Earlier this month, Jess from I've Bean Travelling did a photo challenge in which she shared her favorite photos of her hometown, Toronto. Inspired by this simple, yet poignant idea of showcasing one's home city, I've decided to go ahead and do one of my own, Los Angeles. I was born and raised in the … Continue reading Hometown Challenge: My Favorite Photos of Los Angeles
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Just over a month ago, I wrote a post about my favorite sunsets I've seen from my travels around the world. Since that post, I found it natural to write a follow-up in which I list some of my favorite sunrises I've encountered in the places I've been to. I've discovered so much beauty in … Continue reading 10 Favorite Sunrises From Around the World
Several months ago, Michelle and Richard from Chalk & Cheese Travels posted a list of their favorite sunsets they've witnessed and captured from around the world. Mesmerized by their picture-perfect shots of the glorious "golden hour," I've since been inspired in the same vein to list some of my favorites from my travels over the … Continue reading 10 Favorite Sunsets From Around the World
(inspired by Vík, Iceland-- May 2018) Fire and Ice Sand, black as night, is off-set by a jet of air streaking the ashen sky. A roar of wind claps startles the waves, swelling, crashing white anger against the charcoal shore. I take matter in my hands and crush, crumble like fine graphite to feel volcanic … Continue reading Fire and Ice (poem)
Situated just northwest of Paris, the region of Normandy is a coastal part of France with a history steeped in Norman rule tracing back to William the Conqueror in 1066. It's also known for its D-Day beaches and picturesque harbors, with a notable agricultural and maritime industry along the English Channel. Normandy might be small, … Continue reading 5 Beautiful Places In Normandy, France