When one of my best friends called me back in April and suggested the idea of me staying with her in Wilmington, North Carolina, for part of the summer, I jumped at the opportunity. I've always loved visiting the Outer Banks with my family in the summers, and since I didn't go last year and… Continue reading The Top 5 Things I Did in Wilmington, NC
Tag: Summer
Canada 2016
In the summer of 2016, my nascent travel blog got its second wave of posts when I spent 5 weeks in a French immersion program in Québec City, Canada. My blog has evolved a lot since then, but I'm preserving those posts here for anyone who wants to explore them! Keep in mind, this is… Continue reading Canada 2016
Italy 2018
Studying abroad in Orvieto, Italy was one of the best experiences of my life so far! I really fell in love with the country and everything it has to offer, and it was pretty hard to contain that excitement. In the 5 weeks that I was there, I wrote 9 separate blog posts gushing about… Continue reading Italy 2018
Italian Beaches and Wonderlust
As we near the end of January and I work on planning out my blog posts for the upcoming months, I decided that, rather than a travel post (because I have been very busy), I would post this reflection on the title of my blog – Wonderlust Writings. But first, it’s January, and I’m getting […]
How to Spend a Weekend in Monongahela National Forest
Monongahela National Forest has always been one of my favorite places in West Virginia. I've always loved taking weekend trips in the area with my family, and I"m excited to share a few of my favorite places here! There's so much to do - from state parks to caves to cute little towns with amazing… Continue reading How to Spend a Weekend in Monongahela National Forest
One Day in Vatican City
I visited Vatican City on a Saturday in the summer during my study abroad program in Orvieto, Italy. While it was incredibly crowded, it was entirely worth the hype - to me, at least. Some people might disagree, but I stand by what I wrote after my visit in 2018: "The only disappointing thing about… Continue reading One Day in Vatican City