The Travel Chica

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Viejo San Juan (Part 1)

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I almost didn’t go to Viejo San Juan. I heard it is very touristy.  And my Puerto Rico trip was about visiting Rease for a couple of days and then spending time alone (well, with a furry companion) to focus on a work project and experience a new environment. I am so happy I listened […]

My Top 7 Boston

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Boston is beautiful. There is also a lot to see, do, and experience in this dynamic city.  If you only have a short time to explore, perhaps my Top 7 list will help you narrow it down. My Top 7 Boston #1 – Explore the Charles River Esplanade   Whether you join the Bostonians on […]

Pants! #7DayStretch

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Yep, this post is all about pants.  Specifically, one pair of amazing pants. I was excited when prAna asked me to participate in their #7DayStretch challenge because I tried out their clothes for travel and loved them. PrAna’s clothes are comfortable, practical, and fashionable, especially for fitness and adventure enthusiasts.  That is not an easy […]

PHOTOS: Beautiful Boston

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Boston has just made the very small list of places I plan to keep visiting. There are so many cities I want to explore that I usually do not return to a place even if I enjoy it. I take it all in.  And then I move on, travel stories and photos as my souvenirs. […]

Beach Selfies in Puerto Rico

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Yes, I just used the word “selfie.” I thought this day would never come.  I hate selfies.  But apparently when you’re alone for a week in a pretty place and only a dog to talk to, you start to do crazy things. Even though I was focusing on a work project, I made time to […]

Adventures in Dog Sitting in Puerto Rico

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Rease warned me that Padfoot loves to chase iguanas.  I just didn’t expect to have to deal with an iguana situation my first day alone.  Luckily, it was nothing compared to iguanapocalypse (seriously, the photos in Rease’s post are terrifying), but it was a bit unsettling and brought out the girly-girl in me. Adventures in Dog Sitting […]

From snowy mountains to Caribbean beaches

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In a period of three weeks, I traveled to Boston for work, Bend for snowboarding at Mt Bachelor, and Puerto Rico for some sun and relaxation. I was used to being in a new place every week when I took my 20-month travel sabbatical a few years ago. But life isn’t quite as simple now […]

A glimpse of Bend

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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 […]

Snowboarding… for real!

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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 […]