Antigua, Guatemala is almost universally renowned for being charming. Small, colorful homes line its cobblestone streets, bougainvillea in deep hues of purple and pink creeps along the sides of buildings,…
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Confronting Loneliness In The Mountains Of California
by AlissaI remember very clearly one day in May 2012. I was strolling along the footpath of my university with my friend Kylie, the hot Maryland sun beating down on us.…
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Dancing My Way Through The Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress
by Alissaby Alissa 4 commentsTwo weeks ago, I did something great for myself as a salsa dancer: I attended a salsa congress. And I am proud to say that my first congress was in…
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Dubai, Part 1: Sex Toys And Scandals
by AlissaWhy Dubai? I’ve officially been to Dubai three times, all on layovers. The longest block of time that I have spent in Dubai is eight hours. And you may already…
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First Steps In Guatemala: A Haphazard Arrival And Initial Observations As A Solo Female Traveler
by AlissaYou know that feeling during travel when basically nothing goes according to plan? That’s pretty much the summary of the start of my trip to Guatemala in the fall of…
When I mention that I live in Baltimore, I get mixed reactions. Common responses include: “Have you seen The Wire?”, “Have you been to the aquarium?”, and sometimes quite simply, “Ugh.…