Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Life in Banaras has gone back to normal after winter break, though occasionally, like when I stop to think about how I’m doing something ridiculous like spending …
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Musings on London So Far
We’ve now been here for a couple days now and I’ve already noticed a lot of differences. So, here’s what I’ve noticed so far. I’m sure this list will only grow. What they call “winter” …
It Ends in Rome
Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE After spending an artful morning in Firenze, we were off to Roma. What better way to end my extended Study Abroad travels than to visit this …
BH uai?!
You know, after two months, you think i would have mentioned the classic dica mineira, uai (why). One of the first things i learned here was this uai. Uai can mean a variety of things. …
Sunday Night Fútbol
I moved into my new piso about a week ago and have really enjoyed it. I’ll be living with two Spaniards and one guy from Finland. So far it has just been the Fin and …
One Does Not Simply ‘Take A Break’ On The South Island
Dear Reader, I’m warning you, this post will be a long one—but wow. Wow! What a two week break it has been. Throw together some mountains, beaches, glaciers, sunsets, a rock fetching dog, friendly strangers, …
Ireland: Harry Potter and The Princess Bride
The third day of our Ireland tour began with a scenic drive through the Ring of Kerry (lush green landscapes and picturesque puffy white clouds): We also stopped at a farm to watch a sheepdog …
Finding The Right Mindset
Dear Reader, Time is flying by. I only have 8 days until I’m gone for 365 in New Zealand. And yet, I’m trying not to think about this fact too much—which is actually quite difficult …
Tianjin loving.
I’ve officially been in Tianjin for one week, and I absolutely love it here. There is always something to do, and always somewhere to explore. This UW-Madison program has around 40 students here this summer, …
R.I.P “Sam Eichner’s Hemingway Moment”: A Eulogy
Sam Eichner’s Hemingway moment, named after the late great American author, Ernest Hemingway, passed away last week, at the end of a bull-fight in Arles, a small town in the south of France. The moment …