Writer. Traveler. Optimist.
Happy New Year, everyone! 2015 was full of excitement and adventure for me, and I’m excited to see what 2016 has in store. I’m not usually one for making resolutions, but this year I decided to settle on a traveling goal: at some point in the next few years, I want to see more of … More A Traveler’s New Year’s Resolution
Choosing your travel gear is an important step before setting out on any adventure. As obvious as it sounds, many people an unequipped to travel efficiently. Here are a few tips on choosing the right travel gear for you. Your travel gear should be both lightweight and durable. You will have numerous kinds to choose from, depending … More How to Choose Your Travel Gear
There is nothing I love better than realizing an author I already admire has written more than one book. Such was the case with Liz Trenow, author of The Last Telegram. The Forgotten Seamstress, her second novel, interweaves the stories of two women in England who are connected by a mysterious quilt. The first character we meet … More “The Forgotten Seamstress” by Liz Trenow
If you’re currently in London and looking for something Halloween-ish to pass the time, consider passing by the newly opened Jack the Ripper Museum in Whitechapel. Open every day from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, the controversial and interactive museum gives visitors the perspective of the victims, inviting you to solve the mysterious and chilling … More Jack the Ripper Museum, London
As an aspiring novelist and blogger, writing is more than a hobby—it is part of my everyday life. So when I travel, I face the inevitable decision. To laptop or not to laptop? Fortunately, there are solutions to writing on the go without a hefty computer weighing down your luggage.
An American Astray 