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A glimpse of Bend

April 5, 2015 By stephanie

A glimpse of Bend

Bend With long days snowboarding at Mt Bachelor, I didn’t get to see a lot of Bend. But I was impressed by what I did see. Bend is small, cute, and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. It has a laidback vibe, and people seem down-to-earth and friendly. The first evening in town, we stumbled upon a […]

Filed Under: Oregon, USA

Snowboarding… for real!

April 4, 2015 By stephanie

Snowboarding… for real!

I finally did it!  I boarded on a REAL mountain. You know I travel solo a lot, and I enjoy that freedom.  But there are a few trips I don’t want to do alone.  One of those is a snowboarding trip. Snowboarding is more fun with a friend.  Plus, there is a safety factor.  Most […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Oregon, USA

PHOTOS: Jamaica’s other famous waterfall

March 23, 2015 By stephanie

PHOTOS:  Jamaica’s other famous waterfall

Perhaps the most well-known waterfall in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios on the northern side of the island.  For those visiting the southern or eastern part of the island, there is another natural gem. YS Falls is about an hour drive from Treasure Beach.  If you’re driving, be sure to read these […]

Filed Under: Jamaica, Natural Wonders, Photography

Explore the Elements – Travel Photoblogging Challenge

March 16, 2015 By stephanie

Explore the Elements – Travel Photoblogging Challenge

The Explore the Elements photo contest is sponsored by Thomas Cook Travel and seeks to find images that best represent the four elements of earth, water, fire and air.  I was happy to be nominated by travel photographer Jonathan Look.  If you’re not familiar with his website LifePart2, you should check it out for snippets […]

Filed Under: Photography

PHOTO: A cold Winter sunset

February 23, 2015 By stephanie

PHOTO:  A cold Winter sunset

    This Winter in Columbus has been a bit brutal in terms of temperature.  I forced myself out to capture this sunset on the icy Scioto River. Have you been braving the cold to enjoy the pretty side of Winter?

Filed Under: Columbus, Photography, USA

Ya mon… a glimpse of Jamaican culture

February 9, 2015 By stephanie

Ya mon… a glimpse of Jamaican culture

When you think of Jamaica, the phrase “ya mon” immediately comes to mind. I assumed this was an exaggerated stereotype of the way Jamaicans speak. Turns out “ya mon” is ubiquitous in Jamaica.   And yes, you can find it in the Urban Dictionary.   In explaining the brief glimpse I got into the local culture, […]

Filed Under: Culture, Jamaica

Jamaican Food: Delicious and possibly deadly

January 26, 2015 By stephanie

Jamaican Food:  Delicious and possibly deadly

The thing I research the most for any travel destination is the food. I have my priorities straight. I arrived in Jamaica with a list of local dishes and native fruits to try.  I succeeded in tasting them all.  I discovered after I returned that one of my favorite foods can be poisonous if prepared […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Jamaica, Uncategorized

Tips for driving in Jamaica (and why you may not want to)

January 12, 2015 By admin

Tips for driving in Jamaica (and why you may not want to)

You read a lot of warnings about driving in some countries (and Jamaica is one of them). While I never drove a car during my travels in Central and South America, I certainly recognized that I preferred to be in a bus or a taxi than dealing with the insanity. But with the Jamaica trip, […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Jamaica

Finding simplicity in Jamaica

January 5, 2015 By stephanie

Finding simplicity in Jamaica

I had gotten caught up in a lot of things. I had a constant feeling that I should be working on my growing to-do list. Some stress was good. Some stress was simply unnecessary. I had fallen back into the mode of creating obligations for myself that did not always align with my priorities. I […]

Filed Under: Jamaica, Personal

PHOTO: Golden Gate Bridge at 3am

December 22, 2014 By stephanie

PHOTO:  Golden Gate Bridge at 3am

On my way back to the airport from Sonoma, I stopped to take some night photography of the Golden Gate Bridge. I think this was worth staying up all night before my flight back to Columbus. Golden Gate Bridge at Night

Filed Under: California, Photography, USA

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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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