More Than a Beach Town: Entertainment in Wilmington, NC
June 14, 2026
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Alaska: The State That Keeps Calling Me Back
June 7, 2026
When people find out I have been to all 50 US states, the first question is always “what is your favorite?” I usually re-phrase it to “what state do I most want to return to?” and the answer is always Alaska. I have only been once, and it was in January for work, but we turned it into something much more. From a frozen rental truck and pulling a stranger out of a ditch on our first hour in Anchorage, to nearly disappearing into the snow at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska had a way of making every moment feel like an adventure. The short daylight hours, the vast wilderness, and the warmth of the local community made it a trip that is impossible to forget and hard not to repeat.
Travel with Pride
May 31, 2026
What does PRIDE really mean? The term originally stood for Personal Rights in Defense and Education, and the first Pride flag was introduced at the Gay Freedom Day Parade in 1978. But beyond the history, Pride means equality, acceptance, and the right to love, period. As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I believe in open-minded, educated conversations and treating everyone with kindness as we travel the world. Progress has been real, from legal recognition of same-sex couples in Denmark in 1989 to same-sex marriage legalization in Thailand in 2025. But there is still work to do. Traveling with Pride means educating yourself, understanding different perspectives, and leading with an open heart, no matter where in the world you go.