I am writing this post from my couch at home in Oakland, enjoying the fact that it is over 50…
Why Positive Self Talk is the Best Travel Companion
I have made it home safe and sound after 25 hours of travel from Copenhagen to Oakland on Wednesday. Since…
Delightful Danish Design: An Exploration
Design has always been an interest of mine. From middle school when I was sure I was going to be…
Homestretch
In exactly ten days I will wake up at home in Oakland. This is both exciting and devastating. I am looking…
Helen’s Guide to Coffee in Cope
As the days get shorter and darker, I am finding myself inside all the time. And what better place to…
Thankful for the Holidays: Amsterdam & Brussels
This past week I was lucky enough to travel to two new European destinations with my friend and co-counselor from…
4 Things I Learned from Traveling Solo
The best views will make you feel small I hiked to a hill or bell tower or both in all…
Wandering the streets of Buda + Pest- Budapest, Hungary
I ended my travel week with a weekend in Budapest and a short visit with my roommates before heading back to…
Hiking & Homesickness: A raw look at solo travel in Croatia
Croatia was both the highlight and lowlight of my trip and although my time there was short, I feel like…
Goin with the Flo- Florence, Italy
Italy was the first stop on my travel week. I flew in Friday night and was warmly welcomed by my sorority…