Solo Travel Doesn’t Mean I’m Sad, Lonely, Or Afraid

“Your face is nice, but…” his thick Italian accent trailed off. “I don’t want to say,” he mumbled after a few seconds. Continue reading Solo Travel Doesn’t Mean I’m Sad, Lonely, Or Afraid

SydneeFebruary 11, 2019January 23, 2020Leave a comment

Travel

Letter of Recommendation: Vacation Rentals That Come With Pets

Tuxedo Todd is the coolest cat on the Lower East Side. No, that’s not local mob chatter. Continue reading Letter of Recommendation: Vacation Rentals That Come With Pets

SydneeJanuary 22, 2019February 21, 2019Leave a comment

Life, Travel

I’m Not Traveling To Find Myself

I’m not searching for purpose or the meaning of life or Instagram likes. And I sure as hell am not looking for my late-20-something-year-old self. I’m running away from her. Continue reading I’m Not Traveling To Find Myself

SydneeNovember 15, 2018November 15, 20182 Comments

Life, Travel

I Flew 4,000 Miles To Taste Chocolate Made In My Own Country

A walking, chocolate tour through the cobblestone streets of Paris with an experienced chocolatier? “Sounds unique to me,” I thought. Continue reading I Flew 4,000 Miles To Taste Chocolate Made In My Own Country

SydneeSeptember 18, 2018December 19, 20182 Comments

Career, Life, Travel

I Have Never Negotiated My Salary Because Of My Immigration Status

Although I’ve held many jobs—in public relations, marketing, academia, and now writing—I have never once negotiated my starting salary, much less petition for a raise. Continue reading I Have Never Negotiated My Salary Because Of My Immigration Status

SydneeAugust 28, 2018December 30, 2018Leave a comment

Culture, Life, Travel

I Couldn’t Watch “Mamma Mia!” For A Decade & Honey, Honey, It Was Rough

I don’t hate musicals, I’m not anti-ABBA, and I’m definitely not opposed to a Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan duet. Continue reading I Couldn’t Watch “Mamma Mia!” For A Decade & Honey, Honey, It Was Rough

SydneeAugust 14, 2018January 23, 20201 Comment

Culture, Life, Travel

I Attended A Music Festival On A Whim & I Wanted To Hate It So Badly

I can’t exactly say that I’m a hardcore EDM fan or anything but yeah, I get the urge to throw my hands in the air when my favorite Marshmello song comes on. Continue reading I Attended A Music Festival On A Whim & I Wanted To Hate It So Badly

SydneeApril 18, 2018January 23, 2020Leave a comment