I was 21 hours, two cities, two countries and two continents away from last night’s rest, but my tired driver and his choice of pop radio hits guided me to my new Kigali home.…
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Today, I spent 69 Turkish Lira ($37.99) for an old topless woman to bathe me with some bubbly Turkish soap. I was out of my comfort zone in a whole new way. And, it…
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Istanbul radiates the under-appreciated history we learned about in eighth grade social studies classes – Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire, sultans, and. palaces.…
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None of it was planned. None of it was expected. But somehow, some serendipitous way, my Danish friend Kristina and I booked ourselves two independent tickets from two separate continents into the same small…
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Copenhagen, Denmark has been one of my favorite cities ever visited, not only because of the beautiful architecture and lovely people, but because the city and I have compatible personalities.…
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I had heard about Copenhagen's well-developed bicycle paths, but had only hoped to cruise down one someday. Denmark's flat terrain and well-kept paths have earned its reputation for being one of the most bicycle-friendly…
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A letter to my dad, sharing the many wonderful reasons why he'd love a trip to Iceland.…
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I spent two days in Iceland and experienced more than I could have ever hoped for.…
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I have moved a lot since college. All my moves have been by choice. All have been worth it. Today, I leave the United States to add another city, country and apartment to my…
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I will spend the fall semester in Kigali, Rwanda helping in the development of a social services program at an orphanage serving nearly 100 vulnerable boys. Though I feel more settled in New Orleans…