Oakland, California: welcoming and enterprising in spirit and gritty and multicultural in soul. It is a diverse city that has a similar “hustle and bustle” to San Francisco. After spending a weekend in Oakland, I can see why it is San Francisco’s beloved counterpart! I began my trip with something familiar: spending a day in […]
Solitude (n): the quality or state of being alone or remote from society. The word “solitude” has a negative connotation, as if being alone equates to loneliness. Today’s society encourages overstimulation, overcommitment, and over-everything (read: overworked). More than ever, it’s important to step back from the busy lives that we lead. I am a sensitive […]
The Traveling Editor 