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Pleasing The Taste Palate
Food has the wonderful quality of uniting us no matter where we are. There is nothing partisan or narrow-minded about food. It simply invites us to indulge, create recipes, and share with others. Two...
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Stereotypes: Truth or Fiction?
DEFINING STEREOTYPES: “An idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation.” (Merriam-Webster). Stereotypes enable bias and preconceived notions to perpetuate,...
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A Slice of Home
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The adage goes that a picture “is worth a thousand words.” In my case, it serves as a memento to time spent in one of my favorite cities. What are your beloved cities? What...
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A New York State Of Mind
I’ve been in NYC since Wednesday and wanted to send a brief update with a photo. There is simply so much to do here that even 5 days do not seem enough. A longer post with more photos will follow this...
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Travel Bucket List
Places I’ve visited. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller Everyone has a “bucket list” of things to do or places to visit. People travel to see the...
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Adventure in The Big Apple
Visit to Top of The Rock Other view from Top of the Rock. The city that never sleeps. The Big Apple. The home of Broadway, Times Square, countless museums, and a melting pot of culture and foreign...
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New York City: A New Home
Fast paced. Full of life, history, art and culture. The city doesn’t mess around. It’s been almost six months since my move from Boston. Having lived in another country and being accustomed to a...
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Commemorating Queensday 2013
The mood is infectious. There’s a burst of orange all over. A country is celebrating and upholding an important tradition. I’m describing none other than Koninginnedag, or Queensday, in the...
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Serendipity & Travel
“How do you know each other?” This seems to be among the first questions people ask when introduced to mutual friends. A college friend once told me she met my high school friend while in Germany. The...
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Defining Home – 13 years in the U.S.
This summer will mark 13 years. Thirteen years I’ve lived in America. It started in New Jersey, then I attended Emerson College in Boston, and now I’m in New York City. When you move to a new place,...
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Running in Harlem
I have never been much of a morning person. My family can attest to my “zombie-like” state when I used to get up early for school. I’d often stay under the covers for a few extra minutes. I was also...
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Instinct & Travel Safety
People often tell you to follow your instinct. Listen to your “gut” about an emotion or a situation you’re experiencing. That same instinct can help when you’re traveling distant lands, or even when...
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Autumn in Central Park [Photo Walk]
New York City is seeing its first snowfall of the season today. Autumn, must you go already? It seems that one of my favorite seasons is also one of the shortest. If you enjoy this season as much as I...
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The Need for Connectivity
Screenshot of an iPhone. They’re different for all of us. We have our morning rituals. Some of us exercise and shower, we have a healthy breakfast or skip breakfast altogether, we head to work, class...
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Sinterklaas: Dutch Holiday Memories
Childhood heroes carry a lot of great memories with them. Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny (maybe even the Tooth Fairy) are often associated with family, togetherness and happiness. Growing up in the...
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Reflections on 2013
Happy New Year! It’s a few days into 2014 and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2013. What a year it was. Like any year, 2013 had its ups and downs. For me, it was full of adventures in NYC, new...
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The 2014: iWISH Project
Do you have any special wishes for 2014? Are you hoping for improvement in national or local politics? Want to take a stand on a national or world issue? Wish to create cultural awareness for your...
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2014: iWish Project Videos
I’m happy and very grateful to announce the first few submissions for the 2014: iWish project! So far, many people have been very excited about this project, and I urge everyone who is thinking about...
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iWish 2014 Videos: Personal Empowerment
As the videos keep streaming in, I want to share the next few inspiring wishes. I urge everyone who is thinking about submitting to just do it (sorry, Nike)! This project is open to everyone,...
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New 2014: iWish Videos!
I’m very excited to share all these new wishes! Many thanks for all the great contributions! The goal of this project is to give many people a voice to share their biggest hopes and dreams for 2014. It...
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