Our last destination will be Zion National Park in Utah. I will be traveling here with my family this summer. The western part of the United States has always piqued my interest because of its majestic natural formations. The landscape is incomparable to the forests and greenery that occupy the East Coast. I had my […]
Category: Passion Posts
Exploring the Outback
This week we are going down under. Australia is filled with natural beauty and world-renowned sites. I have never been to Australia, but I am planning on studying abroad there next spring. I am currently deciding between two universities in Sydney, Australia. I wanted to use this week’s blog as a way to research the […]
Cruising into Cambodia
This week we will be taking a long flight to visit Cambodia. The 28-hour flight might turn you away, but upon touching down in Cambodia you will be greeted by majestic temples and colorful markets. I will be traveling to Cambodia this summer as part of a Penn State Maymester. It is amazing how many […]
Sun, Sea, and Sand
In honor of spring break, we will be traveling to a warm location today. The Outer Banks feels like a home away from home for me. I have been going there every summer since I was a month old. It is a place where all of my extended family congregates to enjoy a week of […]
Road Trip!
No need for your passport because today we are staying within the United States. Hop in the car because it’s time for a road trip to Burlington, Vermont. I traveled to Burlington in 2022 to tour the University of Vermont. The school was beautiful, but the scenery beyond the campus was breathtaking. Our first […]
Welcome to the Jungle
The next place we will be visiting is the wild jungle of Costa Rica. I traveled to Costa Rica in the summer of 2021. This was one of my favorite trips because of the exotic wildlife and the beautiful waterfalls. We stayed at the Pacuare Lodge, which is an eco-hotel, meaning it is committed to […]
Strolling Through Santorini
Traveling has exposed me to many unique cultures, landmarks, cuisines, and people. In this blog, I will share information and highlights about trips I have taken and explore destinations I hope to visit. The first location we will visit is Santorini, Greece. In 2022, I visited Greece with my family and had the opportunity to […]
Thanksgiving Restructured
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is often overlooked or viewed as a gateway to Christmas. It is seen as the last obstacle before it is socially acceptable to put up a Christmas tree, blare holiday music, and bake gingerbread cookies. As a holiday that is focused on food, Thanksgiving deserves to have its moment in […]
Can campus food be gourmet?
Food makes us happy. Food makes us comfortable. We have reached the point in the semester when everyone is stressed and ready for a break. You may be thinking about your final exams or the score you need to get on that last assignment to earn an A in the class. All of these feelings […]
Food for Thought
This week I will be sharing a dorm room recipe and a food memory. These two experiences from my week are very different, but both revolve around food. I love to think about how so many aspects of our lives revolve around food. It can bring feelings of comfort, community, and belonging. My two experiences […]