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Ten Gift Ideas For the Travel Obsessed Graduate thumbnail

When I graduated from Pratt two years ago, I was overcome with wanderlust. My sister’s recent graduation reminded me of that unique and wonderful combination of hope and terror and possibilities. It also brought up lots of envy as I watched her open all her lovely graduation gifts — ha! While cash might be the de…

Gettin’ Graduated! The Kickoff of my Visit Home thumbnail

As I mentioned before, I’m going to shake up chronological order for the next month or so. My Indonesia coverage is going to be heavily diving based, so I’m going to intersperse it with posts about my current trip home to keep readers of all interests happy! Just a few hours after landing at JFK international…

The All Inclusive Experience: The Grand Mirage in Bali thumbnail

An all inclusive resort holiday — to some, it sounds like holiday heaven on Earth. To others, it sounds like a waste of vacation days. Until recently, I wavered between the two without having any actual experience to base my opinions on. Sure, I went on an all inclusive cruise with my mom and loved it…

A Ninety Minute Tour of Indonesia at the Devdan Show thumbnail

Though I have yet to see a Cirque de Soleil show — something I’m eager to cross off my bucket list — I have been seen many shows along the same vein in my international travels. First I attended Vivendi Cabaret in The Cayman Islands, followed by Smile of Angkor in Cambodia, and finally Siam Niramit in…

Photo of the Week 106 thumbnail

Coney Island has long been one of my favorite places in New York. I regret that I didn’t start blogging earlier, because I have so many happy memories on this unique little beach that I’d love to share. But this weekend, I got to make some new ones. Finally, finally, after years of a conflicting schedule…

Peace Among the Rice Paddies: The Alaya Ubud thumbnail

While budget is often my bottom line by necessity, my arts background and my ingrained appreciation for aesthetics means I have a deep appreciation for great design. Few things make me happier than finding a gem of a boutique hotel in which thought and style has been injected into every aspect. That’s what I found at…

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