Somewhere in Austria

climbing in austrian mountains

A few years back, I ventured throughout Europe with my sister, Sam, and my bird-a-holic dad. When I say bird-a-holic, I mean it. My dad was born in raised in England, where birding is parallel to being a sport, and not just one for old people. It’s legit.

Etiquette Every Traveler Should Follow

Woman with backpack and camera holds city map as tourist

If there’s one thing any traveler should know before they take off on an adventure or vacation, it’s how to be a respectful tourist. I grew up in Cape May, a small beach town in South Jersey, and I really can’t tell you how many times I was tempted to run over a rude shoobie […]

Alta Acqua – Hidden Gem of Venice

back door of Alta Acqua

If you’re a book fiend like I am, then you need to visit this hidden gem in Venice, Italy. Nestled within the winding alleyways is a beautiful store where gondolas are filled to the brim with books, and there’s a staircase in the back with books stacked so high with you can literally walk up […]

Ending the Gap Year Stigma

It’s that time of year again. High school seniors, college seniors, and grad students across the nation are getting ready to answer the single most dreaded question any young adult has ever been asked: What’s your plan? It’s not that we’re incompetent individuals or lost souls, that’s just a really big question to answer. What […]

8 Hours in Amsterdam

I’ve been so busy trying to write more, that I forgot I had some older posts from a few summers ago. This was from the summer of 2016, when my sister and I traveled through Europe in the summer. This is my journal from Amsterdam:

Perks of Having a Pen Pal

notebook with pen pal letters

The average age when a child receives a cell phone is now just 10 years old. By the age of 13, 50 percent of these children also create social media accounts, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. When young children become so enthralled in social media and their cell phones, they lose various other ways of communicating. […]

DIY Vision Board

vision board completed

Sometimes I feel like an unmotivated potato, perfectly contented to stay huddled in my blanket as the glow of Netflix makes my face visible in the darkness. It’s easy to lose track of our goals when life is filled with speedy deadlines, daily errands, and blurry moments. Vision boards are a great way to keep […]

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