One of the traditions my mom and I have when I come home to visit is to drive about partway through the state to Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard, a small, new winery near Charlottesville. Not only is the drive absolutely breathtaking as you drive out of the city and into the mountains, the food …
Month: August 2013
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know I just spent 18 hours in NYC. Phew, I can’t believe I survived! After landing back in DC, my childhood home, and catching up with the few remaining friends I had in the area, I decided to make a day trip up to the city that …
As much as I bring constant change upon myself what with my about steps in location, job, etc., I have to let you in on a little secret: I actually don’t much like change. It is very hard for me to accustom myself to a change in anything, from my hair to my bed to …
I personally believe there is a big difference between being a tourist and being a traveler. When I go to different places, I try my best to be the latter. (Disclaimer: I don’t think there is anything wrong with being a tourist, it just isn’t really my thing.) When I travel, I like to try …
I’m a huge history buff. Huge. That’s why when I was given the opportunity to go to Paraty, a colonial city four hours from Rio de Janeiro, I jumped at the chance. This sleepy little city was founded by the Portuguese in the 1600s, and a lot of the architecture and history reveals its old, …
The best thing about my experience in Brazil is that everyone is so warm and friendly. Everyone I’ve met has been nothing but excited to help me (a lot) with my Portuguese, talk to me in English when my Portuguese fails (after the first word) and show me their home. And what a truly spectacular …
I can’t believe I’ve been away from Careful Feet for over a week. It all goes back to the age old question: when a blogger is on vacation, does that mean a vacation from the blog as well? In this case, it would appear so. And as sorry as I am not to have been …