As if I needed another reason to love the Big Island of Hawaii… I just learned about HawaiiCon. The Big Island is not just full of palm trees, beaches, and resorts. It is home to Kilauea, one of the longest-erupting volcanoes in the world. And, it is one of the few places on earth where… Continue reading 10 Amazing Reasons to Go to HawaiiCon
When you think of Epcot, you may recall fragrant florals from the “Flower & Garden Festival.” Or, perhaps, delectable dishes from the “Food & Wine Festival.” (I, too, love to ‘eat my way around the world.’) Most of all, I enjoy Epcot as a gathering place to meet friendly cast members from various countries. My… Continue reading How I Made a Cultural Connection at Epcot: My Italian Adventure
Star Wars Celebration Europe (SWCE, July 14-17, 2016) ended with a much-anticipated panel featuring the upcoming Star Wars films, Star Wars Episode VIII and Han Solo. Pablo Hidalgo hosted a panel featuring Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm President) and Kiri Hart (Head of Story, LFL). First up: writer-director Rian Johnson discussed the filming of Episode VIII (code… Continue reading The Future of Star Wars: Episode VIII and Han Solo
The world of Geek Fashion has blossomed, thanks in big part to Ashley Eckstein and Her Universe. This was my article published July 29, 2016 on LaughingPlace.com reporting from San Diego Comic-Con's Her Universe Fashion Show! The third annual Her Universe Fashion Show was an absolute runway success at Comic-Con 2016. Growing each year, the Her Universe… Continue reading Runway Success at Her Universe Fashion Show, Comic-Con
This article was first published on LaughingPlace.com on July 25, 2016. Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 is in the books, but the shockwaves are still resonating like an ion cannon. Lucasfilm shared their latest news with fans from around the world who congregated in London July 15-17, 2016 for a Celebration to be remembered. Rogue… Continue reading Star Wars Celebration Europe: A Closer Look at Rogue One
Being a fangirl, I love attending conventions, or 'Cons' as they're now called. From San Diego Comic-Con and Wonder-Con to Star Wars Celebration, D23, and a Celebration of Harry Potter -- I have had the privilege to explore and share the worlds of fandom. There are so many aspects of attending fan conventions. What used… Continue reading Covering a Con (Part 2)
Have you ever wished you had a friend that traveled the world, and shared their best travel tips and photos with you? Have you lived vicariously through a friend's Facebook feed as they post about their travels, wishing that you could do the same? Do you think you would like to travel "someday," but… Continue reading Welcome to the Chrysalis Travel Blog
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