Hey, everyone! This post is going to be formatted a little differently than my usual ones, as it is mostly a “live-tweet” chronicle of a horrendous 48-hour journey from the US back to Aotearoa NZ. I started writing it as a way to process the drama that kept continuously unfolding but ultimately decided to share… Read More The Worst Flight Experience of My Life
Hi, everyone! Well, today is my last full day back in America. While it was only three weeks, it actually felt like a lot longer for me. I feel nice and relaxed having spent so much time with my parents – eating good food, spending time together, and relaxing. It was a proper vacation, which… Read More Time is Weird: Final Days in America
Hey, everyone! The main attraction this week was driving down to Indiana with my parents and nephew in an attempt to see the total solar eclipse. Aside from that, there was a lot of time spent hanging out with my nephew. Surprising Dillan While Dillan knew I was coming home for the eclipse, he didn’t… Read More Total Solar Eclipse: Take Two
Hey, everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted on here but since I’ll be getting back in the groove soon once I head to New Zealand, I wanted to share some of my recent Midwest memories with frequent visits to Chicago, Michigan, and the suburbs. September 1-5 During my last post, I left off… Read More Midwest Memories
I recently got back from a trip to Alaska in June. I have been to a few locations higher up in the northern hemisphere before, but usually I’ve gone in the darker months with the intention to see the northern lights. I’ve been to Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Norway, all for that reason. Going up… Read More Alaska in June
November 29th Hilo-side It’s my first full day on the Big Island of Hawaii and wow is it amazing. I got into Kailua last night after a long flight from Chicago and I don’t think I know what I was getting myself into. I drove about six hours today. Through lava fields, ocean views to… Read More The Big Island of Hawai’i
The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are where it got real. All of Colorado up until this point – Crested Butte, Black Canyon, Hanging Lake, were stunning and beautiful, but Rocky Mountain National Park really showcased the variety Colorado has to offer. Andy, Mike, and I arrived the night before, so seeing the mountains in… Read More Rocky Mountain National Park
Glenwood Springs Andy, Mike, and I continued our road trip journey from Gunnison and went to the Glenwood Springs. I missed out on visiting hot springs in Iceland, in Israel, and in Lake Tahoe. Finally, I’ve had my opportunity. Mike is an amazing yoga instructor, check out his Instagram! If you’re in Denver, I’m sure… Read More Glenwood Springs & Hanging Lake
Hartman Rocks Starting our morning with coffee and chai teas, we prepared for what the day had in store for us. First on the agenda was Hartman Rocks, a hangout spot near Gunnison, Colorado. The drive up was a little too steep for me, but it was worth it. The rock formations were beautiful, with… Read More Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Gunning for Gunnison After getting a small sample of Colorado, Gunnison was first on our road trip objective. Andy, Mike, and I planned to arrive by nightfall but with a late start, the three and a half hour drive didn’t seem like enough time for a decent hike. We got farther from Denver, with the mountains… Read More Checking Out Crested Butte, Colorado