Both Dena Moes and Lisa Romeo are writers, wives and mothers. Their memoirs explore family connections and the adventures they’ve taken to get to know their loved ones– and themselves– more deeply. Dena Interviews Lisa. . . Dena Moes: You have been a writer for much of your adult life. You have worked in journalism and PR, gotten an MFA and helped found a writing program where you taught. Is there a pivotal point at which you knew you wanted to…
By The Refresh Editors There is nothing like a good getaway. Whether you’re returning to a place that has significance for you or taking a voyage to a never-before-experienced-by-you destination, taking a trip can put you in a different state of mind and supply you with memories that last longer than that souvenir that will eventually get misplaced. We are constantly amazed by our writers and photographers at The Refresh, who chronicle their voyages around the globe and tell us…
by Marissa Price When overseas visitors think about Australia, the first things that come to mind are endless expanses of unspoiled beaches, our iconic ‘red centre’ and wide open spaces. While this is true, and tourist attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Wineglass Bay in Tasmania and the Three Sisters in New South Wales are heavily visited attractions for locals and tourists alike, there are also so many undiscovered and unspoiled treasures Australia has to offer. Any…
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by Andrea Crowley-Hughes One “cannot discover new oceans unless [they] have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide (modified to be friendlier to other genders than “he”) When you’re traveling with anxiety, sometimes this quote makes a ton of sense, and other times it just sounds impossible. It can feel delightful to arrive at your destination, greeted by place names and accents the mind can curl around and explore until the words become familiar. In my…