When deciding who to reach out to for The Road Linds Travels’ Celebrating Women series, there was no doubt in my mind that Long Beach-based apparel designer, LaChele Steele, had to participate. Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked? Like you knew that you […]
Ashley Hyman and I met twenty-six years ago at cheerleading practice in Middle America. I sat on a bench by my shy self, eager to feel included and like I belonged, as teenage, pubescent children so often do. “Hi!” a cute, curly-haired brunette greeted me. […]
I met Alessia Rosini at Villa Fattorusso in Napoli, Italia on Sunday, July 23, 2023. We were both attending the wedding of a mutual dear friend. “Excuse me? Hello, I’m Alessia. This is Daniel.” She introduced herself and her husband. They were seated directly next […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, March 8, honors the achievements of women worldwide while advocating for gender equality. Originating in the early 1900s amid growing labor movements, it gained momentum through socialist and feminist activism. Today, it’s a global call to action, acknowledging progress while […]
You may have noticed things are looking a bit different at The Road Linds Travels. This is because I’m gradually merging my author and portfolio website with my blog. Life is hectic enough, and I just thought, why hassle with two different websites? It’s also […]
At this point, I’ve begun enough blogs with the proverbial “It’s been a while.” So, for the sake of this post, I’m just going to dive right in sans the disclaimers or excuses. Life has been life-ing, and I’ve been rolling along with it. I’m […]
We recently moved into a beautiful new place in a lovely neighborhood and intend on staying for a long time. The last month, as quickly as that time has passed, has been all about home improvement. With that being said, I wanted to assure you, […]
Sangria is a popular, refreshing beverage with a rich history that dates back centuries. This fruity and wine-based concoction originated in Spain, making it an integral part of Spanish culture and cuisine. The word “sangria” itself is derived from the Spanish word “sangre,” meaning blood, […]
Do I begin with the food in Italy? The wine? Do I write about one event out of many? Focus on one city out of dozens? Write about the many train excursions and adventures? It’s difficult to narrow down exactly what to write about, so […]
Amazon Prime comes around not once a year but twice! While some may think it’s overkill, I think of the impending holidays and rising prices. October 11-12th is the perfect time to start (and possibly complete) your holiday shopping. *This post contains affiliate links for […]
