Category: Travel & Culture
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A Very A-Merry-Can Christmas
In front of me are mugs and napkins with Santa’s likeness printed on them. It’s just like home. And that’s the problem…
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Traveling Solo Freaks Me Out But I Still Do It
During a semester abroad in Italy, I went on my first solo trip. I planned a five-day stay in Copenhagen but, only after 48 hours there, I was sobbing on my hostel bed. I called my mom and told her how miserable I was. Feeling consumed by loneliness, I cut my trip short and booked the next available flight back to Italy. It wasn’t until after I received the flight confirmation email when I realized that I had been doing the whole traveling solo thing all wrong.
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The Gym Isn’t My Happy Place Anymore
Two years ago, I was at the gym five days a week. It was my playground. I could unleash my energy and run around like a happy-go-lucky border collie at the dog park. It was where I wanted to be but the gym isn’t my happy place anymore.
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Why I Moved 4,000 Miles Away From The People I Love
I came to the Czech Republic almost 15 months ago. It’s kind of crazy to think that, at 22 and as a recent college-grad, I up and left the love, safety, and security of life in the U.S.
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I Feel Like I’m Cheating
I’ve always prided myself on my loyalty and integrity in relationships. These days, however, my faithfulness is coming into question but not in the way you’re probably thinking.