20. Croatia – The Universal Language of Tragedy

If only it was rare for regions of the world to be devastated by war as much as the former … More

19. Italy – When In Roam

Milan was the cheapest place for my brother to fly from the US to Europe, and I was on an … More

18. Spain – Mermaids of Menorca

If ever you long for a seaside escape, keep in mind the hidden gem called the island, Menorca. Surprisingly, all … More

17. England – “Show Me the Night That I Dreamed About Before”

The riskiest part of the music festival endeavor was shipping my £75 wristband to the hotel of another traveling friend. I … More

16. Netherlands – For the Love of Beer

Long gone are the reverent chants for one church in Haarlem, Netherlands… they have been replaced by the clinking of … More

Study Abroad – A Grateful Gilman Scholarship Recipient

I cannot express my gratitude to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, not merely for selecting me as a recipient, but for the vision they have in sending U.S. Citizens out into the world to deepen their understanding of the way things work internationally.