Departures are an inevitable part of travel. Some departures are elating, and some are downright depressing. Many are a bittersweet cocktail of many emotions. Today, I’m looking at one of those mixed-bag departures. It’s time for me to say adios to Wanderlust and Lipstick, and pack up my proverbial pencil. It feels melancholy to close […]
Travel philosophy
It’s Earth Day… let’s keep it real.
I have been struggling for days on end with this post. As a sustainable travel blogger, Earth Day should be a pretty big deal, right? I could share eco tips, round-up the array of worldwide events, or even talk about global climate change. But none of this has felt right, and until just a few […]
What the World Needs Now? Women.
I watched the 3-part PBS documentary Makers: Women Who Make America this week and it hit me like a ton of bricks. It was eye-opening and inspiring and exasperating and surprising. I think it should be recommended watching for all young American women. If I hadn’t already watched it, I would be gathering all my […]