We pulled up to the address that we had entered into our GPS off of Australia’s Great Ocean Road and saw a long drive way leading up a hill. There…
Nature’s Phenomenal Spectacle
I have had the privilege of seeing the many beautiful faces of nature. One that sticks out so clearly in my mind is a sunset I experienced during a road…
Stockholm Syndrome
I know the story behind the phrase “Stockholm Syndrome” isn’t exactly a pleasant one, but I totally get the concept. Stockholm (the city) is like a siren of the sea….
Two Decades
I had the privilege of turning 20 in the one of the world’s greatest cities – Paris. I was studying abroad for a semester, and as my birthday is on…
Tranquility Among the Trees
We had spent a week in Tokyo, which quickly became one of my favorite places on the planet. I will write many stories later about why I love Tokyo so…
Dancing with Life
Attending Carnival in Rio is one of those things that should be on everybody’s to-do list. There is simply nothing quite like it. Very rarely have I experienced such a…
Grungy Grub
Many people tell you that Athens is dirty. They go on about how it’s run down and then international economics infiltrates the conversation. Every time I’m told somewhere is grungy…
Moon over Miami
The first time I really remember Miami was at night. I flew down to South Florida just as the north was beginning its thaw. There was a job opportunity in…
A Dark Horse
When I was a child, I was obsessed with planning and control. I attributed it to my Virgo-ness, and it was pretty bad. Before going on a family vacation, I…
Swiss Pride
I felt a little out of my element. I had been with my new job for a little over three months, and then I got the opportunity to travel to…