Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England 
Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like home. Whenever I feel homesick for my book community in St. Louis, I can visit a bookstore, and the smell transports me 4,000 miles… More
Making the jump from the non-stop hustle of New York City to the laid-back, sunny vibes of Brisbane, Australia is a culture shock—but a good one! I spent a whole semester (summer to winter) at the University of Queensland, and going from dodging subway… More
Food and memory are inextricably linked. They are biologically connected, as the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in both the processing of taste and memory. In fact, food can trigger a person to develop deeper memories. This was extremely prevalent… More
Rule number one: Do not put fingers in lambs mouth. Little did I know that the sign that stuck out so brightly against the stone of the lambs enclosure on my first trip to Ireland would become the first of many rules that I would discover when studying… More
In the middle of Florence is Mercato Centrale—not a market, but a vibrant reflection of the city's heritage and changing food landscape. Whether foodie, hungry visitor, or local buying fresh produce, a visit to Mercato Centrale is an experience complete… More