a blog about living, learning and traveling abroad
Glacier Bay National Park is the highlight of any Alaskan cruise lucky enough to stop there. Only accessible by boat or plane, for many of us, a cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Glacier Bay National Park. For cruises that stop in Glacier Bay, it’s a whole day that can be just…
If you’re traveling to Europe, you probably are planning on there being some significant differences to the States. For example, you probably know that in the UK and Ireland, they drive on the opposite side of the road. You might also know that you’ll need an adapter to plug in your electronics – a plug…
On my most recent trip to San Francisco, there was only one thing that my friend and I both felt we absolutely had to do: Alcatraz. I knew that it could be extremely difficult to get tickets, especially during the summer, so as soon as I firmed up our dates, I started looking. My first…
Cruises are one of the most popular family vacations, and with good reason. They’re all inclusive, fun and a great way to relax. This January, my family and I hit the high seas onboard the Carnival Breeze. We sailed the Eastern Caribbean route, leaving from Galveston, Texas. Although we loved the ports and the excursions…
Traveling solo sounds scary on paper. You’re alone, in a place you’re not familiar with, possibly even in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. The first time I traveled alone, I was nervous and worried about a variety of issues – safety and loneliness come to mind – but I quickly discovered…
When I decided to go to grad school, I very quickly decided to go abroad. Although I looked all around the world, I narrowed my search to Europe. However, even though it’s the smallest continent, Europe has a ton of different countries, each with their own school system and customs. The search can be extremely…
Disneyland is full of famous “must-haves” food to try. If you search it on Pinterest, you’ll find loads of posts and pins about all the greatest foods. Many of the blogs about Disneyland I read are from locals, or people who live close enough to make the go multiple times a year. I live in…
It only took me two months of working in finance to realize it probably wasn’t for me. What I really wanted to do was something that involved my economics degree. Of course, in order to work as an “economist” you need more than just a bachelor’s degree. So I hunkered down and started studying and…