I’ve been meaning to write about my trip to the Philippines for weeks now, but life keeps intervening! In short, it was extraordinary.
The inspiration behind the journey was the …
Existential Migration
My friend Sree (a Malaysian/Australian writer I recently met in the Philippines) just forwarded a link to a book that seems to encapsulate what I’ve been struggling with for much …
Intro to Travel Writing
I’m psyched to announce that I’ll be teaching an 8-week, online Intro to Travel Writing class with Media Bistro, from June 7 – August 2. Here’s the skinny, from …
48 Hours in Singapore
Apologies for the silence: February was one of the most manic months I’ve had in ages. Not only am I teaching two classes this semester, but I am also taking …
AWP 2011 Recap
Just returned from a manic 48 hours at the “largest literary gathering in North America,” otherwise known as the AWP Conference. Every year, some 8,000 writers, MFA students, and …
Ode to New York City
Feliz New Year, everyone! I’ve just returned from 66 hours in my favorite city on the planet — NYC — which I spent with six of my closest friends. It …
Traveling Sola Tips
Travel writer and adventurer Jill Pix just sent word that our two-part interview about traveling sola has been posted on Examiner. It includes tips on everything from packing to haggling to “male repellant.”