Studying abroad in Italy was everything you’d imagine it would be— delicious food, stunning architecture, incredible art and culture– basically a picture perfect four months. It was in the moments where...

Sixty thousand people gather at Piazza del Campo in Siena to watch a 90-second horse race around the square. Crowds cheer, jockeys maneuver the narrow curves of San Martino and struggle to stay on their steed....

Mongolia is one of the few countries where nomadic culture still thrives today. As I drove through the country, I saw nothing but grasslands with free roaming herds of animals accompanied by a nomad or two....

To think that a city can be a thriving metropolis one century and utterly forgotten the next is so enticingly perplexing, it's no wonder that mysterious settlements like Stonehenge and Easter Island still...

Though the idea of being called a pilgrim brings images of kindergarten Thanksgiving plays to mind, the ancient practice of a sacred trek to holy sites is still a robust practice in our modern world. With...

Even for those of us who like to completely customize our travel plans, an all-inclusive resort experience can be tempting, especially on vacations when the goal is to relax. Jamaica has really upped its...

The beautiful city of Naples may be known as the birthplace of the pizza, but trust me, fellow foodie travelers, there are so many other mouthwatering delights to consume in this great place! Its narrow alleys...

Crystal clear blue waters, powdery soft sands, and a warm sun entice couples to the Bahamas to tie the knot. There are exactly 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, giving soon-to-be-married couples...

The Olympics are almost ready to take over Brazil! The Games kick off Friday, August 5th with a calendar of amazing athletic events running until Sunday, August 21st. Can you imagine how samba-licious that...

I am twenty years old and on a nine-hour train ride from Munich to Amsterdam. I'm uncomfortably trying to settle in for the night in my second class economy seat that refuses to recline. "Want a...

The 10-day Antigua and Barbuda Carnival attracts visitors from all over the world. This annual event commemorates the emancipation of slavery on the island, and it’s one of the premier cultural events in the...

This post was last updated on September 1, 2023. While the idea of a nude beach can be enough to make us prudish Americans giggle and conjure up images of Wolf of Wall Street-esque hellbent parties, the...

Everyone loves chocolate, and consequently, this tasty treat has managed to insert itself into our lives in a variety of ways. The history of chocolate is ancient and unique. The earliest known use of...

It is eight o’clock in the morning on September the twenty fourth. Florentine traffic pounds by outside of the open hostel window. The room is musty, the smell of mold so faint that I wonder if I’m...