By Leah Mangold, Arcadia in Greece Summer The only time I really dislike traveling is when I feel like an outsider, a true “tourist.” My most interesting experiences tend to be unplanned; things that seem ordinary for locals seem extraordinary when I… More
These past few weeks have been very busy and we are heading right into the end of the semester so quickly. It has all gone so fast and I am not ready to return back to the United States. I am currently sitting on a bus driving through the beautiful countryside… More
I’ve been traveling for the last two weekends and while I loved every minute of it, I am thoroughly exhausted! With two friends, I traveled first to Chiloé in the south and then to the Elqui Valley in the north. The two places have very different climates… More
Speaking a different language is a challenge, but especially difficult when you need to be proficient enough to maneuver through a city. My final trip of the semester challenged me in this way, because I had not taken Spanish language classes since my… More
For weeks, we planned. We scoured the internet for the not-to-miss attractions and top (affordable) restaurants. We found all the best, totally worth it day hikes. We budgeted, we booked, we researched. When the time finally came, we picked up our camper… More