I’m thrilled to share this guest post by Andrea Preziotti, one of the most amazing writers I know. You can check out more of Andrea’s fab writing on her blog, Finding Your Own Voice, and follow her on Twitter. Exciting to have another passionate explorer on TJCC’s team!
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a planner – some of my friends even call me Julie, as in Julie McCoy the cruise director from the Love Boat. I’ve always had a natural curiosity for the fun and interesting activities taking place in and around the city, whatever city that I may be in.
A sponge for off the beaten adventure my heart races in anticipation of discovering the hidden gems of a destination. From New York to Ortygia, Vienna to Salt Lake and every city in between, there’s something unique just waiting for someone to find.
Some places I’ve discovered on my travels include: a chocolate factory in the industrial part of Rome, the underground Chicana art scene in Salt Lake City, sulfur baths at the base of a volcano in Lipari and a lost in time subway station right here in the Big Apple.
For me it’s the thrill of the hunt, the challenge of finding and potentially fulfilling a dream it, list it item. It’s the art of discovery that makes the journey all the more memorable.
Is there a unique discovery you’ve made on your travels abroad or at home? Share in the comments below!
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Andrea – so glad to have you on the team at TJCC! I’d say my latest unique discovery was actually just 2 streets down from my apartment – a small coffee shop with no obtrusive sign that is tucked away. Great owners, a great place for me to do my writing. At or near home exploration – and discovery – is always the best :)
Laura I too am exited to be here on TJCC…I discovered not only secret sites in Yelapa but that I’m far more tolerant of rustic living than I ever could imagined…the time away made me appreciate the little nuances of life while welcoming the introduction to the unexpectedness of it too.
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