America As It Once Was?
There! I saw it, right behind those trees!," came the excited outburst of my younger brother. "Where? I don't see it," replied my mother as she attempted to catch a glimpse of...
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The Real Barcelona
Barcelona is a city of contrast. Gaudi's spires rise against sleek modern apartment buildings, and crowded, tourist-geared streets give way to quiet residential alleys. In some areas restaurant staff speak...
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Tajmahal – An unparalleled beauty
Woken up from my sublime nap, I felt the vibrations of the plane’s wheels as we skidded across the runway, to a complete stop. Our luggage, all five members of our family made our way toward...
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Road Trip Recollections
Road trip to remember, Explorations of everyday life, Sand, Sun, Summer. This past summer my family took a road trip down the west coast to spend time in coastal...
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New York City’s Lessons
For years, I wanted more than anything to visit New York City. I wanted to shop on 5th Avenue, stand on top of the Empire State Building, be transfixed by the lights of Times Square, and take in...
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Under the Sea
The waves were choppy, but that didn’t stop me from going to the edge of the boat and drawing in a deep breath before taking the plunge...only to pop right back up to the surface. Life jackets...
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Fairytale of Thanksgiving
The night before our flight to Shanghai was absolutely hectic, full of tears, sweat, and all the chaos in between. It was as if some magical elf had barged into my room, stole all that seemed insignificant...
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An Enchanting Little Island
When most people think of Australia, they think of the cosmopolitan cities, or the baking orange sands of the outback. When I had the opportunity...
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