Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
Skype has been part of my life ever since I moved to New York City eight years ago. What began as a way to stay in touch with friends and family back home in Romania, evolved in a weekly and often times a daily ritual to stay connected with people around the world, whether home in NYC or on the road. I have shared some of my most treasured experiences via Skype video with my loved ones, as have they. I have shared my travels in real time, and … [Read more...]
I first met Peter Greenberg in March of 2012, when I attended a panel he was speaking at, called Careers in Travel Media. I approached him at the end to introduce myself and to ask him advice on breaking into the industry. This was in the early days of my travel/ digital journalism and I knew he would be the right source to approach. He was very positive and encouraging and so, it's quite surreal that not even two years later, we meet again, this … [Read more...]
One week into the second Polar Vortex this month alone and record freezing temperatures, and I am ready to escape for sunnier, warmer lands. As I plan to spend more time in Europe this upcoming spring and summer, my mind can’t help dreaming of beautiful getaways such as Tenerife. Spain has been my favorite European country since I can remember, and Canary Islands are my next stop off my Spaniard bucket list. Photo by Disfuta en … [Read more...]
A land known for its abundance of green, hundreds of volcanoes, lush rainforests and splendid beaches is sure to satisfy any type of traveler. But after a long ride from San Jose, into La Fortuna, I was ready to explore the great thermal springs I had heard so much about, located in Tabacon. A short cab ride away from La Fortuna will leave you at the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a five star hotel known for its beauty and comfort. However, … [Read more...]
When you only have a few days to a week to explore Costa Rica, you either pick a few destinations to focus on or you take the risk in knowing that you’re bound to run into some headaches. My impromptu Christmas trip to the land said to be the greenest country on Earth – “Costa Rica” translates into rich coast – was surely going to be a whirlwind of highlights, given the short amount of time I had. And yet, I wanted to see it all. Guess … [Read more...]
I'm a travel writer, blogger and social media maven that can't sit still. I'm inspired by all things creative, always accompanied by my camera.
