Over the last couple of months, I took a break from blogging, sharing, and being a part of the constant hyperactivity of the internet, and it was probably the best decision I could have made. During my four years of studying abroad, I became so accustomed to that unordinary feeling of culture shock that when … Continue reading
The last month has been both one of the most chaotic and most incredible travel experiences of my life. Chaos simply happened do to quickly moving around, hopping on trains and missing buses (multiple times). There were bumps in the road that could have never been predicted, which made me a more patient person by … Continue reading
Most of these summer days have been washed away with rain. Now it is mid-August, my brother and sisters are back in school, and I sit here staring at the still-incomplete copy of my Extended Essay as the rain continues to drip outside. I can’t say it was a terrible summer, because it was really quite … Continue reading
The summer is escaping faster than I could have imagined, so before it slips away completely I commented on a few of my better photos from Greece. For more photos please visit my Flickr or my VSCO page. Continue reading
I landed in Costa Rica about 4 days ago. Upon gathering my luggage and venturing out of the airport I first noticed the humidity and the birds chirping a song of welcome. Five minutes and a bus ride later we made it to the airport hotel. Our time here consisted of meeting up with friends, … Continue reading
2014 – the year of questions and polaroid pictures. Soon after the new year I barely caught my flight to Japan with David due to a roaring snowstorm throughout the Midwest. Luckily we landed safe and sound in Nippon just hours later. As we got off the plane, we stumbled towards immigration where by chance … Continue reading
I’m addicted to running and caffeine. The energy I get from a good run is almost as powerful as a cup of coffee on an early morning. But here in Auckland, I rely on either and/or both; honestly, the running routes are too beautiful and the coffees too amazing not to rely on them. Continue reading
A revelation keeps surfacing in my mind. It’s chilly outside and the Auckland sky is grey as always, but I’m walking a few miles down the road to Mission Bay. The whole way a breeze pushes against the back of my head and I can hear the muffled whistles of wind echoing through my ears. … Continue reading
The phosfluorescent algae last night may of well had been a dream. The kayak barely swayed in the water but I felt I was floating. When I moved my paddle or stuck my hand in the icy water, green lights appeared. When others floated by in their boats it was as though a trail of pixie … Continue reading
Putting on a wetsuit was the most difficult part of the day. But once we got in the cave I realized just how essential it was. We waddled into this little cave like a bunch of tele-tubby-like creatures with our helmets and tubes not knowing what to expect. When we first plopped in the water … Continue reading
