Posts Tagged ‘ photography ’

The Weekend Files: Segovia – A Photo Essay

I’ve traveled to a few places in my life that just cannot be described in words.  There’s no appropriate word or phrase to describe the vivacity of the colors, the interesting yet often complicated history, the warmth of the people and the intricate architecture. Segovia is one of those...

End of summer recap: A photo essay

Happy almost Labor Day! Today marks the unofficial last weekend of summer, how sad! Although I’m bummed that summer is on its way out, looking back, it was one of my best regarding travel.  I was able to travel domestically and internationally, and now with a move to Madrid on the horizon,...

My favorite way to prepare for Madrid…

Anyone who knows me (or has read this blog for longer than five minutes) knows I love to eat. I’ve become passionate about food because I think the cuisine of a city or country is one of the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of that particular destination.  As you...

Happy Birthday, America!

Happy 4th of July! I want to celebrate America’s birthday by sharing a few of my favorite photos I’ve snapped across the country this year. Enjoy!

A helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon

Part of me feels like a terrible American because I had never visited the Grand Canyon before last week.  It’s not like I hadn’t tried!  The last time I was in Arizona, a freak snowstorm caused the south rim of the Canyon to close and seemingly dash my hopes of...

DC Life – Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s at the Corcoran Gallery of Art

Last week I visited the Corcoran Gallery of Art for the first time to view a new exhibit about the subculture of graffiti, rap, go-go and punk scene in D.C. during the 1980s and early 90s.  Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s showcases the birth of an underground...

My top 30 travel photos of 2012

On this last day of the year, I want to reflect on my favorite 30 travel photos of 2012.  I have been blessed to visit SO many new towns and cities and five new states! All of my trips have been incredible experiences that have allowed me to learn...

I survived.

I just wanted to get that out-of-the-way in case you were worried.  How was your Thanksgiving?? Mine was highly caloric and wonderful and I hope yours was as well.  In my last post I discussed my extensive menu and I’m proud to say that I prepared almost everything on...

NYC Snaps

Hey! I hope you had a great weekend! I spent this weekend mainly in my apartment since it’s rare that I get to enjoy some time at home these days.  Lately it even feels like it’s rare that I spend time in NYC on the weekends.  I’ve been fortunate to spend...