When I told my friends and family that I was going to teach English abroad, I got many reactions, ranging from “You don’t speak Spanish, so how can you teach English in South America?” to “that’s not a real job.”
Visiting The West Bank: A Perspective on Peace Amongst a Controversial Conflict
The technicalities behind Palestine’s recognition as a sovereign state, piqued my interest years ago in a United Nations course during my graduate program, and eventually drew me to the West Bank on a warm day in July of 2017.
How Solo Van Life Made Me Rethink Being Single
Imagine a 5’2” twenty something peeking over the steering wheel of a white cargo van, winding through Navajo Nation with distinct red hues gleaming off pillar shaped rock formations in the distance, 80’s pop blaring through the speakers, and a miniature sheep peeking out the passenger window.
Experience Egypt: 7 Worthwhile Things to Do in Cairo
Egypt is a place with a rich history and intrigue that extends far beyond the ancient Pyramids of Giza. I spent two days and nights exploring Cairo with my mom in July of 2015, and I’m glad I went despite the controversy over safety for tourists.
How I Went from Being a Hopeful Millennial to a Jaded Nomad
Cardboard rocketships, home-made science projects, and hunting for artifacts Indiana Jones-style filled my afternoons growing up. So naturally, when the time came to declare a college major at 18, I was a bit stumped.
How Backpacking Through Asia Cured My Trumpitus
At the risk of sounding dramatic- November 8th, 2016 changed my life. It’s not like everything was perfect and overnight it went to shit because a privileged white man won a race that he appeared to treat as a game of Monopoly. But kind of.
Battling Hope and Despair Under the Ugandan Sun
When the heat of the sun’s rays begged my eyelids to open that first morning on the southern plains of Uganda, I awoke startled at the emotions they evoked.
4 Reasons To Visit Tasmania As Soon As Possible
On this small and relatively under-explored island region of Australia you can encounter some bizarre looking creatures in the wild, climb mountains with fairytale scenery, admire unique curtains of waterfalls, and leave with a sense of wonder.