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 20, 2015 | Travel, Travel Tips
Photography can be intimidating. There are hundreds of different cameras, techniques and editing programs. Serious photographers have also developed their own style, mood and Lightroom actions. So where is the non-professional hobbyist to start? This post was...
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 | May 1, 2015 | Travel Tips, United States
It’s easy for Americans to overlook the beauty of their own country. Many of us might consider the U.S. to be culturally and aesthetically vapid, but it is anything but. During our time in Utah, I realized that there is still so much richness within American...
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...