There’s a lesson in everything—you’ve heard this before from your parents, their parents or some motivational quote you saw on Pinterest. Every moment in our lives—every experience reveals something about you, someone else, or the world. My solo trip to Europe taught me things. I couldn’t quite put my finger on exactly what those things […]
You can get to Barcelona from Madrid pretty quickly by plane or train–but you’re gonna’ pay for it. I chose the most affordable way–a seven hour bus ride on ALSA, which cost €32 for a one-way ticket ($43). Now that I think back on the bus ride though–I would not recommend it for people like […]
When I landed in Madrid, my first thought was “I need sleep!” After a 9-hour flight to Paris, a 4-hour layover hanging out in Charles de Gaulle, and then finally a 2-hour flight to Madrid, all I wanted was a comfortable bed and about 6 hours of uninterrupted snoozing. I love to travel but I […]
I am obsessed with traveling. I crave it like a foodie craves flavor. I had been watching flight prices fluctuate for three months before I finally closed my eyes, held my breath and booked my ticket to Spain for my 26th birthday. I love adventures (even though I always get nervous as hell!) and this just […]
Don’t you love when you get your hopes up for something you’ve been wanting for a long time and it turns out to be everything you hoped it would be?! Uchi is my perfect example of an exceeded expectation and I would be remiss if I didn’t brag about it during Houston Restaurant Weeks! I have had this place on […]
You understand there’s no such thing as winter, so you just look forward to the fall, which kicks off in January and lasts for 15 days. You use the Rodeo as an excuse to buy cowboy boots. At least two or all of your friends work at an energy company. You avoid the Galleria area at all costs […]
I fell in love with Maui while I was visiting a good friend from college. Maui made me think about things, the deep things. Not your typical “what am I going to do this Friday?” kind of thing. Nope-I’m talking about the “what is my purpose in life?” total meltdown. I can’t be the only one who has that […]
