In the morning we arise before the sun and I pull on my wet, dirt-stained shorts for the final time. As this was our last day I could have worn my sleep shorts for the final day of the hike,
From mummified remains on display at museums around the globe to popular movies produced by Hollywood, the world has long been fascinated with the world of Ancient Egypt. The civilization commonly referred to today as Ancient Egypt began more than 5,000
After a traditional “tico” breakfast of gallo pinto (rice and beans), huevos and tortillas, it is time to leave Magda’s house and hike to our next homestay. I do not want to leave Magda’s. Her home has been so warm
If you follow along on my adventures, it's no secret that I harbor an obsession for all things Disney. My childhood was kick started by yearly trips to Disneyland, and my career in communications was kick started by a role
It’s day four and when I wake up this morning my thoughts are flooded with happiness and pride in knowing this – I have survived three full days on the trail! I did not sleep much the night before in the
If before my muscles were sore, this morning when I awake at 6 a.m. every muscle of my body is yelping in agony, especially some muscles in my calves and glutes that I don’t recall ever feeling before hiking for
My brother Sean is a sophomore at the University of Southern California studying Engineering and I am super proud of him! Trojan Family Weekend at USC I was quite fortunate to get to spend a long weekend in Los Angeles celebrating his
A Hike Through the Costa Rican Rainforest, Day Two The day begins at 6:30 a.m. and though I have spent a considerable number of hours sleeping in this bed at a farmhouse in the village of Naranjo, I do not want
As we drive down Hollywood Boulevard, Highland Avenue comes into view and soon we are passing the El Capitan, Grauman’s Chinese and Dolby Theatres, and the streets seemingly swim with the famed sites of Hollywood lore. It’s a fall day
At the top of my personal travel bucket list is Egypt. Having been home to civilization for 5,000 years, the historical sights to be seen in Egypt are endless as are the dramatic landscapes of the deserts, rivers and sea. The