Travel

A Picture Speaks 1,459 Words

“The soul never thinks without a picture” – Aristostle I am no Ansel Adams. I never learned how to color between the lines. I’m a wizard at drawing stick figures with perms. But I’m great at seeking out people to learn from – the masterful artists, photographers and visually creative folks who inspire me. Katie [...]

March 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

How To Choose Your Own Adventure

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. Last week, I posted a poll to find out about the last thing you did that was truly adventurous. Yes, I am an adventure addict, so talking about it makes me want to climb a big fat mountain. But there was a reason for [...]

December 19, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Back To School: Spending Thanksgiving With The Children of Machu Picchu

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. For the past three years, I’ve spent the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday abroad. I didn’t necessarily planned it that way, but life brings you to different places at different times. Two years ago, I was in London. Last year, I visited Patagonia when I was [...]

November 27, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Lessons in Spirituality and Why I Hugged a Tree Yesterday

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. I grew up in a very Catholic household. Before my super cool mom married my equally remarkable dad, she was a nun. I won’t elaborate – that should explain most of it. While I wasn’t always the perfect Catholic child (laughs welcome), I continue [...]

November 25, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

A Tico Life For Me

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter and read more on her blog. The first time I learned Spanish, it was to satisfy a school requirement in 7th grade. The second time I learned Spanish it was for love – my first boyfriend in college was a Venezuelan and I wanted [...]

November 23, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Live From Machu Picchu: Chatting With Locals, Coca Tea and Hugs

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. Here I am, sitting in the library of my fab eco-retreat, writing from Machu Picchu. It took a full 24 hours to get here, without delays. I knew this going in. But I thought I’d provide a quick snapshot of the actual trek – [...]

November 22, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

My Very Full Suitcase or What I’ll Be Reading In Peru

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. I’m getting ready for my cultural expedition to Peru. A little Machu Picchu, Cusco, interviews with locals and some other top secret adventures that I’ll share throughout the week. While I’m excited for the food, hiking, spa time (!) and new cultural experiences, I [...]

November 21, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Travel Reflections: Buenos Aires, Awkward Moments and Preparing for Machu Picchu

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. It is exactly one year to the day since I left the U.S. for a 2 month work assignment in Buenos Aires – an incredible time in my life that not only opened up my world to new cultures and people but also was [...]

October 31, 2009 CONTINUE READING →