of blonde coconut sugar from… [Read More]
Breaking the Language Barrier with Smartling Technology
When Smartling-a translation software company-recently asked me to share a moment when I was lost in translation, I had to pause and think. There have been plenty of moments when I’ve stared blankly at the person speaking to me, kicking myself for not having gained a basic understanding of the country’s language. As part… [Read More]
Discovering China with Panda Guides
While my travel style is all about living like a local and getting lost in a destination, I like to rely on guidebooks to give me a deeper understanding of the culture I’m visiting and the history that surrounds it.
Celebrating Artisans With ‘The Little Market’
Every now and then I come across a business that truly inspires me by how they give back to the community. Whether through charitable donations or sending a percentage of proceeds to non-profit organizations, there are an array of companies now that are founded on philanthropic principles. One such business is The Little Market.
