Architecture and blogging have more in common than I expected. When I first started blogging, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. I’ve always considered myself a creative person—but an architect first, not necessarily a writer. Architecture is a profession that requires deep creative thinking, but it is also grounded in technical knowledge, coordination,…
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Ten Years Later: What Studying for the AREs Taught Me About Myself
In the past few weeks, a wave of “Looking Back to 2016” posts have been popping up on Instagram, and it got me curious enough to scroll through my own archives. I didn’t find many photos, but what I did find was a reminder of just how transformative that year truly was. 2016 was the…
From Fear to Freedom: Rediscovering Solo Travel
My first experience as a solo female traveler in Europe at 26 left me hesitant to travel alone again. A decade later, I returned for a four-month trip and found the opposite—confidence, connection, and joy in exploring the world on my own terms. First Time in Europe! The first time I traveled to Europe was…
Why am I starting a blog NOW?
I’ve wanted to start a blog about architecture and travel for years, and after new inspiration at the AIA Conference in Boston, I’m finally beginning. This space is where I’ll share my perspective as a San Francisco–based architect and traveler, and hopefully connect with others along the way. A Travel and Architecture Blog? Blogs are…