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 […]
La Casona de la Ronda: An Authentic Hideaway in the Heart of Old Quito
La Casona de la Ronda is a heritage boutique hotel in an amazing location on Quito’s La Ronda – a beautiful pedestrian-only street in the Old City that comes alive in the evening. It’s in a gorgeous old colonial home that has been renovated with very creative touches making it cozy yet updated, traditional yet […]
Gear Review: Ethnotek Messenger Bag
Whether it’s for work or for writing, I rarely travel without a laptop these days. And I know I’m not alone! Laptops are common companions for both business and pleasure travelers around the globe. When Ethnotek offered me the chance to test and review their Acaat Messenger Bag, my laptop and I were thrilled. Ethnotek’s […]