As the weeks have passed in Dublin and I find myself more comfortable with the world around me I have started to venture off to new places. So far, my travels have taken me to …
Ireland
14 Days, 6 First Impressions
It has been two weeks since I arrived in Galway, here are a couple of my first impressions. Galway City Galway city is super cute. My main adventures in the city have taken me around …
First Impressions of Dublin
My first couple of days in Dublin I assumed that everyone else moved faster than me because I kept stopping to take in the view, but after a couple weeks in my current home base …
So, Are You Excited for Ireland?
“So, are you excited for Ireland?” I think I have heard that phrase just a couple of times in the last few months. And the answer is, of course, yes. I have to say though, …
International Travel: Tips on How to have a Pleasant Trip
I believe there is a universal truth that most travelers agree upon, long flights suck. Being in a tight space for more than six hours doesn’t bring out the best in people. On December 28th …
The Joys & Stressors of Preparing to Go Abroad
In 48 days, I will board a plane from my hometown Seattle, Washington bound for London. London is only a connection city as my final destination is Dublin, Ireland, because this spring I will be …
Snow Falls on Éire
In Wisconsin, we are well acquainted with the snow. However, in Ireland, snow isn’t a big part of life in the winter. The area around the west of Ireland sees less then ten days of …
A Weekend in Northern Ireland
When you travel, you can’t always expect things to go as planned, and that was my weekend in the north, or at least the last day of it. But, I am getting ahead of myself. …
The Art of Coming and Going
When I decided to study abroad for a year, I didn’t know if I would be able to go home for Christmas. I am really glad I did. I was able to make it back …
A Student’s Survival Guide to Galway
Wow, a whole semester has gone by in a flash. I finished the fall semester with many hours of studying and writing and then I spent two weeks with my family back in the States. …