I moved to South Africa! I received a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellenbosch University for two years, 2021-2023. Stellenbosch University is in the Western Cape province, an hour drive east of Cape Town. I toured Cape…
Travel
Hurricanes, Cancun, 2020
Cancun had only been affected by two hurricanes since 2005. Yet, during the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, six of the hurricanes became major hurricanes, making it the most active season on record. During October, I…
Food and Culture of Mexico
Living in Cancun and Playa del Carmen for 6 months, August 2020 to February 2021, has been a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the culture and life of Mexico. The local produce and markets are colorful…
Tulum, Mexico
Just an hour south of The Royal Haciendas resort, where I (Kelsi) was staying, Tulum made for a great day trip that was rich in Mexican culture and history.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Christmas 2020
The Royal Sands, Cancun
With pristine, white sand and crystal-turquoise Caribbean waters, Cancun, Mexico, is a beautiful tropical vacation and resort destination. It is also the ultimate place to be during the pandemic. My (Kelsi) visa expired in Singapore…
Royal Haciendas, Playa del Carmen
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Early March 2020, we were able to make a quick trip to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is still months into its lockdown, so this is especially nostalgic for us to reflect back on our last trip.…
Sydney, Australia
Known for its harbourfront, Sydney is one of Australia’s largest cities and the capital of New South Wales. The distinctive Opera House with its ‘sails’ and the Sydney Harbour Bridge connecting the central business district…
Sydney and Tasmania Cruise
Cruising with our parents has become a great option to see one another. Living on opposite ends of the globe, we met halfway in Sydney for a 8-day, 7-night cruise on the Majestic Princess. We…