2100 Miles Across the Southeastern US

2100 Miles Across the Southeastern US

Nearly every summer my parents drive from their home in North Carolina to my brother’s in Colorado. Taking major highways would mean about 1800 miles of white-knuckle driving beside huge trucks. Nearly identical rest areas would blend together in one’s memories and the trip would be solely about the destination. Fortunately, my parents don’t take that sort of road trip. No, they take minor roads and detours that allow for

The Streets of George Town

The Streets of George Town

Penang is often thought of as the food capital of Malaysia but as a vegetarian, that wasn’t what drew me to this island. For me, it was the art and the meeting of Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures with a British colonial history. While the latter has been interesting to observe, it’s the art that really drew me in. I could spend days wandering around staring at the works lining

Worlds Apart

Worlds Apart

We stepped to the side of the road, waiting for yet another motor scooter to pass and realized we were outside the Utila Art Center. This beautiful building has intrigued us since walking past it on our first day here. The wood façade, tiled terrace, and sheer size of the building are unique on this part of the island. Jen pulled out the camera and started looking for good angles