A Love Letter to Myself

By | Deep Thoughts by April

Dear April,

After all these years, I think it is finally time that I express my love for you. I don’t often take the time to tell you how much I truly love you – the person you once were, the person you are now and the person you are becoming. Read More

Puerto Vallarta

By | Mexico ~ 2020

I typically save my international trips to just once per year so I can take an extended trip at least two weeks long. But after my last trip to Mexico for Dia de Los Muertos, I realized how quick and easy it is to go to Mexico, and cheaper than traveling in the US. I decided a couple months ago to treat myself to a shorter trip this year for my birthday and was initially looking at Miami. Read More

Tulum

By | Mexico ~ 2019

Last fall I went on a two-week trip to Mexico that ended up being a roller coaster ride of some highs and lows. I forget each time I leave the country just how awkward and uncomfortable it can be to visit a foreign place. I assumed Mexico would be a fairly easy country to navigate in comparison to some of the other places I’ve visited. Read More

Mexico City

By | Mexico ~ 2019

Although our AirBnb in Mexico City was only a few miles from the airport, our cab ride took close to an hour because the traffic was so bad at that time. But it gave us the opportunity to begin to get familiar with the enormous city we just found ourselves in. One of the largest cities in the world with more than 21 million people. Read More

San Ignacio, Hopkins & San Pedro

By | Belize ~ 2018

An adventure was long overdue and much needed, and Belize had been a highly recommended travel destination by many friends who had spoken very highly of it. After deciding to plan a two week visit in November, a couple of friends who had travelled to Belize before decided to join me for the second week of my trip. Read More