A Girl From Cairo
She smiled as I approached my seat. 33K right next to the window. She sat calmly with her bright red, wide brimmed hat resting upon her black and white patterned pants, messy hair tied back and makeup...
View ArticleAm I Running Away?
I made a new acquaintance recently who posed the question, “Don’t you think you might be running away?” Upon hearing these words mumbled from the lips of someone who barely knew me but had read my blog...
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How to Study Abroad in Germany for Free
When I was 16 I pinched my pennies, worked weekends, and bought myself a school trip to Greece. I’m still not sure what possessed me to do this or where my intrigue came from. None of my friends were...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
I write this sitting in Thailand wishing I was somewhere else. It is a given that holidays away from home aren’t easy, but Thanksgiving hit me harder than I expected. Although I had a tough birthday a...
View ArticleNationalism in America
The history teacher suddenly put the Pledge of Allegiance up on the projector and read it out loud to the class. I could understand little of what was being said as my German was still leaving much to...
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2014 & 2015: Reflections and Resolutions
2014: Reflections There is no better way to describe 2014 than as a blur that came whizzing by and left me dizzy before I knew it had been here. It was a polarizing rollercoaster of year if there...
View Article10 Reasons I Travel
There is an endless list of good reasons to hop on a plane to explore somewhere new and embark on adventure. These are my top 10 Reasons I Travel. 1. Because when you cannot communicate with words you...
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Life is Not Always Linear
I recently met a newlywed couple from Spain, Jack and Sarah, enjoying their honeymoon in Thailand. Before we spent the night bonding over drinks and dance we bonded over another idea. Jack liked to...
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5 Things I Miss About the U.S.A.
With my departure from Thailand looming nearer and nearer I’ve been thinking a lot about finally returning to the U.S. Although I’m trying to enjoy my final weeks in Thailand I would be lying if I said...
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Bidding Farewell to Bangkok
Upon first introduction Bangkok is an overwhelming, in-your-face kind of destination. The traffic, the noise, the smells, the pure city chaos. I can understand why many visitors are relieved to escape...
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