Culture shock is not something that is new to me. I have experienced it several times while traveling, as I'm sure many of us have. You arrive in a new place and you realize how different it is from where you come from. It can be disconcerting, but when… More
All journeys have secret destinations in which the traveler is unaware” - Martin Buber This past weekend I had opportunity to visit the town of Falkirk through one of Arcadia’s optional excursions. Falkirk is located in Scotland’s central belt and… More
Rome is everything I ever imagined and more. I live in the cutest neighborhood of Garbatella with amazing bakeries and restaurants. I never knew what real coffee tasted like until I came here. The daily cappuccino and croissant is essential…if you want… More
I spent the past weekend visiting a family in Trim, County Meath, Republic of Ireland. Located around 45 minutes from Dublin, Trim is most known for Trim Castle, first built in 1173 C.E. by Hugh de Lacy. At least, this is what Arcadia’s orientation packet… More
I expected it to take me longer to settle in. This was one of the few expectations I had when I came here. Because information about life in Cuba is relatively scarce (there is plenty of information about being a tourist, as that is perfectly legal for… More