This post is going to be a little different, because I’m grabbing you, friend, and we’re going to very distant lands. So close your eyes (metaphorically... please keep reading) and picture this: You are alone in a rainforest. It is perhaps 15°C (45°F)… More
Granada has been very welcoming and this first week couldn't have gone any better! Arriving and getting around my first day was probably the biggest challenge I've yet to face. But it gave me the perfect excuse to start using my Spanish! The food here… More
I've been here almost three weeks now. I've tried to take a few steps on my own, but for the most part, I travel with my roommates or other students. Initially when I travelled anywhere on my own, my heart would pound and I began sweating bullets, nervous… More
I’ve officially been abroad for a month, and seeing as I caught my first ‘change of seasons’ cold, I have some time (in-between sneezes) to reflect on my experiences and adventures thus far. One of the most memorable weekends was when I jetted off to… More
It has been almost a month since I arrived in Cuba and Havana already feels like home. I’ve done so many amazing things that I never thought I’d do and I’ve seen so many stunning places that it is easy to take the beauty for granted. But none of this… More