How to Stay Calm in a Stressful Airport
I am not a patient person. I am quick to annoyance, and not usually very far off from anger. It’s a flaw I have tried to work on over the years and, in some ways, been able to control. Traveling is stressful and the logistics can be annoying. Here are my tips for keeping calm, even in the midst an… Continue reading
Hibiscus Margarita Recipe
I got to taste one of these refreshing jamaica (hibiscus) margaritas at a Chiles & Chocolate Cooking Class in Huatulco, Mexico. The hibiscus mixes so perfectly with the tequila, making for a very crisp and delicious beverage.
Look how pretty the hibiscus water is when it mixes with the tequila!
First, you’ll have to make the agua… Continue reading
Convincing a Mendoza Bus Driver to Drive Me Home
I studied abroad in Mendoza, Argentina when I was 18 years old. Prior to that trip, my travels had been limited to horrible road trips with my family. Everything from the plane ride to learning how to properly pack a carry on was completely new to me. One thing I struggled with was dealing with public transportation. I had many… Continue reading
Empire State Building – It Lives Up to the Hype
The Empire State Building is one of the attractions that is swarming with tourists every hour of every day of the year. It is featured in countless movies, tv shows, and guidebooks. The hype is everywhere, and you know what? It’s worth it. I don’t care how over-exposed it is, my trip to the Empire State Building was amazing. If… Continue reading
Silly Sights in New York City: A Photo Essay
New York City is full of so many incredible, beautiful, and picturesque sites. I took photos of a lot of those, of course, but instead of showing you a photo essay with the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and other such tourist attractions, I thought I’d say some of New York’s personality with you. Here are some silly sights… Continue reading
Would You Eat Grasshoppers?
For you, eating grasshoppers may sound disgusting, but the people of the Oaxaca region of Mexico eat grasshoppers all the time! I like to consider myself mildly adventurous when it comes to food, as long as it isn’t strange animal parts, so when when I got a chance to try the local delicacy in Huatulco, Mexico with Apple Vacations,… Continue reading
