We weren’t sure what we were going to do for New Year’s Eve. We had been in Lisbon for a little over 24 hours, and knew we wanted to see…
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…
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…
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…
Preconceptions & (Almost) Pizza
I had heard about Naples all of my life since my father was very proud that his grandfather was born there. As a child it sounded exotic, and I pictured…