Category Archives: Travel

Aspen

Posted on October 15, 2017 by how bout some cake

My birthday was this past Monday and to celebrate, my boyfriend treated me to a little weekend get-away in Aspen.  We drove from Boulder and the scenery along the drive was absolutely spectacular. At the lower elevations the trees still … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on October 6, 2017 by how bout some cake

After several nights in Nice, Katie and I took a train to Paris.  I love trains, and traveling through the Provencal French countryside is about as picturesque as you can get. We arrived early afternoon and hailed an Uber to … Continue reading →

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The French Riviera

Posted on September 28, 2017 by how bout some cake

I’m having one of those weeks where I keep pinching myself because life feels so surreal.  Traveling with your best friend is always fun, but when you’re her +1 on a free trip to Nice, it’s just sublime. We arrived … Continue reading →

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Central Restaurante [Lima, Peru]

Posted on July 23, 2017 by how bout some cake

[Note: This post is a little out of order.  It took me a while to write, but it should have been the first one from Peru.] In most Masters programs, students write a thesis.  In my Business School program, we … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu

Posted on July 18, 2017 by how bout some cake

You know how, sometimes, you hear so much about something that when you actually see or experience it, there’s no way it can possibly live up to the hype? Well, Machu Picchu isn’t one of those things.  It’s every bit … Continue reading →

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Saqsaywaman [Cusco, Peru]

Posted on July 16, 2017 by how bout some cake

Yesterday I arrived in Cusco and immediately fell in love.  Your plane descends between steep but breathtaking mountains into a small airport, and before you even reach the baggage claim you’re offered free cocoa leaves to help you acclimate to … Continue reading →

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So you need to buy new luggage…

Posted on June 2, 2017 by how bout some cake

Recently a friend of mine invested in new luggage, and since I travel a lot, she asked me for recommendations.  As someone who takes dozens of trips a year, I’ve gotten my packing and luggage situation pretty stream-lined.  I know … Continue reading →

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Miami

Posted on May 15, 2017 by how bout some cake

One of the best things about Business School is the amazing friends I’ve made.  This past weekend three of us headed to south Florida to celebrate finishing the semester.  Laura, who splits her time between D.C. and Boca, flew down … Continue reading →

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Flashback to Paris

Posted on April 1, 2017 by how bout some cake

Two months after returning from Paris, I finally found the time to stitch my videos together into a little cinematic overview of the things i did and saw.  It will be something I watch when I’m having a bad day … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

Posted on March 22, 2017 by how bout some cake

For a few short days every year, Washington D.C. explodes into bloom with spectacularly gorgeous cherry blossoms.  Local experts compete to accurately predict peak bloom windows. Tourists from around the world flock here, hoping to catch the trees on just the right … Continue reading →

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