The Death of an Icon, Anthony Bourdain
Let’s talk about some taboo topics: Suicide Today is #BourdainDay and as a very established traveler, abroad for nearly five plus years, I could talk for pages about how he inspired me to travel, to partake in other cultures, to enjoy all food from all places, and to just enjoy the experience of moving. However, […]
Abuse in Yachting World
This is going to be a controversial post, but seeing as it is International Women’s Day I can think of no better time for this to be discussed. Nearly 8 months ago I left the industry because the captain/ex-fiance of the yacht I crewed upon was beating me while I was employed by charterhouse and […]
Phoenix collaboration with Stephanie Stein Photography
Stephanie Stein Photography
Fury of the Feminine
Hey everyone, It’s been a while since I posted, and for the first time in a very long time I am posting not as the character I have so beautifully crafted, but as myself, my whole self—the person who exists behind the images of adventures, parties, and fun. Watching the news and the recent hearings […]
The Gathering Storm
I write this with a very heavy heart; one evening after going out for a night in Luperon, Dominican Republic, I encountered the worst case of adamant sexism and misogyny I believe I have ever endured. Upon hearing an older caucasian American man speak his opinion of how younger women OUGHT to act. I spoke […]
The Making of Aloof Nerd
I was born into a family with troubles and grew up seeing abuse from a variety of loved ones, nothing was ever sexual but verbal and physical abuse was something I encountered as a child. When you are surrounded by abusive behavior you come to accept that behavior is the norm, that is how people […]
