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Adventure, Set, Go!
“Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.” – J.R.R Tolkien Am I insane?” I’m 99% 100% sure that’s my new mantra. Moving across the world for a job when I have never traveled before (save for trips across North America) is actually insane, nuts, bananas, absolutely bonkers. Doing…
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A Pause
I was ready for a pause. Drawing a deep, steadying breath, I stepped off the airplane onto the familiar tarmac path. The scent of the air, tinged with jet fuel and anticipation, unfurled memories of a tearful goodbye spoken a year ago in this very terminal. Now, with each step, the warm embrace of home…
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Counting Countries
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport.” Thanks to ‘Love Actually,’ and my travels around the world, I feel I now truly understand this sentiment – especially after having had the opportunity to exit those doors this past Christmas- though I like Gatwick…
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Oceans, Camels, and Castles
Friendships are curious things. You find someone you kinda like or tolerate, and decide, hey this person is someone I could actually share my weirdness with. Weird. Being transparent here: I struggle with friendships. I’m not a person who goes out of their way to be with people. I’m the kind of person who loves…
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Aventurile Romanesti!
Adventuring is hard. Yeah, it sounds like a major humble brag, but I promise it’s not. I’m someone who thrives on routine and knowing what my environment looks like day to day. I like organizing, even just in my head, the food I’ll eat tomorrow and the things I’ll wear. I like to know where…
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The Globe Traveler's Wife 