One of the things I love about traveling is trying new food and beverages. While I don't think it's the be all, end all of learning about a new culture, it's certainly an important part and one I've learned to appreciate over the years. I've always been a relatively adventurous eater, but more and more …
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Spain Siesta
One of my biggest challenges when planning our travels--whether it be a weekend trip somewhere domestic or a several week international excursion--is that I try to squeeze in too much. My husband, as well as friends, will tell you I pack the itinerary to a painful point in order to make sure we miss nothing. …
Exploring Morocco
My amazing husband helped me reach my first travel goal this year: I wanted to visit 30 countries before turning 30. Throughout the end of May and into June we made it, traveling to some countries that had long been on my list--Morocco and Portugal--and spending a day in southern Spain. Our itinerary was based on …
Study Abroad: How Setting Expectations and A Little Kindness Can Go a Long Way
A month or so ago a colleague and I were speaking with a graduate student from Iran about how she ended up studying and conducting research at a couple of universities in the mid-west. She was the most wonderful, bubbly, likable person I've met in some time, but our conversation took a bit of a …
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Literary Travels: The Good Daughter
I borrowed The Good Daughter from a friend and with her recommendation, and I was not disappointed. Given everything going on in my life right now, it took a little longer than usual for me to get through it, but that's a reflection of my availability and has nothing to do with the book's ability …
Heather's Compass 