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Scenes From The Road in Iceland
I recently spent 8 days driving around Iceland. Or, more accurately, being driven around Iceland by my friends whose driving skills are far superior to
Street Art in Pilsen: Murals in Chicago’s Mexican Neighborhood
I had one full day to explore Chicago before BlogHouse began, and how did I spend it? About as predictably as possible: biking around the
Bardarbunga Be Damned, I’m Traveling To Iceland!
By the time this post goes live, barring any volcanic eruption/disruption from Bardarbunga, I should be en route to JFK Airport to meet my roadtrip
Sometimes, You Just Gotta Roll With The Punches
“THERE’S A VOLCANO ALERT FOR ICELAND!”, Becca texted me last week, just 11 days before we were due to fly to Reykjavik. I immediately took
Waimanu Valley Hike: Everything You Need To Know
I don’t know about you, but the trips I take tend to be planned around one particular thing I’ve been aching to see or do.
Governors Island: NYC’s Newly-Renovated Urban Playground
As an outdoorsy and jaded New Yorker, I’m quick to cite lack of outdoor adventures as the main reason I should relocate. I just want
Falling Out Of Love With New York
On January 1, New York and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary. Except, unlike previous years, it didn’t feel like much of a celebration. I
The 3 Best Things To Do On The Chicago Waterfront
What’s an outdoorsy girl to do on a sunny summer day in a new city? Take to the water, of course! The Chicago waterfront is
A Bridge Lover’s Guide to NYC Bridges on the East River
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The Kunsthaus Museum in Zurich // FLASHBACK FRIDAY
I spent a week in Switzerland in September of 2008. Much of this time was spent frolicking around various lakes (*ahem* Lake Geneva, Lake Maggiore)