One Day in a City

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

June 8, 2013 3 Comments

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 [...]

Enjoying the view from the patio of the bamboo hut.

May 28, 2013 2 Comments

Hut Sleeping: Forget the OCD &...

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 [...]

May 16, 2013 2 Comments

Siena Restaurant in Providence, Rhode...

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 [...]

Following my heart to my ideal career path.

May 14, 2013 8 Comments

Why I Quit My Job and Became an...

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 [...]

The Nantucket lighthouse...getting ready to greet tourists. But not yet.

May 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Visiting Nantucket in the Off Season...

Experiencing the Nantucket local way of life with my super cool Uncle Dean I visited Nantucket at the beginning of April while the air still had a harsh crispness to it, the flowers weren’t yet in bloom, and the downtown area only had about half of its shops open for business. There were many signs [...]

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 [...]

Balancing Career and Travel

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 [...]

One Day This Happened Stories

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 [...]

Photo Tour Friday

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 [...]

Couple Travel

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 [...]

Around the World Restaurant Reviews

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 [...]