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PHOTOS: The year of travel I forgot to tell you about

February 12, 2017 By thetravelchica

PHOTOS: The year of travel I forgot to tell you about

2016 was a crazy and awesome year. It was so crazy that I did not get around to editing my travel photos until recently. I quit my job (again), but this time it was NOT to take a travel sabbatical. It was to re-design my lifestyle, focus on personal/ professional development goals, and start my […]

Filed Under: Atlanta, Austin, Australia, Boston, Chicago, DC, Milwaukee, Mobile, Photography, Portland, USA

PHOTOS: North Beach Baking Company

September 20, 2016 By stephanie

PHOTOS:  North Beach Baking Company

A few years ago, I wrote about the Little Italy Food Tour in San Francisco.  I recently discovered photos I took of this historic bakery.  I love these images, so I figured I should share… even if I am a bit tardy. San Francisco Bread Company What is the most surprisingly interesting place you’ve photographed?

Filed Under: California, Food & Drink, Photography, USA

Learning Spanish as a traveler

July 17, 2016 By thetravelchica

Learning Spanish as a traveler

You’re interested in learning Spanish? AWESOME, but let me (very quickly!) tell you about myself first.  My name is Shannon, and I am a native, English speaker.  I love to travel, so I learned to speak Spanish fluently.  It wasn’t easy, and I still have very awkward moments (like the one time I was accidentally […]

Filed Under: Culture, Travel Tips Tagged With: learning spanish, spanish, travel

Happy Pride!

June 18, 2016 By stephanie

Happy Pride!

Today is the Pride Parade in my hometown Columbus, Ohio. My yoga studio got creative with sidewalk art to celebrate. Happy Pride!

Filed Under: Columbus

Austin in Photos: Art, Barbecue, and Beer

May 16, 2016 By thetravelchica

Austin in Photos: Art, Barbecue, and Beer

Last year I finally made it to Austin, a city often compared to my favorite quirky city. While I don’t think the cities are that similar beyond the surface, I do think Austin has its own quirky vibe, good food, and an appreciation for craft beer.  I enjoyed my stay in Austin and am excited […]

Filed Under: Austin, USA Tagged With: Austin, Barbecue, East Side King, Hops and Grain, Paul Qui, Sala and Betty, The Contemporary Austin

PHOTOS: Sunset at Lover’s Leap

April 4, 2016 By stephanie

PHOTOS:  Sunset at Lover’s Leap

Lover’s Leap is about half an hour from Treasure Beach. It is named after two slaves Mizzy and Tunkey. According to legend, their master wanted Mizzy for himself, so he arranged for Tunkey to be sold. Mizzy and Tunkey fled to avoid being separated but were eventually chased to the edge of a large steep […]

Filed Under: Jamaica, Natural Wonders, Photography

Top 3 ways to spend a weekend in Raleigh

March 21, 2016 By thetravelchica

Top 3 ways to spend a weekend in Raleigh

I do not travel much for work, so I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to travel to Raleigh to teach a Professional Scrum course.  (Yep, that’s one of the things I do for a living.  One day I’ll write about it because it’s pretty cool stuff.) I have a couple of friends in […]

Filed Under: Raleigh, USA

24 hours in the most biodiverse place on the planet

March 7, 2016 By thetravelchica

24 hours in the most biodiverse place on the planet

I had been on the fence about visiting the Osa Peninsula.  I had only 24 hours to visit, and I was not sure it was worth the drive. During my stay at Bodhi Surf and Yoga Camp, one of the owners Travis kept talking about how special Osa is and about some of the success […]

Filed Under: Costa Rica, Photography

A simple, lush, peaceful surprise in Costa Rica

February 22, 2016 By thetravelchica

A simple, lush, peaceful surprise in Costa Rica

Sometimes you get lucky. After a week of surfing and yoga, I wanted to spend my last few days in Costa Rica doing nothing in a beautiful, comfortable place.  I spent hours looking at rentals online trying to find the perfect one.  There were many options to choose from on the southern Caribbean coast, and […]

Filed Under: Costa Rica, Photography

Healthy, Easy Meals On-The-Go

February 8, 2016 By thetravelchica

Healthy, Easy Meals On-The-Go

My friends, my co-workers, and anyone who has spent a few days at the same hostel will probably tell you I am a strange eater. That is true if you think eating healthy and eating the same meals frequently is strange. Over a year ago, I discovered Simple Green Smoothies, and I have one nearly […]

Filed Under: Costa Rica, Food & Drink, Gear

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Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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