Category: Travel (All)
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Leticia, Colombia // Why did I ever think I could survive in the Amazon? (Part Two)
What am I talking about here? Catch up on part one. I started drinking coffee at a relatively early age. I moved out and started going to community college full time while working 20-30 hours per week when I was 17. When I had early morning classes, I motivated myself to attend by rewarding myself…
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All over the place // Why a retrospective of 2022?
It’s hard for me to put into words what this year has meant to me. When I was a teenager and having a particularly difficult time just starting out on my own, a very kind and wise friend told me something that has always stuck with me. She said, As a kid, your life is…
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Leticia, Colombia // Why did I ever think I could survive in the Amazon? (Part One)
When I first moved to Mexico, I was constantly sick for the first six months. There is a lot to learn about how to live in Mexico. It was my first or second week in the country, and I made myself a big salad to take to work for lunch throughout the week. By Monday…
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Why read Wire Cutter when you have me?
It’s finally here, the product list that absolutely nobody has been asking for! I humbly present to you the official Off Seasoner 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for the special someone and traveler in your life. I created this list because I wanted to share some of my favorite items that I have acquired over the…
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Santiago, Chile // Why is Pablo Neruda a national treasure?
Así como me aflige pensar en el claro día de tus piernasrecostadas como detenidas y duras aguas solares,y la golondrina que durmiendo y volando vive en tus ojos,y el perro de furia que asilas en el corazón,así también veo las muertes que están entre nosotros desde ahora,y respiro en el aire la ceniza y lo…
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Florianópolis, Brazil // Why so magical?
Some places just require more time to get to know than others. I spent 10 days exploring Florianóplis, referred to as “the magical island.” It is the capital of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil and often shorten to “Floripa.” When I picture a magical island with a lot of witch lore surrounding it, I do…
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São Paulo, Brazil // Why is it so dangerous?
I am not afraid of traveling to new places. Unless there is an extreme circumstance such as an active war zone, I don’t think there is anywhere in the world I wouldn’t go at least once. However, I also I do not want to put myself or others in a dangerous situation by being ignorant…
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Buenos Aires, Argentina // Why are birthdays a source of anxiety?
I feel like there are two types of people in the world, those that love to celebrate their birthdays and those that do not. I am firmly in the second category. I love celebrating others but hate the pressure of throwing a party for myself. What if no one comes? What if no one has…
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil // Why do I do this to myself?
I first heard about Dollywood over 10 years ago, and was immediately intrigued and confused. Dollywood is a theme park created by Dolly Parton near her home town of Pigeon Ford, Tennessee. I viewed Dolly Parton through the lens of queer culture, and the star of such campy 80s classics as The Best Little Whorehouse…
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Lima, Peru // Why travel alone?
At the beginning of this year, instead of New Year’s resolutions, I decided to write a list of things I wanted to “let grow” and “let go”. This practice is a reframe of the traditional New Year’s resolutions. The idea being that you need to make space in your life by letting go of things…