After five months in this incredible city, I've explored a good number of cafes from which to work. I decided to share my favorites, ranked in terms of the things that matter most to us digital nomads: internet speed, comfortably, price, ambiance, and (of course) air conditioning.
Read MoreLast summer, my apartment lease in Kansas City was about to expire and I had to make a decision: renew, find a new place around town, or store all my belongings in my brother's basement and move to Thailand. I chose the latter.
Read MoreI'm happiest in life when I'm either traveling or planning two trips ahead. Traveling is a huge part of my lifestyle and I actively attempt to keep my business moving along while I'm out of the studio. It's not always easy, but I've picked up some tips and tricks along the way.
Read MoreI've scored some pretty cool finds within the past month. Some of it's practical, some is pretty and some is kind. I'll be totally honest with you guys. I bought half this stuff impulsively after a few dark & stormies. No regrets.
Read MoreI was interviewed by Elen Turner, one of Pink Pangea's co-founders, about my recent travels to the Philippines. I discuss everything from the stunning hiking in remote locations to my overnight in a prison cell. (Spoiler: I survived.)
Read MoreAfter a month of procrastinating, I FINALLY wrapped up my travel blog about my time in Asia. It's a little choppy, but encompasses the day-by-day of how I spent six weeks abroad.
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to participate in On the Grid, an international blog that acts as a user-friendly guide to highlight the exceptional gems within cities around the world. Carpenter Collective is the On the Grid ambassador for Kansas City. They divvied up the neighborhoods of KC & asked some of our city's creative companies & designers to review their 'hood.
Read MoreLast summer, I impulse-purchased a refurbished Polaroid 600. With it's velcro strap & bulky frame, this camera is straight out of the 90s. I was getting a little sick of my VSCO filters & wanted to try out something more hands-on. I definitely got my wish.
Read MoreI was invited to join my boyfriend's family in Hawaii to celebrate his dad's sixtieth birthday. Here's the highlight reel.
Read MoreFor as long as I can remember, I've been compiling a bucket list. My collection began in my head, then in a journal, followed shortly by an email draft, until it wound up in the notes section of my iPhone. A few years ago, I decided it was time to tackle a biggie. Scuba a shipwreck? View the Northern Lights? Climb Kilimanjaro? Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Bingo, that was the one.
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