So you are going abroad for the first time and you aren’t really sure what to expect. Traveling to another country can be extremely intimidating and confusing. What will the people be like? What should I wear? How can I avoid unwanted attention? There are plenty of lists out there about what to do abroad…
10 Waterfalls to Add to Your Bucket List
Iguazu Falls The mighty Iguazu Falls spans over 2.7 kilometers and is the result of 275 waterfalls and cataracts combining into one waterfall. Nestled along the borders of Argentina and Brazil this waterfall is a huge South American tourist destination. The Iguazu Falls brings nations together with it’s massive size and wonder. 1,500 cubic meters…
The Road Less Traveled (Study Abroad)
We all hear the same bullet points at college orientation about activities to do and clubs to join. Sometimes study abroad gets mushed in there between drama club and inter-mural soccer, but no one ever pushes it. The only reason I inquired about study abroad was because it was something I had always wanted to…
Ultimate North Carolina Road Trip!
North Carolina, a state that seems to have it all. Growing up in North Carolina you learn that our state is separated into three geographic regions. The mountains, the piedmont, and the coast. This in itself is crazy, that one state can have such a vast array of regions. This provides all sorts of activities…
Essential Travel Tips
Travel is a fun, adventurous, and crazy thing. But travel takes lots and lots of planning. This is especially true if you are taking a trip to another country. Leaving the country for the first time, or taking a solo trip can be intimidating. I have comprised basic information on traveling out of the country…
New Orleans, Louisiana
The big easy is a huge party hub and a gorgeous historical city. Going to New Orleans was one of the coolest and most memorable trips I have taken thus far. I went to New Orleans with two friends and the drive took about 9 hours, (North Carolina to NOLA). We unfortunately were only able…
West Coast Adventures: Part 2, CALIFORNIA!
Welcome to the second half of my West Coast Adventure. If you didn’t catch the first half you can check it out here: Since we were in Southern Oregon we figured that California was a must see. I had been before but it was when I was about 10. My friend that was with me…
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with London
London has always been a huge tourist destination in Western Europe. It is a city that has been featured hundreds of times in both film and TV. London is a place that anybody can visualize and tell you at least one monument that resides there. However, you can’t truly understand the city until you have…
West Coast Adventures: Part 1, OREGON!
Oregon is a a very beautiful state full of character and any outdoor activity you can think of. Myself and another friend flew out to Oregon to visit a friend and explore the west coast. We flew into Medford, Oregon a smaller city in southwest Oregon. It is about 1-2 hours from the Oregon coast…
My Hungarian Lesson
So explanation time…..my original plan for this year was to go to Budapest, Hungary to teach English as a second language. This was until everything got turned upside down…..so here we go. I arrived in Budapest with out any delays, lost baggage, or meltdowns. This was a relief considering the nightmare of a time I had…