Pre-Berlin Anxiety
Posted July 16, 2018
I have never felt more anxious! I leave this afternoon for Berlin and have been feeling so out of sorts recently. Imagining my summer...Category: Culture
Protruding Pieces of Concrete can be Beautiful
Posted July 15, 2018
Belgrade is an odd city— while walking the streets, you can find historical sites nestled next to new, more modern structures. From when I...
World Cup Woes
Posted July 15, 2018
One aspect that I really hoped would be great in Spain was the whole-hearted, unmatched support of football. I’ve long been a fan of...
Not All Who Wander El Zócalo Are Lost
Posted July 12, 2018
Every Sunday Morning, at about 8:45 am, my host mom, a friend, and I embark on our Sunday adventure, beginning with Sunday morning mass....
First Adventures
Posted July 10, 2018
It has been about two weeks since I’ve arrived in Mexico City, and I’ve been having such an amazing time. My flight in went...
Bo de B
Posted July 10, 2018
Bo de B is the restaurant listed on just about every “must-visit” list for Barcelona, and rightfully so. Europe differs greatly from the United...
Historical Perspectives
Posted July 10, 2018
A garden that should be seen as a place of beauty with bright green leaves overheard letting in slim rays of sun is immediately...
Finding Space to Think
Posted July 10, 2018
I have always loved cities, and Berlin is no exception. The bustling streets, the people, the constant hum, the late nights out, the endless...
The Beginning Stages
Posted July 9, 2018
The first couple of weeks in Mexico were a whirlwind. It started off a bit rocky at the airport because as usual I overpacked...
Two Times the Charm!
Posted July 8, 2018
It’s the end of week two here and I am really struggling. I am trying to make the most of this experience but these...