Of all the things that I thought I would do in 2013, tweeting from the White House was not one of them. But last Tuesday night I got to do just that. And for the State of the Union Address no less! “What? How!?!” were the first words from most people. “How!?!” is a fair [...]
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Photo Friday: Magnificent Macaws
December 21, 2012
Almost without fail, the best experiences while traveling are the ones that are unplanned. You can plan to see the main sights and attractions, plan to eat at the trendy restaurant, plan to go to that famous museum, but often what you just stumble across ends up being far more memorable. And so it was [...]
Sailing Smackdown: Key West Edition
December 18, 2012
Key West is a water lover’s paradise. Pretty much anything you want to do on the water, you can do here; snorkeling, paragliding, sailing, dolphin watching, jet skiing, kayaking and anything else you can imagine. Whether you grew up sailing or have never been on a boat before, Key West is the perfect place to stretch [...]
Photo Friday: A Very White House Christmas
December 14, 2012
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to take a holiday tour of the East Wing of the White House. While I’ve lived in DC for nearly 2 years, I‘d never done a tour of the President’s home and wasn’t sure what to expect. I was blown away by the opulence: crystal chandeliers, marble floors [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Christmas Time in DC
December 11, 2012
If you’re heading to the US Capital City during the holidays, there are two important things to know: 1. DC is not as extravagant as New York City during this time of year 2. But its still got tons to offer! (Just don’t expect Rockefeller & 5th Ave) Here’s a primer on what you should [...]







I’m a travel addicted twenty-something trying to figure out how to balance making a living with the desire to pack up and globe trot. To do lists keep me sane and I get abnormally giddy about research and budgets. My interests are many and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.

February 19, 2013
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