| August 6, 2016 | As the “most visited lake in the Alpine Wilderness,” Snow Lake in Snoqualmie Pass is certainly beautiful, but perhaps gets a little too much attention from the public. As my first official hike after moving to the Evergreen State, I didn’t entirely know what to expect from this adventure. When my hiking crew […]
| June 26, 2016 | Growing up in New York, I thought I’ve seen the worst drivers in the country. It turns out that New Yorkers are just aggressive drivers, with the basic understanding of traffic rules and regulations. In contrast, a large percentage of South Floridians appeared to be law-avoiding drivers. I was constantly impressed with some stunts drivers […]
| May 16, 2016 | I hope you stumbled upon this post because you’re going on a safari! Or… thinking about going on one. Or dreaming about it. Or you’re kind-of obsessed with the idea of it, don’t feel it’s achievable right now, but want to start preparing for when the opportunity presents itself. Either […]
| May 11, 2016 | Going on a mission trip can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. My heart is filled with gratitude for my immense growth as a clinician and individual during my time in Tanzania. Everyone wants to know there’s hope, and enlightening the staff and families who care for the children at Step by […]
| May 10, 2016 | The Universe has been working overtime in 2016 to manifest my dreams. I’ve been given an incredible array of opportunities, and am feeling ADVENTUROUS and CONNECTED with the world. Let’s set the scene. Flashback to somewhere between 2007 and 2011. Picture little KConn in undergraduate college at Stony Brook University: […]
| May 5, 2016 | Arusha is a city in Northern Tanzania, and capital of the Arusha Region. It is located directly below Mt. Meru of the Great Rift Valley at an elevation of 4,551ft (1,387m) and has a temperate climate. Accessible sites from Arusha include: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Convservation Area, Lake Manyara National […]
| April 24, 2016 | This month’s journey to Tanzania, Africa, was the longest travel itinerary I’ve endured, requiring multiple stops from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Fort Lauderdale(FLL)[themify_icon icon=”fa-plane” ]Atlanta(ATL)[themify_icon icon=”fa-plane” ]Amsterdam(AMS)[themify_icon icon=”fa-plane” ]Kilimanjaro(JRO) Through the process of booking flights and coordinating with the rest of the Mission Trip group (students from Northwestern University in Chicago, and other Physical […]