Capturing the essence of places around the world and giving great recommendations along the way
I first visited Rome in the autumn of 2022 with my parents and sister. We made some fantastic memories, but as I watched the outskirts of Rome skim past our bus as we left the city, I felt disappointed. The Rome I experienced didn’t match my peers’ glamorous tales and high praise. However, using the [...]
Discover how I spent a New Year's trip to Athens exploring ancient ruins, indulging in the best Greek cuisine, and engaging with the culture.
Decide if an Athens guided food tour is right for you by reading my review of the walking food tour I took while visiting the city.
Mallorca has many beaches, towns, and coves (known as "Calas"), and it can be overwhelming to pick where to stay. If you want access to affordable rentals, fewer crowds, fantastic restaurants, and stunning scenery, then Cala Santanyí might be the perfect place for you to spend your Mallorca vacation. I stayed in Cala Santanyí with [...]
The waves of the narrow cove quietly lapped onto the shore as the twilight deepened and dotted itself with stars. My sister and I sat in the sand on the water's edge with a bottle of shimmering white wine between us. The combination of a stomach filled with delicious paella and the light buzz from [...]
While Stuttgart isn't a city in Germany well-known for tourism, it's one that many US Americans may be familiar with due to their military affiliations or careers in the automotive industry. I've been fortunate enough to spend time in Stuttgart on and off over the past few years. During my stays, I've discovered many fantastic [...]
During my time in Munich, I felt an ancestral connection with my grandmother, who passed away when I was too young to fully understand the permanence of death. I can still remember her quirky, cow-themed kitchen and her soft smile behind oversized glasses, but the snippets of childhood memories I have with her feel as [...]
On my first day of second grade, a girl was sitting across from me, and I got into an argument with her over how the desks should be aligned. I thought she was rude and arrogant. That night, I vehemently complained about her to my mom, unaware that we would become best friends by the [...]
As I glared into the hallows of the cliffside steps, I swore I heard them screaming at me. "Let's turn back. This can't be safe," I translated aloud to my mother, who giggled at the anxiety in my voice. My mother, above me on a higher step, expressed that she wanted to continue. I realized [...]
