travel

  • Book Review & Giveaway: Radio Shangri-La

    Dena February 23, 2011

    Lisa Napoli was in the grip of a mid-life crisis when a chance encounter led her to the adventure of a lifetime. Leaving behind her job in public radio and her life in Los Angeles, she moved to the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan to…

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  • The Catacombs of Paris

    Dena November 18, 2010

    I will write a full post about Day 4 in Paris, but I am writing a separate post about my experience in the Catacombs of Paris for two reasons. First, the fourth day of my trip was full & bursting at the seams. And second,…

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  • The Kindness of Strangers: You Get What You Give

    Dena September 23, 2010

    You’ll seldom experience regret for anything that you’ve done. It is what you haven’t done that will torment you. I really didn’t know what to expect. It was my first solo international trip. I’ve traveled internationally—England, Kenya, Wales—but always with a group. I’ve traveled solo—Seattle—but…

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  • This is Paris

    Dena September 14, 2010

    Written Monday, September 13 Paris France — Argenteuil Train Station Yesterday, I came to Paris. On the flight, I was sat next to a man named Charlie—a textile salesman from Westchester. He travels to France twice a year for trade shows. It bothered me that…

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  • Carousel — 08.27.10

    Dena August 27, 2010

    Every Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. What Perfect Is: Oh, this is lovely! This week I am drowning in the beauty that is self-love. 2. Couchsurfing for Solo Women…

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  • Carousel — 08.20.10

    Dena August 20, 2010

    Every Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. It Should Never Come To This: If you read nothing else this week, read this. 2. The Most Intelligent Thing You Could Ever…

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  • Carousel — 08.13.10

    Dena August 13, 2010

    Every Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired. 1. Screw Robin Hood: New Study Claims Credit Card Rewards Take from the Poor to Give to the Rich: When I paid off my…

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  • GiT Thursday — 08.12.10

    Dena August 12, 2010

    GiT (Give it Thanks) Thursday: My weekly list of gratitude for the huge & the tiny things that I am thankful for. Dinner & drinks with my ladies. Once every few months or so, my two best girlfriends and I get together for dinner &…

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  • Carousel — 07.23.10

    Dena July 23, 2010

    1. Eating on the Road: Local Food and Long Distance Cravings: I have fallen so in love with this blog. Part of the experience of traveling is giving up the familiar comforts of home and seeing everything from a new perspective. It’s awkward and frustrating…

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