Favorite quote
If you learn something new every day, you can teach something new every day.
About
Having been born and raised right outside Washington, DC, attended school in Philadelphia, and lived and worked in NYC and its suburbs for the past 25 years, I have a strong connection to the Northeast Corridor. I have been forever curious, earning a degree in Japanese while simultaneously studying Decision Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania; and a long career at Martha Stewart Living honed my techniques for fastidious research, in-depth analysis, and passionate storytelling across a wide array of subjects. As a mother of two teenagers and former Girl Scout leader, I have discovered countless ways to have fun while traveling and feel that kinesthetic learning - hands-on, participatory, active involvement using all the senses - creates for the most engaging experiences. My most memorable travel adventures include looking, listening, and tasting what makes each place unique. Every place has multiple layers - its initial foundation, important milestones in time, its current inhabitants, and its context within the wider world, and I want to help people better understand, appreciate and experience the places where they travel. Most importantly, I love to have fun and meet new and interesting people - so let's connect!
Hobbies & Interests
I am an avid home chef and explore history and culture through new-to-me ingredients and techniques, attend Broadway and live theater as often as I can, and create "moving meditations" as a certified Yoga instructor.
Fun Fact
I have finished the NYC Marathon 4x (twice running on my own, twice as a volunteer guide for Achilles International)