Milan was the cheapest place for my brother to fly from the US to Europe, and I was on an … More
Category: Travel
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Long gone are the reverent chants for one church in Haarlem, Netherlands… they have been replaced by the clinking of … More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.
15. Germany – Drunk King, Sober Saunterer
Jet-lag surrendering first to adrenaline and then routine, I was one week into my summer backpacking trip through Europe. The … More
14. France – Fromage with Friends
I met Florimond in Hawaii. We were students in a program there and traveled together to Mexico and the Dominican … More
13. Norway – Reality Show or Reality Check
In 2015, I was one of twelve American contestants on the award-winning Norwegian TV series, Alt for Norge, also referred … More
12. Panama – A Cloud Forest Illuminated
Think back to a day where you collapsed at its end. Consider the weight that your mental and physical frame … More
Education Abroad – Traveling to Learn
Voices surround us with wisdom and truth. Some speak our language, others exude their lessons through interactions and observing others … More
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