Moving to a new country for school can be a bit daunting. Not only are you leaving home and settling into a new place with a different culture and possibly language, but going to school in a different country can also be a logistical nightmare. The school sys[...]
I love living in Europe where so many countries and different cultures are just a short flight or train ride away. While Alex was visiting me in London we decided to take advantage of that opportunity to hop over to Paris for the day. Here's everything[...]
Brussels is a food lover's paradise. Known for its gastronomy and signature dishes, Brussels is the ideal place to visit if you want to indulge in good food while taking in historical and beautiful architecture. Here are the four dishes that Brussels is mo[...]
Skiing in the Alps is truly a bucket list item. The Alps have amazing skiing, incredible ski resorts, and the views are absolutely stunning! I had the opportunity to go in December with the UCL Snow Sports club through NUCO travel. Luckily, that meant[...]
London is amazing. It's a bustling city with so much diversity and so much going on. Despite the ample green space in London, sometimes living in such a big, busy city can be a bit overwhelming. That's why the one thing people told me to do when moving to Lon[...]
After almost 5 years in South Africa, I MOVED TO LONDON! My plan has always been to move to London, but, I have to admit, the timing has changed a bit over the years. My original idea was to take a year off between Peace Corps and graduate school, but I en[...]
I lived in Pretoria on and off for about two years, and over the years I've found a few places that I love to eat. Now, keep in mind, I am not a foodie. In fact, I prefer inexpensive, chill, local spots. So, if you are looking for high-end, fancy, Pretoria ho[...]
The last stop of our 5-week America tour was New York City. Alex was highly anticipating NYC because it's probably the most popular city in America and it's really hyped up to foreigners. I lived in New York City for three months when I was 21 so I am pretty[...]