I Will Survive (The Apocalypse)

Hi there! I think it’s time I answer the most important question facing our world: “Are we human? Or are we dancer?” Just kidding obviously that's a rhetorical question. (Dancer duh.) But! Speaking of Human and The Killers, the real question: Would I survive a zombie apocalypse?  (Whether you want tutu admit it or not, …

About to be a Heel of a Night

Hey y'all I'm verging on six months into my eight month adventure around the world. I know generally write about places I've been, but today I'm writing about the place where my heart and soul is.  I remember the day as clear as yesterday. (And no, I did not consume any alcohol yesterday, so cognitive …

This is not America, what to expect as an American traveling abroad

Grab your airplane bottles because it's time for the second installment of, "Around the World in 80 pints: Leaving America Addition"  Every time there's a bird or flight related pun take a drink!*  To get y'all in the mood: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QxIWDmmqZzY  Quick! Think fast (facts) World population: 7.6 Billion  US population: 325.6 Million People I've met …

Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright (buy the plane ticket)

My faithful followers know back in mid November I was in Valencia, Spain eating paella by the sea shore. These days I'm 12,700 km to the east having a bite taken out of me by monkeys in Ubud, Indonesia. How did the roles reverse? Where did the in-betweens go? Did I savor them all to …

Got to get that monkey off my back & no I’m not quoting Aerosmith

I'm switching it up on y'all. I always serve the main dish first and tip after, maybe it's the waitress in me, but hey I'm below the equator so everything reversed right?  TBV tip:  1. When you make your budget add in extra funds for unexpected travel costs  For some this cost could be crashing …

I am you as you are me (a traveler)

Hello from the other side... of the world. Currently in Indonesia where I'm so far ahead (13+ hours from good ole eastern standard time) I'm behind on posting. That stops now. Since I am now a traveler of both time and space, allow me to take y'all on a journey back in time. To set …

Live from Valencia, It’s Stop Number 6

Barcelona, a vibrant, thriving, treasurous spot meant for delighting the mind. This pandora's box carefully, creatively-crafted, by Catalan hand has perfectly aged. The city vibe shines like your grandmother vintage glittering gown so fair, mixed with a modern flair, stealing the show at the grand masquerade ball of life. An aficionado of alliteration I am, …

Live from Barcelona it’s Stop Number 5

¡Hola familia y amigos! It's time to answer the million euro question, "where in the world is Rita?" I last left y'all in Brighton, England where I could have spent my days running with the British Bulldogs forever. Yet in my effort to live the endless summer, it was time to channel my inner Parrothead …

Live from Brighton it’s stop Number 4

After returning from my semester abroad I was often asked, "How was studying in London?" Unbeknown to all, that's a trick question. Just as Steven T & the boys declared in 1998, I was actually located A Little South of Sanity in Brighton, England at the University of Sussex.  "What's the difference?"  Let me put it one …