Polaroid of the Week: Captivating Sunset Over Tucson, Arizona

We adore sunsets, and nothing compares to watching one unfold on the beach. After two months along Costa Ricas Pacific Coast during rainy season, clear evenings are rare treasures. Mornings often bring vibrant blue skies and abundant sunshine, but afternoons typically turn gray, cloudy, and culminate in torrential downpours unlike any weve experienced. So, on those fortunate rain-free afternoons, we head to the beach with our puppy. Were rewarded with skies transforming from bright blue to vibr

A huge thank you to everyone who commented on my last post, emailed, or reached out via social media. Your support after sharing my most challenging piece touched me deeply. Your encouraging words and personal stories of overcoming tough breakups gave me real hope—you helped immensely! Before my flight to New York last week, I savored a few days in Berlin, a city where I instantly feel at home. Though brief, my visit included discovering hidden gems like Berlins open-air gas lantern museum, indu

After my first weekend in Tucson with Katie, a surprise visitor arrived for the second, and VisitArizona highlighted an intriguing event: a powwow in Phoenix. A powwow brings together Native American communities to perform traditional dances and showcase their cultural regalia. Despite multiple Southwest visits, including reservations, I knew little about their heritage. Eager to learn, we headed to Phoenix for the day. Powwows traditionally unite Native Americans from diverse communities to dan