8 Years of Independence Abroad
This year makes the 8th year in a row I’ve been out of the United States for the 4th of Continue Reading
Europe
Inside a Croatian Wedding
With Rachel’s bachelorette weekend looming in the near future, and her wedding only 2 weeks away, I’ve been preoccupied with Continue Reading
Finding Baby Bones in a 16th Century Graveyard
The summer before my final year of University I decided to participate in an archaeological excavation. In fairness, it was Continue Reading
Why Not Send you Ex’s Crap to the Museum of Broken Relationships?
A few months ago I told someone I’ve had a different boyfriend every year since I was 20. They looked Continue Reading
Doing Dubrovnik Cersei Lannister Style
The ultimate walk of shame…..
Thirty Years Since Chernobyl: Visiting Ground Zero
In the summer of 2013 I decided that, while in Ukraine, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go into Continue Reading
They Burn Witches in Prague
Every spring, on the eve April 30th, the Czechs celebrate pálení čarodějnic or “the burning of the witches.” I celebrated three years Continue Reading
Irish Ghosts
“This is where the prisoners waited before they went to the execution spot?” I asked again, hoping I misheard. “Yep.” Continue Reading
A Day in the Life: Teaching English in Prague
My Schedule 06:30 am: I leave my apartment and walk downstairs. It’s black outside and the Prague winter is a Continue Reading