Travel Plans: July & August 2014
My departure date is nearing quickly! July 1st is the official start date of my adventure. While I definitely don’t have my whole trip planned out and a lot is still up in the air, I do have a plan for...
View ArticleThe Cathedral of Fulda, Germany
Years ago when I studied abroad in Germany my host father would often make trips around the country for work. Many times I would tag along taking advantage of the opportunity to check out another...
View ArticleMuskauer Park
Getting off the beaten path during travel can often lead to beautiful hidden gems and surprises. I love traveling with locals because they often show me places I would have otherwise never known...
View ArticleThat Time We Ditched Oktoberfest
Every year over 6 million people flock to the German capital of Munich to experience the biggest folk festival in the world. This year I was one of those 6 million. While I had only planned on being in...
View ArticleA Girl From Cairo
She smiled as I approached my seat. 33K right next to the window. She sat calmly with her bright red, wide brimmed hat resting upon her black and white patterned pants, messy hair tied back and makeup...
View ArticleHow to Study Abroad in Germany for Free
When I was 16 I pinched my pennies, worked weekends, and bought myself a school trip to Greece. I’m still not sure what possessed me to do this or where my intrigue came from. None of my friends were...
View Article2014 & 2015: Reflections and Resolutions
2014: Reflections There is no better way to describe 2014 than as a blur that came whizzing by and left me dizzy before I knew it had been here. It was a polarizing rollercoaster of year if there...
View ArticleDay Tripping to Strasbourg, France
My days were coming to an end in Germany. Soon I would be hopping on a plane headed to Bangkok embarking on a new adventure. I wanted to make the most of the few days I had left in Europe. Escaping the...
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