Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!
I’ve come to depend on Paste magazine for learning about the hottest new artists and latest news in music, and now the savvy folks there have launched a new travel section. This makes me almost giddy, not only because I’m excited to follow the travel news and stories, but also because I’m fortunate enough to … More Surviving a Disaster While Traveling & Keeping It All In Perspective
I had so much fun with this story that published yesterday. It looks at new year’s resolutions of Birmingham’s most innovative artists. In the process of writing, I was able to meet a few new artists as well as catch up with old friends. A big thanks to Alec Harvey and al.com for letting me … More What I’m Writing
Going Through the Motions in the Aftermath We were lucky enough to find a place to rest our heads for the next few nights, many were not and slept on the hill. With rumors flying of more waves coming, we were evacuated to the island’s highest point one more time but otherwise our days were … More 10 Years Later: Reflecting on the Tsunami and its Life-Altering Affects – Part III
Diarrhea may have saved our lives At first glance, the beaches of Ton Sai in Krabi lived up to the fantasy. Arriving via boat (at the time, there were no roads that reached these remote, yet touristy beaches), we were greeted by gorgeous white sand, warm clear waters, and swaying palms. We meet Jason and … More 10 Years Later: Reflecting on the Tsunami and its Life-Altering Affects – Part II
Part I For months, I have been thinking of writing about an experience that changed our lives and set us out onto this light traveling path. With the approach of the 10th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Thailand, the timing feels right, but still I’ve struggled to find the words. Then I received an … More 10 Years Later: Reflecting on the Tsunami and its Life-Altering Affects – Part I
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