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
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
Over the mid-semester break at the University of Melbourne, my friends and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to New Zealand and explore the south island. After doing lots of research, we decided to pack our bags, rent a car, and drive around the… More
I’ve had the opportunity to explore some of the most iconic cities in the UK, but my recent day trip to Oxford was something truly special. Oxford is a place steeped in history, where every corner seems to have a story to tell, and on this adventure,… More
Edinburgh has always been a city I’ve wanted to visit, and now that I’m studying abroad in London, it felt like the perfect opportunity to take a day trip and immerse myself in the Scottish capital’s charm. From picturesque streets and hidden bookshops… More