Where to Go West Coast Swing Dancing in Paris
byWhen you’re new to a place, sometimes you need an “in.” A friend or two, a contact who can show you around or give…
August, 2016
Teaching West Coast Swing in the Streets of Peru
byI met some dancers randomly in the streets of Cusco. (It didn’t feel random of course – it felt totally destined and magical! The…
Dancing in the Streets of Cusco, Peru
byOn my way back to my Cusco hostel from Machu Picchu, I walked and walked toward Plaza del Armas. I could have checked the…
Cusco Recommendation: Inka Club Hostel
byIf you want to travel on a smaller budget, hostels are awesome. They’re somewhere between couch-surfing – the ultimate in free space to sleep…
Epic Churches: Le Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris
byI visited Paris in 2015 to teach dance and explore French culture. I rarely ventured beyond my dance venues. But on the final day…
10 Realizations in Costa Rica
byI lived in Costa Rica for two weeks in 2015. I worked on an organic, vegan farm/homestead run by an American woman, close to…
Why Cusco, Peru is Magical
byCusco attracts millions of people every year – and usually they are on their way in and out. They want to visit nearby Incan…
Travel Wishlist: The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
byI’m always planning a getaway in my head. One place I want to go is the Blue Lagoon, just outside of Reykjavik, Iceland. These…
How to See Machu Picchu in Six Days
byIn April of 2016, I hopped on a plane to Peru and I was determined to see the epic world wonder itself. But I…
How to Travel to Costa Rica Cheaply
byYou’ve probably heard how lush and green it is – and it’s a wonderfully fun, safe, peaceful place to visit in Central America. Costa…