In early June 2020, the early months of both our relationship and the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan and I visited Savannah for a day. We didn’t have much on the docket, but we knew wanted to eat at The Olde Pink House. My mom had told me about this
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Top 7 Countries I’d Call Home
As an avid traveler, I’ve laid my eyes on roughly one-third of the world’s countries, and two common questions I receive are, “Would you ever consider living outside of the United States? If so, where would you want to live?”
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Top 7 Countries I’d Call Home
As an avid traveler, I’ve laid my eyes on roughly one-third of the world’s countries, and two common questions I receive are, “Would you ever consider living outside of the United States? If so, where would you want to live?”
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Is Matsumoto Shave Ice Worth It?
About 3.5 miles down the road from my Waialua apartment, a line forms every single day for Matsumoto Shave Ice. By the looks of them, all these people are tourists, but I still struggle to believe that many people come up to the North Shore every single
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12 Photos I Love From Study Abroad
Earlier today, Instagram went down. While I use Instagram just like the next person (to avoid work and procrastinate), I also envision it as a scrapbook for my travels. In fact, I didn’t even have an Instagram account until my study abroad program. I
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My Hawaii Bucket List
Pictured above: The sunset at my “home beach” a block from my apartment on April 27, 2021 It’s my first week living on the North Shore of Oahu. To make the most of my time here, I crafted a list of 30 things that I want to do while on the island to make up
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Top 10 Countries I’ll Return to Post COVID-19
In 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, and travel came to a screeching halt. Since returning to the U.S. from Africa, I’ve remained stateside and delayed planning additional travel for my safety and the safety of others. And still, I’m
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How I Attended Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica
As I planned out my study abroad adventures, I made a lofty goal to get tickets for Easter mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. My friend, Jenna, was studying in Milan, and we were already making plans to visit other cities in Italy together in early April.
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My Experience Flying with Boutique Air
Last week, my family and I flew out to Pittsburgh for my grandfather’s funeral, and the last-minute flight prices were horrifically expensive. Roundtrip tickets (Phoenix to Pittsburgh) were in the ballpark of $800, and while traveling on short
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That Time I Kissed the Blarney Stone
Do you ever remember reading about the Blarney Stone in a history book? If not, here’s a quick overview. The Blarney Stone is a block of carboniferous limestone that was built into the battlements of Blarney Castle in 1446. It’s located
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A Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day
In 2018, during study abroad, I crossed a major trip off my bucket list. I spent St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. I have sparse memories of this trip where only specific things (like a Shamrock Shake) stand out in my mind, which is unusual for me. I
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Top 7 Tips for Driving the Road to Hana
The Road to Hana, also known as the Hana Highway, is a 64.4-mile-long road on the island of Maui that connects Kahului to the town of Hana. It’s known for its gorgeous views and scenic stops, and it’s the ideal experience for adventure
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