I had traveled a lot before I did my semester abroad, but I’d never lived in another country and called…
26. Sweden – Stockholm Snowglobe
At minimum, it was a whirlwind. It started in Oslo, when my cousin flew in from the States for some…
25. Iceland – Frozen Hearts and Puddled Lands
As much as I thought I’d mentally prepared myself for the “dark time” of visiting Iceland in December, my body…
24. Israel & Palestine – A Gallery
23. South Korea – Strolling Through Seoul
It is rare when a short visit to a country is as memorable as the two layovers I had in…
University in Oslo – “Knot Dot” Friendships
You made the move from far away and into an international student village. Each day you start branching out more…
22. Poland – Prisons, Pierogies, and Queens
My sister Raina was vegetarian before she ever convinced my parents it was a suitable way of living. They came…
21. Bosnia & Herzegovina – To Jump or Not to Jump
The sight of the Mostar Bridge in Bosnia & Herzegovina is one that stirs the heart of visitors and locals…
Familiefest in Averøy
Three years ago I learned I had a branch of my family tree in the island of Averøy, on the…
Study Abroad Norway – Critical Skills in a Cold Culture
Ever been lost in a foreign city or attempted to communicate with someone who doesn’t share a common language with…
