The abroad article you haven’t read
It’s okay to not want to go abroad. It’s okay if you do go and don’t love it. This post is to let you know you’re not alone.
How to Handle Seeing More Than One Museum in a Day
I’ve compiled below a collection of my finest abroad advice, along with some new tips on how to handle seeing more than one museum a day… because you know when you get there, you’re going to want to take it all in instead of slow down like a sensible traveler.
Places to see in Florence
In honor of Florence Fiction Friday coming up, I thought it’d be appropriate to list some of the best places to visit if you find yourself abroad. Piazza Della Rebbuplica Esp. at night people, seriously. This place always has performers, musicians, singers, magicians, painters… you name it, someone does it. And the carousal plopped in […]
In-Flight Playlist
When you travel a lot, it’s natural to have certain songs you come back to over and over. Here are some of my ironic airplane songs: Right Above it (Lil Wayne) Up There (Post Malone) Hamilton Soundtrack (makes me feel classy) In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins) They give me good vibes for my travels. […]
Four Final Questions for Florence
1. How are your people so thin? You don’t have gyms, locals don’t go on runs, and your citizens drink at every meal… plus breakfast is dessert and everyone eats late. 2. Do you have accountants? I don’t understand how businesses are run here at all, they look like Mom and Pop shops with seemingly […]
Perceptions Abroad
I’ve been thinking a lot about the abroad experience lately, and learning about the Development of Intercultural Sensitivity has really impacted the way I view my situation. It is comforting to have a chart to make sense of my feelings and insure me I’m not the only one who has been there before.” “” “By analyzing […]
Stages of Traveling Alone:
1. Not thinking about it Plane? Booked. Ticket? Booked. Googling pretty pictures of your destination and getting hyped up? Done and done. 2. Oh crap “Here’s where it gets tough: your trip is no longer a far-off fantasy. It’s real and it’s coming quick. Whether this hits as you pack like a panic-ridden person hours […]
What is a Woman?
IT’S WOMEN’S DAY AND MUSEUMS IN FLORENCE ARE FREE!!! (This is perfect timing because my wallet got stolen in Spain and I have no money.) I started at the Bargello, a five minute walk down my street. Stepping in, the inner courtyard glowed, sunlight streaking down from the clear sky. Sixty degrees at 10 AM would […]
Scotland was Worth Every Pound (Lol Currency Puns)
Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of the medieval times. Of palaces and crowns. All of it became real in Scotland. From learning about my favorite historical character–Mary Queen of Scots–to hiking the highlands, I feel like I discovered part of myself. That is so corny but so, so true. Scotland is truly […]
Parallel Realities
Gold lined everything Beauty transcended time Naivity Hope and love and adventure People smiling Who are they? Darkness consumes the world Evil transcends time Awareness Hate and loss and hiding People staring Do they know?