Around the US

Cleveland, OH: Art, Cherry Blossoms, and the Eclipse!

As soon as I found out that a total solar eclipse was going to happen two days after my birthday this year, I knew that I wanted a birthday weekend in the path of totality! And, fortunately, one of my best friends lives in Cleveland, Ohio, which meant that I could make this dream a… Continue reading Cleveland, OH: Art, Cherry Blossoms, and the Eclipse!

France

A Guide to Aix-en-Provence, France

In 2018, I spent a semester in France, and lived in the city of Aix-en-Provence. ("Aix" by the way is pronounced just by saying the letter "X.") While I loved traveling around France and other parts of Europe during that trip, Aix was my hometown, and I got to know it pretty well in my… Continue reading A Guide to Aix-en-Provence, France

Around the US, National Parks

Colorado Road Trip: Denver, Pikes Peak, and Sand Dunes NP

In my freshman year of college, my mom and I began planning a post-graduation road trip through Colorado. The itineraries varied; my first idea was a two-week exploration of the entire state, which was kind of a lot. Ultimately, I spent four days in Colorado - three with my family and one bonus day on… Continue reading Colorado Road Trip: Denver, Pikes Peak, and Sand Dunes NP