Three Cities Well Worth A One-Way Ticket
(article from Megan’s Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) I’m going to take a guess and say that almost every 20-something has considered buying a one-way ticket and flying across the globe. There’s something romantic about the idea of dropping everything and living a different life for however long you decide. Whether it’s our stab at curing
Highlights from Santiago
(original article is from Megan’s Travel Column on Life2PointOh, entitled Weekly Wanders) My first week in South America was spent in Santiago, Chile. Unlike the last time I was in South America, I made sure to take my time with wandering around the city. As a result, I really got to know the different neighborhoods
Highlights from Valparaiso
Although I had never heard of Valparaiso until last week, it has quickly became one of my all-time favorite cities in South America. Visiting Chile in the dead of winter actually gave me a unique local experience that is hard to find during the summer flock of tourists. As I took in the view from
Travel Photographer Stephen Govel
This post is by David VanArsdale, one of our contributors. One of the frustrations of traveling is trying to explain your experience when you return home. It can seem like a hopeless task. Which is why Iʼm envious of our current artist of the week, photographer Stephen Govel. All he has to do is show
Stops Along the Chilean Coast
(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) I’ve officially been in Santiago, Chile for less than a week and although I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, there is actually a lot of action going on here. First of all, there have been student protests taking place in the streets but it hasn’t gotten
Brooklyn Artist Kathryn Klopp
Our featured artist this week resides in Brooklyn, New York and focuses on urban art, reflective of the area. Kathryn Klopp specializes in portraits, drawings and paintings using a variety of mediums and artistic techniques. Travel has been a constant influence on the young artist, having studied and lived in Cuba for a time. How/when
Modern Boho: All Paths Lead to Travel
(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) A lot of doors have opened and closed for me in the past two years bringing me to what I would now describe as a pre-quarter life crisis. It all started a week after I graduated from college when I decided to pack up my life and
Tips for Traveling on your 20-Something Budget
(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) If you are young, carefree and unattached, traveling means more than tourist attractions and foreign cuisine. There’s probably going to be some partying involved. Whether you’re traveling with your friends, family or boyfriend, here are a few tips for making the most out of your trip
Dominican Republic Artist Marlene Jorge
Marlene Jorge is our featured artist this week and a personal favorite of mine. I was introduced to Marlene about a year ago through a mutual friend who knows the painter from their days growing up in the Dominican Republic. After attending a small gallery reception for the now New Yorker, I fell in love
How I Spiced Up My Staycation in the Country
(article from Megan’s Travel Column, Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) A few weekends ago I decided to take one last weekend trip before heading south for the summer. A friend of mine was invited to stay at his friend’s house upstate in Lake Huntington so I decided to tag along. I figured most city dwellers would
