One Day in a Destination

Marlborough Wineries: The scenery surrounding the wineries and bike route is stunning - mountains in the distance framing vibrant green vineyards.

Marlborough Wineries Bike Trail

Wine Tasting While Biking through Marlborough County in New Zealand Marlborough’s wine trail is located in Renwick, New Zealand and is ideal for getting around to the Marlborough wineries by bike. The tasting rooms are located quite close to each other and the wineries are also host to a variety of lunch options. The Marlborough [...]

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Balancing Career and Travel

Following my heart to my ideal career path.

Why I Quit My Job and Became an Entrepreneur

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Frustration to Follow My Dreams I quit my Director of Marketing job earlier this year. After five years, I felt it was time to move on. It was a job I’d loved ferociously at the beginning, but over the past couple years the joy of it faded. I felt bored, frustrated, and [...]

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One Day This Happened Stories

Scuba diving in a cenote near Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Scuba Diving in a Cenote in Mexico

One Day in Mexico, This Happened… Cenote Diving: Not a Normal Scuba Experience I peer down the steep staircase built into the side of the earth and survey the dark gleam of water beneath. A flash of bright turquoise reflects off the water when the sun hits it. The rest of the water that I [...]

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Photo Tour Friday

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Photo Tour Friday: Queenstown Gardens

Walking Around the Queenstown Gardens in New Zealand: Even Pretty on a Rainy Day   Not only does Queenstown, New Zealand already have a gorgeous harbor, 5-star restaurants, an extremely walkable waterfront and downtown area, and majestic mountains framing the massive lake the town bends around, but it also is home to one of New [...]

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Couple Travel

Enjoying the view from the patio of the bamboo hut.

Hut Sleeping: Forget the OCD & Bring a Sweater

One Day in Thailand, This Happened… “When do you think those blankets were last washed?” I ask Tom, as I survey our sleeping arrangements.  He gives me an exasperated look as he swings his day pack off his back. “What?” I ask in mock innocence. “I’m just curious.” Really, I’m wondering how the OCD part [...]

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Around the World Restaurant Reviews

The daily special at Siena Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island - DELICIOUS!

Exceptional Italian Cuisine in Providence’s Federal Hill I don’t usually talk to my seatmates on airplanes. When I’m flying, it’s Gina time. I catch up on reading, magazines, or writing – or more often than not, sleep – and I do my best to avoid getting stuck in the clenches of a chatty person sitting [...]

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