Posts by Berlin
Exploring Stonehenge
I don’t always make plans to go look at rocks, but when I do, it’s likely because it’s an ancient rock formation that’s been standing for more than 5,500 years. We got up before the sun to take a bus out of London to Wiltshire to visit the Neolithic monument and were lucky to meet…
Read MoreThree Days In Paris Pt. I
Sometimes you get lucky enough to get invited on amazing adventures. Last year my friend Tailyn called to let me know that the Deer Creek High School Band had been invited to perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade. She couldn’t bear to miss his performance but didn’t want to travel alone, so she…
Read MoreFirst shots with the Ricoh GRIV
When you’ve been practicing photography for many years it can kind of lose it’s magic. Lugging around a huge camera on trips can get cumbersome, and despite having the convenience of an iPhone right in my pocket, the artist in me cannot be without a dedicated camera. I’ve got a big trip coming up at…
Read MoreA Costa Rican Reset
No matter where we go, Costa Rica always has a way of pulling us back. This was our fourth trip to the country and our second stay in the Playa Ocotal area—and it honestly feels more like returning to a favorite neighborhood than planning a vacation. We’ve zigzagged across a lot of Costa Rica over…
Read MoreRemembering Dante
I had always wanted a Doberman. My Grandpa had a red one when I was little named Bones. He was beautiful, protective and loyal. One day in early 2011, I turned to the newspaper classifieds to find an ad for Doberman puppies. I had always assumed the dogs were insanely expensive, but these puppies were…
Read MoreA Charming Birthday Detour in Cancun
We normally travel in early summer before the rush but this year was a little chaotic and we missed our shot. We didn’t want to end the year without a trip, so since I was hitting the big 40 and James was in his final stretch of residency, we booked a little getaway to our…
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