the little things

  Hidden less than an hour ferry ride away from Panama City, Island Taboga was just what lifted our spirits as avid outdoor-lovers. Just fourteen dollars round trip will get to this slice of paradise. The close-knit, colorful community clearly depends on tourism, but it still felt evoked it’s own culture–just had an openness to those wanting more than just the typical tourist destination to…

As of the most unique countries I’ve ever visited, catching a glimpse of Cuba was a special opportunity as an American. Traveling legally under a ‘People to People license’, my coworkers-turned-travel sisters had the chance to explore a country that truly feels like you are traveling back in time. You won’t see a Mc. Donalds or a Starbucks in sight- it’s a rare beauty! Cuba’s culture is alive and…

The human spirit needs place where nature has not been rearranged by the hands of man.

After moving to Panamá City alittle less than two months ago for a new job as a Travel Specialist for a non-profit, the thrill of adventure can turn into frustrated from the chaos of living in the hustle of the city and sitting at a desk for 40 hours a week. Buenos días, reality and culture shock. Adjusting to…

In two weeks, I leave for an anticipated challenging adventure to India. My heart has been anxiously pursing something to stay passionate about, and that kept me close to my wanderlust and love for people.

As I join a group of diverse people from different ages and backgrounds, we share a common mission in putting love into action. Love is powerful and poverty is something foreign to most of us…

Photos from California’s summer music & art festival: Coachella-Weekend 1

Stay wild.

“We do not want merely to see beauty . . . We want something else which can hardly be put into words – to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.” -C.S. Lewis

Photos from my spring break adventures: staying at La Misión Orphanage in Mexico and road tripping to explore, camp, and climb Zion’s National Park- absolutely…

Meet the intelligent and natural beauty, Sarah.

On the Road

      “I was surprised, as always, be how easy the act of leaving was, and how good it felt. The…

Up on the rooftop

  Can we talk about how gorgeous my friends are for a hot minute?

They’re my uncover models.

I’ve…

Into the Wild

“In wilderness is the preservation of the world” -Thoreau

I’ve been craving nature. Give me…

Announcing: India Project Serve

“Tell me to what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.” — Jose Ortega

A good…

Impulsive dreaming

“It’s ok to be sleepless and restless.Late nights and early mornings are worth it.It’s ok to let a…

Boston Strong

My mom always told me I’d love Boston. The idea of me attending graduate school at Harvard and…

I’m a big believer in honest introspection and learning from the string of moments that make up our lives. My friends call it real talk, so let’s get real. 

Here’s a look into what I’ve learned, and am still learning  in my own life:

1. You are incredibly…