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Station Wagon 417
I'm standing behind the yellow line of platform 2, watching the OBB nightjet train pull away. It feels like a slice of my heart is...
Nikki Martinez
Nov 4, 20246 min read
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Welcoming September
Dear Friends, As summer comes to a close, and gentle raindrops run down my attic window, I’m finally stopping to pause. Thinking of...
Nikki Martinez
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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How to (Body)Fly: A Short Instruction
I love finding little (or big) connections in life! This weekend, took time out from work to enjoy my family for the day…we took the kids...
Nikki Martinez
Sep 4, 20221 min read
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Lake Como Life: Tempo, Tempo!
Learning to be still, and learning Italian during a village feast in Italy.
Nikki Martinez
Aug 20, 20226 min read
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Trail to Tranquilty: South Tyrol's Sentiero di San Francesco
When we travel, I usually have the good seat: the passenger one. It’s John, my husband, who drives. He skillfully navigates hairpin...
Nikki Martinez
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Dreaming of Travel? A Mind-Escape Meditation in Mongolia
Photo Credit: Mongolia Horse Trek Writer and Narrator: Nikki Martinez Audio Designer: Martin Isagunde Concept: Jessica Jimenez Airmenti...
Nikki Martinez
Mar 15, 20225 min read
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Today, The Sky is Weeping (A Poem)
There was a time when I told my children That war was long ago But today, death tolls give way, Staining February snow. Today, the sky is...
Nikki Martinez
Feb 28, 20221 min read
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The Magic of Bedtime Stories
“When a child is born, the first thing he or she requires is safety and love,” says Salman Rushdie in his Masterclass on Storytelling....
Nikki Martinez
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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Christmas in Germany
Christmas--the most magical time of the year! We spent it with family in Saxony, in our quiet, hilltop village. It overlooks the lights...
Nikki Martinez
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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3 Wishes (plus a Poem) for You
Dear Friends, As we near the middle of December, time passes quicker than we anticipate. Still, the world’s problems grow deeper. Now,...
Nikki Martinez
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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Re-Treat Yourself
I woke up this morning, as the sun was just attempting to rise, and recalled some of my most memorable travel escapes: Sketch-journaling...
Nikki Martinez
Nov 13, 20212 min read
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Narrating for The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
It's been a busy month from the inside of my tiny home studio. Got to work on projects I love for some dream clients, so the work felt...
Nikki Martinez
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Performing in German and Italian at The Chill Session!
Hold hope.
Hold space.
Hold hands,
Hold Light.
Nikki Martinez
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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Wandering Berlin, with Childlike Wonder
It's been a while since we've been out and about. The boys choose a kayaking adventure; we girls want city tripping in Berlin. Traveling...
Nikki Martinez
Aug 29, 20213 min read
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Art As The Creative Process
This week, I find myself revisiting art as part of the process for creativity. Rather than making art only when time permits, or on the...
Nikki Martinez
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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How to Hire A Voice Actor: 5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Fit
How to find the perfect voiceover artist for your brand or project.
Nikki Martinez
Aug 11, 20214 min read
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The Tale of Tellaro & The Octopus
Imagine that you are traveling, walking slowly along the coast of the Italian Riviera. There are gabbiani (seagulls) overhead, and quiet...
Nikki Martinez
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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Welcome!
Hi Friends! Thank you for checking out my website. Have a peek inside sketchbook journals, hear some voice samples, read travel stories,...
Nikki Martinez
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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