November 8th, 2016
It was hard not to feel like I was on top of the world when I woke up in rural Bolivia on November 8th, 2016—and not just because I was 14,000+ feet above sea...
Author: Kirstie Jeffries
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween: Halloween, 2020 Style
It wasn’t long ago I was bouncing around the world, seeing new cities and meeting new people every few days. These days, I’m mostly flitting between the three rooms of my apartment. And while...
My First Visit to Costa Rica’s Jaguar Rescue Center: The Tour That Started It All
I vowed in a recent post to start writing the posts that I want to write instead of the posts I feel I should write. So where better to start than one of the...
Looking for an Unforgettable Day Trip from Tokyo? Try Kawagoe, Japan
When I think about the countries I’m most eager to return to once it’s safe to travel again, Japan is near the top of my list. I spent a wonderful week there in 2016,...
Ventures, Values, Visions for Venga, Vale, Vamos
When I started this blog nearly twelve years ago, it was out of pure passion: passion for building websites, for learning my way around WordPress, and for sharing my excitement as my junior year...
Travel Talk with Jamie: The Best Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island
As we continue to see coronavirus cases rise in the U.S., I highly encourage you to refrain from traveling around this country as much as possible. However, as I mentioned in my last Travel...
How to Be a Catalyst for Political Change, Wherever You Live
A lot has happened since I started this post. There seems to be no end in sight for the coronavirus pandemic, at least in the U.S. And now the unjustified murder of George Floyd...
Seattle Travel Guide: A Seattleite’s Tips for the Enchanting Emerald City
Before I jump into today’s interview, a quick note: I know times are extremely difficult right now, and I hope you’re all doing well and that you and your loved ones are staying safe...
