Sailing South – An Antarctic Journey
Shortly after setting sail, we sat through some mandatory safety procedure meetings – a very necessary part of the journey. Once those were completed, they kept the schedule light in case of sea sickness and we pretty much just had free time to do whatever we pleased. We had access to a ton of movies, […]
First day on the Nathaniel B. Palmer
As I boarded the ship for my trip down to Antarctica, a thousand thoughts crossed my mind. I was excited for the voyage ahead but I really didn’t know what to expect. I have never been on a cruise before so I had no idea how the days would flow or how my body would […]
The Last Voyage of the Nathaniel B. Palmer
After wrapping up in Punta Arenas, we climbed aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer – an ice breaking research vessel – which would be our home for the next 5 days as we made our way down to Antarctica. On a typical voyage down to Palmer Station, the Nathaniel B. Palmer (NBP) is a fully supported […]
Antarctica Announcement
I’m super excited to announce that I just accepted a job in Antarctica! Which means, I’ll be living and working in the continent for the next 6-7 months! Visiting Antarctica has been a goal of mine since I was in fourth grade learning about emperor penguins. And now, as an adult I not only do […]
Punta Arenas Street Art
Punta Arenas is a very colorful city filled with streets lined with beautiful murals and paintings. I did not have time to do a full street photography walk while I was there but still managed to get in a few shots of paintings, posters and signs that caught my eye. On my way back through, […]
Delicious Punta Arenas
Nestled at the southern most section of South America, Punta Arenas offers a cozy food scene that completely won me over. The city features an abundance of family run restaurants and mouth watering meals. Every dish I had there was fresh, flavorful and made with love. The region’s culinary identity blends local ingredients with influences […]
Biking to Magallanes National Forest
The first morning of trainings went by quickly and we broke for lunch. A few of us decided to check out a corner of small restaurants tucked upstairs of a market. While we were waiting for our tasty meals to arrive, I struck up a conversation with a new coworker. He had been to Antarctica […]
Travel to Chile
When getting ready for my voyage down to Antarctica, packing presented quite a challenge. I usually travel light, like as in whatever I can fit into a carry-on item is what I’m taking with me type thing, but trying to fit everything I’d need for the next six months into just two checked bags was […]
Ode to Illinois Billboards
Billboards are a staple of the American highways. You cannot go on a road trip without seeing dozens of ads. Most of them can be ignored but sometimes they can spark up a conversation throughout the car as you look at empty miles of highway before you. They are so ingrained in the American culture […]
Spend a Day at Silver Sands State Park with Me!
Silver Sands State Park is located in Milford, Connecticut which is a quick 25 minute drive south from New Haven. This park features a three quarter mile boardwalk, and twice a day access to Charles Island during low tide through a walk-able sandbar – this alone is what attracted me to the park. Some things […]