It is rare when a short visit to a country is as memorable as the two layovers I had in … More
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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 … 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
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
5. Malaysia – The Worlds of Murphy’s Law
Choppy waters beneath the bouncing boat gave us the workout of a lifetime as we clutched our stomachs with laughter. … More
3. Thailand – Put Me in My Place
Had just two weeks passed since I was watching Sex and the City from the comfort of my tempurpedic bed … More