Author Archives: Nicole

“Pretty sure I’m the only Mexican in Eastern – Is that a mariachi band?!” Walking through the streets of Prague, we stumbled on live music … Read the rest

“Ohmygod,” said one American who walked into an aisle of the grocery store. The other, slowly grew wide-eyed: “which one is it?” “Remember the problem … Read the rest

There is no truer feeling than being able to just get up and go. Unfortunately for Keruoac, the act of leaving was the very thing … Read the rest

At some point in our lives, we all participate in the capitalist game. For example, my brother mowed people’s lawn for $5 an hour. He’s … Read the rest

Before Vietnam, the only way I got to experience monkeys was at the neighborhood zoo. From afar, gorillas, orangatans, and those blue-butted baboons were very … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest

“Shoe, shoe” and we all stopped to stare at our shoes. “Shoe, shoe!” said our guide and she stepped slowly over a twisted tree root, … Read the rest

During Season 22 of the Amazing Race (this is a very timely post, I know), contestants competed a part of the race in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light in Hong Kong Like sardines, employees at my work pile into a teeny, rickety elevator that probably hasn’t … Read the rest

You know what they say, the older people get, the wiser people are. My grandma often reminded me of this. The adage definitely rang true … Read the rest