Some of my favorite memories of Vietnam aren’t the ones I planned. In fact, I usually don’t have a camera in my hand when they happen, so I’ll have to rely on memory. And memories […]
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“You Skinny…Why?”
What Is It About the People of Hoi An? I’ve been asked more than once what it is that keeps pulling me back to Vietnam…and more specifically, Hoi An. The food is incredible. The cost […]
Two Wheels, Three Friends, and a Very Specific Craving
I Followed a Pirate Flag to a Cheeseburger (And I’d Do It Again) They say the early bird catches the worm, but in Central Vietnam, the early rider catches the only thirty minutes of “pleasant” […]
The (Almost) Road Trip to Hanoi
One of my favorite things to do in Vietnam is hop on my scooter and just…go. Not because I have somewhere to be. Quite the opposite. The best rides are the ones without much of […]
Tales of an Entrepreneur: From the OG Gypsy Nurse to HCTA
If you’ve ever tried to build something that didn’t exist yet, you know the ride: you start with conviction, ride the highs, wrestle with the chaos, and—if you’re lucky—you get to see it take on […]
Cao Thon Vietnam: A Day Visiting an Incense Making Village
We found this unique Vietnamese village that makes incense. Get off the beaten path and discover unique local culture.
Return to the 50’s on Route 66 Seligman Arizona
Gypsy Road trips; you never know exactly what you’ll find along the way. On our way to the 2014 Travelers Conference in Las Vegas, the Gypsy Nurse and crew took a cross country road trip. […]
Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez: Part I
New Orleans is one of my favorite places in the US. Having traveled there multiple times and working there once, I’ve discovered a few favorites that I tend to go back to time and time […]
I Love My Neighborhood: San Cristobal de las Casas
I spent almost 4 weeks in San Cristobal de las Cases Mexico and loved every minute of it. I think one of the best parts for me is that it was the first time that […]
Transitioning
I will have been traveling for a total of 14 1/2 weeks or 102 days when I touch down back in Chicago on May 23rd. This is my longest trip to date….and I’m not ready […]
A Re-Discovered Life 