Trips Archive

How to Get the Most out of Your Study Abroad Experience

When it came to my college search, I had three priorities at the time: an exercise science major, some sort of ballroom program, and study abroad

Photo Tour of Spain

If you’ve ever visited Spain, you’ll know it’s a photographer’s paradise. If you’ve ever visited Spain with me, you’ll know I’m always the slowest one, at

Fishing for Rockfish in Alaska

“Duuuude! That’s awesome! So he’s like one of those Deadliest Catch guys?!”  Well, not quite, but this is the reaction I always seem to get when

Itinerary: Madrid & Seville

I recently wrote this 10-day itinerary to Madrid and Seville for a job application and realized that someone may want to use it as a guide

Apple Picking: From Orchard to Table

Apple picking to me has always seemed to be a quintessential autumn activity in New England. Despite my twenty five summers in Maine, apple picking was

Maine’s Acadia National Park

The East Coast of the United States is covered with breathtaking natural wonders along its historic, winding coastline. The union of the cold Atlantic and sharp

Lovely London

“The weather can be very unpredictable! So pack for the beach and for skiing.” This was the sound advice I received from my British friend, Greg,

Alcalá de Henares: The City of Cervantes

Spring is fast approaching in Madrid as the weather is quickly heating up and the flowers are blooming! I absolutely love spring and all the photo

Hiking in Spain: El Bosque

Every now and again, it’s so reviving to step into nature after months of living in a busy city with stuffy metros and crowds of people. During

A Controversial Visit: The Valley of the Fallen

If a dictator ruled your country for decades, was responsible for thousands of civilian deaths and befriended infamous 20th century leaders such as Hitler…would you agree with the

Picturesque Porto

I think Portugal is one of the most underrated countries in the world…at least out of the countries I’ve visited. It has a rich history, beautiful

Ancestry in Edinburgh

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ever since my parents told me I was 1/2 French, 1/4 Norwegian, and 1/4 Scottish, my bucket list included visits to France, Norway,