Esperance, a little town on the bottom left corner of Australia, is becoming well-known for several reasons. It’s home to some of the whitest sand beaches in the world, with kangaroos lounging in the sunshine. It’s an amazing place for whale watching. The color of the ocean is unreal – the most vibrant turquoise blue […]

Growing up in Virginia meant I had been in my fair share of A-frame homes and cute log cabins in the woods. Though I probably didn’t realize how great they were at the time. While I look back on it now with joyful nostalgia, at the time, I’m pretty sure I thought they were musty […]

In another life, I would have pursued a career in art. Perhaps one day, I might still. Growing up, I always felt absolutely overwhelmed with creativity. I read books and got lost in my imagination for hours. I loved to paint and sketch, making things with my hands. But like many young people, that is […]