Mid-December, with a few days between my last final exam and my flight home for the holidays, I decided to us my precious free time to go on a trip with my brother, who happened to be finishing up a semester studying abroad in Glasgow. We chose Barcelona for the hopeful escape from Winter weather … Continue reading 2 Nights in Barcelona
As the remnants of Christmas are starting to fade away — Christmas lights returned to boxes in attics, spruce trees slumped sadly on front stoops, wrapping paper in the clearance aisle — I figured it's as good a time as any to share my regaling tale of visiting 3 Christmas markets in 3 days. For … Continue reading Another Day Another Christmas Market
Last year (2017) I took four solo trips to various places around Europe. Therefore, at this point I'm fairly confident finding public transportation, making 1-night friends, and generally living the hostel life. I'm the only one in my close friend group who has really taken the time to travel solo, and in trying to convince … Continue reading 7 Unexpected Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel Solo
The title of my blog is not merely a reference to a slightly terrifying children's fable. It is a reminder that you can still keep your roots close to heart while exploring unfamiliar territories. I wrote a poem to better explain my interpretation of "leaving breadcrumbs," and why I encourage others to follow suit, to embrace … Continue reading Leaving Breadcrumbs: A Poem
LEAVING BREADCRUMBS 