August 26-28, Rethymno Hostel and Heraklion Airport My time in Greece is very soon coming to a close. I’ve been thinking about how at this point of a long trip, I’d be starting to think about going home and back to work. I’d feel some dread or perhaps a sense of nostalgia. It’s a little … More Crete Part 3: Rethymno and Reflections on Greece
It was difficult to research transit around Crete, but once I got the hang of it everything flowed smoothly. I decided to spend a few days in the very small southern coastal village of Agia Roumeli. This entailed taking a bus an hour and a half from Chania in the north to Sfakia in the … More Crete Part 2: The Tiny Village of Agia Roumeli
I really liked Crete when I visited in 2022, though it was only for a few days and entailed express tourism to see as much as I could. This time, I arranged for two weeks on the large and rugged island, which is the southern-most Greek island and is as close to Africa as to … More Crete Part 1: Chania
Friday, August 15, 2026 | Chania hostel I added a quick stay in Milos to my Greek odyssey, an island that has intrigued me by its white cliffs and reputation as a quieter but growing tourist destination. I arrived a little delayed from Naxos by ferry, and after checking in at my walkable hotel (the … More Milos, Greece
May 19, Airport Lounge, JFK. Finally, the time has come for my next big international solo trip. It’s been a long 4 months of waiting for travel, even with a couple of great long weekend trips. This one is special, and I’ve been buzzing for weeks in anticipation. It’s not just a trip to Peru, … More Peru: Milestones and Machu Picchu
“Your technique is…interesting” the guide said to me playfully, as I reached the bottom of the Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and clumsily collapsed into the refreshing water. It was my first time rappelling down a cliff, so it wasn’t like I knew what I was doing. Now I know: it’s not like the climbing gym … More Adventure in the Azores
The 4 nights I spent in Flores were marked by epic nature and adventure, on a smaller and less developed island. I rappelled down isolated canyons, zoomed in a fast boat into the open ocean with dolphins, and hiked to epic waterfalls. While I’m leaving with some itchy bug bites and a tired body, my … More Azores: Flores island
2025 deteriorated quickly for me. The new president immediately wreaked havoc on the world, and I found it affecting my stability, my sanity, and then, very directly, during the busiest time of year, my work. Meanwhile, I began covering for my supervisor throughout her parental leave, my day-to-day changing dramatically away from leading advocacy campaigns … More Desert Detox in Arizona
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