Merhaba from Morocco! As some of you may know, I was recently awarded a highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship to spend the summer in Morocco – for free! After an amazing first two weeks, I want to give an update on my experiences with CLS in Tangier. What is CLS? The Critical Language Scholarship is … Read moreCLS in Tangier, Morocco: Part 1
I have experimented with many helpful (and not-so-helpful) phone apps over the past few years in a quest to make my travels easier. This blog post discusses in detail what I consider to be the best travel apps, organized by category. Be sure to read until the end – my most-used travel app of all … Read moreBest Travel Apps
Looking for the best places to visit in Jaipur, India? Check out my list of favorite sites, compiled after living in this awesome city for a total of 5 months!
My favorite thing to do in Antigua was honestly just eating. In fact, I think I spent more time eating food than doing anything else when I lived there. So in those three months, it’s safe to say that I tried almost every restaurant down to the last food truck! The funny thing about living … Read moreBest Restaurants in Antigua
Applying for an Internship Abroad As you may have seen in my latest Instagram post, I was just awarded a fully funded internship abroad in a country of my choice during the Summer of 2020! I have received this incredible opportunity through the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies in the Liberal Arts (CISLA), and I am … Read moreApplying for an Internship Abroad
College is both the easiest and the hardest time in your life to travel. On the one hand, you have plenty of vacations and breaks built into your schedule, without having to request time off from your boss. On the other hand, college drains your bank account like nothing else. But if travel is a … Read moreHow to Score Cheap Flights
Planning a trip to Guatemala? Make sure to allow time for visiting Tikal, the best Mayan ruins in the country! Read on to learn about my experience and tips for visiting this incredible national park. Day 1: Visiting Tikal Our much-anticipated excursion to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal had a rocky start. Due … Read moreVisiting Tikal, the Best Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
Planning on climbing Volcán de Agua in Guatemala? Read on to learn about my experience doing this challenging but rewarding hike! About Volcán de Agua Volcán de Agua, or “Volcano of Water” in English, got its name in 1541 when a huge rainstorm filled the crater at the top of the mountain. The crater … Read moreClimbing Volcán de Agua
Want to visit a beach during your trip to Guatemala? Read on about my experiences in Monterrico, arguably the best beach in Guatemala! This beach is just a 2-hour drive from Antigua, not very touristy, and has beautiful black, volcanic sand! Day 1 at the Best Beach in Guatemala! We left at 6:00 am this … Read moreMonterrico: The Best Beach in Guatemala
Looking for travel tips and inspiration for your next trip to Guatemala? Or simply want a fun, travel-themed read? Here’s an excerpt from my travel journal about traveling to Semuc Champey, Guatemala. Day 1 of Semuc Champey Trip During our 8-hour drive to Semuc Champey, we stopped for lunch at Biotopo del Quetzal. This is … Read moreTraveling to Semuc Champey, Guatemala