I enjoyed this, Jennifer – vivid, whimsical, and well-written. It’s a wonderful feeling to come face-to-face with that childhood sense of wonder, even long after childhood has passed. I think you captured the sense of this really well. I’m a big fan of diving myself, and can completely relate to the experiences you’ve described. Glad [...]

I enjoyed this, Patricia. It’s fun to see Paris again through fresh eyes – and of course the struggles of any first-time visitor with an unfamiliar language and subway system. All I can say is… wait til you get to Tokyo!

Great story, Nate. You’ve got a strong sense of dialogue and make some memorable ‘thumbnail sketches’ of characters you meet along the way. I’m curious to know about your note taking. Do you record moments and conversations along the way or is it something that comes back to your mind later, when you sit down [...]

Great story, Mattie. You paint a skillful portrait of the island in just a few lines, and then move on with a thriller pace. I was half expecting one of them to “make you an offer you can’t refuse” (in Brando’s voice) but instead, you just got me laughing. That’s one part of the world [...]