by Daisy Rosales | May 26, 2015 | Asia, International, New Zealand, Travel
The first time I ever wished I were a backpacker was when I went to Queenstown, New Zealand. I realized something then that I had never realized before: that when you carry your stuff on your back, you’re able to see things that other people just don’t get...
by Daisy Rosales | May 18, 2015 | Asia, International, New Zealand, Travel
It’s no secret that New Zealand is one of the most naturally stunning countries ever. And I’m pretty sure the filming of the The Lord of the Rings sealed the deal for that reputation. And why not? With picturesque coasts, rugged mountains, jade-green...
by Daisy Rosales | May 11, 2015 | Europe, Greece, International
When I was 17, I traveled to Greece with my high school. Due to my academic foray into the Classics, I was able to look at columns and rocks and actually know– if only just a bit more than the average tourist– what it all meant. Wandering through ancient...
by Daisy Rosales | Apr 29, 2015 | International
I’ve been aching to get out into the world again. These past few weeks have been laden with our apartment move, recovering from sickness, unsuccessful meal planning, full schedules and general tiredness. I suppose that’s one of the big lessons of...
by Daisy Rosales | Apr 24, 2015 | Europe, France, International
Among the Impressionist painters, Claude Monet was a relatively stable one. And why wouldn’t he be– he curated a thriving garden that continued to inspire him until he died at the ripe old age of 86. Giverny in France, just west of Paris, is where tourists...
by Daisy Rosales | Apr 22, 2015 | Europe, France, International
I love slow travel. Even in my earlier days when overachieving was an attractive endeavor, I rarely enjoyed vacations that were just go, go, go. The “Go Slow” movement has already been around for years now. Alistair Sawday popularized slow travel with his...
