After three months of keeping the secret, I waited nervously in the hotel lobby. When they got out of the elevator, I held out my hand. “I am your guide, Ash-san.” My father went to shake it, paused, and then said, “Oh, it’s you. What are you doing here?” When my mom realized who I
This September marks 10 years since my father died and I left not only Florida, but the United States. Leaving the country was difficult, but now I am experiencing a new kind of pain: losing my connection to the United States. My relationships with my friends, my family, and my hometown have changed, but so
In 2002, I moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Newport, Rhode Island, where my now-husband has family roots. I immediately fell in love with its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and welcoming New England atmosphere. It’s so impressive that we chose to get married there, despite having spent much longer periods of our lives in other
Some United Airlines flights across the United States, from New York to San Francisco, were delayed Saturday due to a technological glitch. United Airlines passengers said on social media that the issue affected operations at several major airports, including Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Some passengers
I have traveled to almost 90 countries around the world, including Peru, Austria, Egypt, India and many, many more. I often travel with my children and I think one of the best parts of traveling is trying local food and breaking bread with locals, including, and perhaps especially, street food. For the most part, I’ve
When our first daughter was born last April, we saw a rare window in our lives when we could travel a lot and get our baby some passport stamps before she turned 1. My wife was on maternity leave for a year, and I was about to leave my full-time job to start a company