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Danielle Abroad
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A NOURISHING GLIMPSE AT MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE AND AROUND THE WORLD
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the Amazonas
There's something really incredible about being in the Amazon, a vast tropical rainforest I've probably known about my entire life yet never actually seen. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Birds in Leticia
We arrived in the Leticia, the capital of the Colombian Amazon, in the late afternoon. After dropping off our bags, hydrating with fresh juice, and changing... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Cheese & Crackers, Salad & Wine
Morning, sunshines. Hope you had a lovely weekend! I certainly did. Last weekend was amazing, but it was almost too busy; following my day of belated birthday... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
¿hablas Inglés?
Sure, I went out once in Medellín, but I was traveling for almost three weeks. I was desperate to mingle with a younger crowd again by the time the following... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
How to Cool off in Cartagena, Part 2
If you're playing catch up here, allow me to set the scene: Cartagena, Colombia; beautiful, lively; hot, hot, humid. Now, begin with Part 1 for the full... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
How to Cool off in Cartagena, Part 1
Cartagena is perhaps the hottest place I've ever been to. It is humid and hot, and the kind of place where going to the beach between the hours of 11am and 2pm... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Medellín by Foot, Bus, & Metrocable
Happy Monday, doves. If you can believe it, I'm looking forward to a regular ol' workday. But as I'm busy getting re-situated to normal life in New York, let's... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
the Belated 24th
I spent the morning of May 29, 2012 in Brazil at a chocolatier amongst other shops. I spent the evening of that same day in Bogotá, treating myself to a light... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Best of Colombia
I touched down in the United States about 3 o'clock this afternoon, but my least favorite travel-related question came well before that. "What was your... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
an Apartment in Cartagena
Buenas tardes, darlings. Thank to all who wished me a happy birthday on the various social media outlets! It most certainly was. I'm currently back in Bogotá an... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
What Makes You Happy?
Last year, around this time, I listed a few of my favorite things. Many have stayed the same. But lately, there are a couple more that have been making me happy... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Modern Art in Medellín
We flew into Medellín last Saturday. I was excited; (1) because I enjoy cities and (2) because Dave loves it so much, he decided to move there. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Botanical Gardens & El Plato Del Día
The department (or state) of Quindío is located in the central west of Colombia and is known for its coffee plantations, colorful architecture, benign weather,... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
La Finca Colombiana
Now, about la finca. My grandmother and I could have stayed in a hotel nearby the Parque Nacional del Café, or closer to Armenia, but we decided to have an... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Parque Nacional Del Café
Our flight to Armenia left at 6:30am on Wednesday morning. It was a quick one, and so my grandmother and I found ourselves at the charming estate where we'd be... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL, VACATION -
at Home in Bogotá
¡Hola, hola hola! I have been practicing my Spanish for all of three days now... and I'm already feeling super confident ;). But, let's start at the beginning.... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Vamanos
My grandmother hasn't been to Colombia in almost two decades. Neither have I... though those 24 years equate to my entire life. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Feeling Unbalanced?
No matter where we are or where we're going, there are always going to be times when we feel as though we're lacking steadiness or soundness of judgment. But... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Seahorse Tavern
"Seahorses are truly unique, and not just because of their unusual equine shape. Unlike most other fish, they are monogamous and mate for life. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 DIARIES, DINING OUT, SELF EXPRESSION -
to Alicante by Way of Bogotá
Have I ever told you about VIF club? It's "an organization that tries to foster greater understanding among the different people of the world by sending our... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL