Firsts: Finding an Apartment Abroad
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a person in want of an apartment must have a long and arduous search. Living in New York, I hear some good and some nightmarish stories about apartment hunting. The renter process is somewhat hectic – real estate here moves at the speed of light. If you find a [...]
Alaska is calling!
Overlanding is all about taking the road less traveled; leaving normal tourist places and activities, taking you out of your comfort zone. This is why I love driving a big truck around the world: Africa, South America and soon heading up to Alaska to spend the summer season there. In an overland vehicle you are [...]
How to Prep for a Summer Vacation
If your family is like most, you spent weeks trying to decide which amazing destination you would spend your summer vacation at this year. You may have reviewed lodging options, selected fun activities and made arrangements for someone to care for the family pet months before your departure date. Now that some time has passed [...]
Great ideas for days out in Paris this summer
Visiting the French capital is a great opportunity to experience one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, and with a multitude of cheap Paris hotel rooms available, it can be a trip that doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of activities and attractions to keep you occupied, whether you’re looking to do [...]
Bula Suva: A Fijian Sojourn
What I could only remember was the aching. I was fairly new in a country for a job that didn’t agree with my insatiable thirst for creativity. I was with “friends” who didn’t speak my brand of poetry. It would have been okay if I didn’t have much choice. But no. Back in Cebu, I [...]
Not a typical Christmas
‘TIS the season to be jolly……….. Christmas means different things to different people. The answer you get will depend on who you ask. For some, it is the season of giving and caring for those less fortunate than ourselves; for others, it is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. For me, it is about [...]
Coming to America
It was 2001. I had just turned 18 and was off on my first big adventure. I was nervous – it felt like my first day of school all over again. This wasn’t just the regular trip across the ditch. I was about to embark on a journey to one of the largest countries in [...]
NYC Lessons
It’s the last week of my internship which means it’s also my last week in NYC. Hopefully not forever, because even through the trials of getting to know the different cultures of Brooklyn and the Financial District are difficult, I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer here. This is also my last regular article for Go [...]
California Girl
I spent my Fourth of July weekend in California, my dream state. I am an ex-New Yorker, with a Latina bent, making me the perfect California dreamer. I live in the Midwest, so when it is hot it is usually humid, whereas in California, the sunshine is usually comfortably dry. My friend since I was [...]
A NYC Summer
It’s been over a month now and I still have so much to see! But so far, I’ve explored Prospect Park, Central Park and Taste of Times Square. So far food has been the name of the game. Parks are fantastic–especially if you organize a picnic with friends. And, well, as a Frisbee player, wide [...]
