The Joys of Jumpseat: Part 2

The take-off shook my body to the bone, alarming all my senses as cartons rattled and doors slammed against their measly locks. I thought for sure that soda cans and packaged meals would… Continue reading →

The Joys of Jumpseat: Part 1

  Flight: Madrid, Spain – New York, New York, USA Date: Sunday July 17, 2011   I’ve spent a lot of my life on airplanes (if I had to guess somewhere around 4,000 hours-… Continue reading →

Why No One- and By No One I Secretly Mean Everyone- Should Move to Bend Right Now

Outdoor Sports Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Trail Running… all of these are regular, daily adventures for the citizens of Bend. With a river right through the middle and mountains all around… Continue reading →

23 Reasons to Travel in Your 20’s

…or really at any age.   1. You never know what opportunities will come out of it. It may be a job, a new love, new friends, a new place to live, or… Continue reading →

Five Hours in Philly

How I spent five (mostly free!) hours in the city of Brotherly Love If you’re like me and try to squeeze every last bit out of a trip as possible, you might end up… Continue reading →