Traveling is, and always will be, the best gift I have ever received. I see it that way — as a gift — because each new place I visit imparts a secret that only it and I share. Each adventure brings unique experiences, customs, and perspectives I otherwise would never have considered. I come homeContinue reading “Studying Abroad: Field Notes on Learning and Living”
Category Archives: Travel
SURVIVAL 101
Each time I travel, I increasingly recognize what a privilege it is to be able to see the world through my own eyes. In today’s day and age, it often feels as though we are bombarded with the world views of others, and, at the same time, can still find it difficult to discern opinionContinue reading “SURVIVAL 101”
MY TOP TRAVEL TIPS
I am excited. Finally, after over two years, my family is embarking on an international vacation. Each time this happens, I count my blessings; I am immensely grateful for the countless unforgettable trips my parents have allowed me to experience and I truly feel that it is the best gift they could have ever givenContinue reading “MY TOP TRAVEL TIPS”
WAITING: AN ODE TO INDIA
I am a world traveler and each place I go to gives me a wealth of experiences that is unique and enriching. But, something about India is totally different than anywhere else. I guess it is because here, I am completely immersed in mundane life, and there’s something beautiful in that. Unlike other areas, itContinue reading “WAITING: AN ODE TO INDIA”
AROUND THE WORLD: PLACES WORTH GOING TO
It’s been a hectic few weeks. With school starting, I have been slammed with homework, studying, and projects. Unfortunately, with everything going on, I wasn’t able to get a post up last week, and, I had a thought-provoking article ready to write. However, after spending the week writing about “though-provoking” topics, my brain just needsContinue reading “AROUND THE WORLD: PLACES WORTH GOING TO”
chocolate and politics 