by Jenna Thomas | Dec 28, 2017 | Destinations, United States
Salem…the name itself conjures a wicked aura. For six months in 1692, the quaint village was the scene of the Witch Trials, a pretty terrifying cycle of fear-mongering and finger-pointing that had fatal consequences. When it was over, 27 people had died: 19 were...
by Jenna Thomas | Aug 2, 2016 | Destinations, United States
When we moved to Boston, we committed to exploring New England as much as possible. After all, this is an entirely new corner of the world to us and it is so much different than Colorado. Plus, living in the city has made me understand why people need to go on...
by Jenna Thomas | Jul 1, 2016 | Destinations, United States
After our year on the road, it took only a few weeks for me to settle into a routine here in Boston. After three months, I know which restaurants I like and how long it takes to walk to each of them. I recognize all the dog-owners on our street thanks to several walks...
by Jenna Thomas | Jun 20, 2016 | Destinations, New Zealand, Round the World Travel
Early one February morning, I woke up in the back of a twenty-year-old minivan to the sound of torrential rain pounding the roof. I muttered a few curses, pulled on my most waterproof clothing, and stumbled through the downpour to a rustic pit toilet on the edge of...
by Jenna Thomas | Feb 1, 2016 | Destinations, Europe
England was my favorite country on earth long before I set foot in the United Kingdom. I loved all things English, even as a kid. After a two-week trip around the country with my parents in high school and a semester in Lancashire during college, my affection only...
by Jenna Thomas | Dec 18, 2015 | Destinations, New Zealand, Round the World Travel
At the beginning of this year, my knowledge of Maori culture started and ended with the haka that New Zealand’s rugby team, the All Blacks, perform before a match. When Ben and I arrived in New Zealand, I learned that Maori history is a controversial subject, one...
