Note that this post was written a while ago, and I’m unfortunately only just August 1st, 2018 Experiences from my First Month abroad. It’s truly amazing how time flies! I really can’t believe that I’ve already been here in New Zealand for a month. It has most definitely been a whirlwind, from my first few…
Rome Post 3!
Rome truly is spectacular and better than I could have ever imagined! I could literally talk about my love for Rome for hours. The food, the amazing wine, the amazing people (both locals and Americans), and the vibrant nightlife and vibe at night are all things I wish I could experience for the rest of…
Half-way!
What a whirlwind it has been the past few weeks. It has been full of lots of travel and midterms. Since I last wrote for my blog posts we have been to Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Procida, Ischia, Venice, and London. There hasn’t been a place I haven’t liked. My favorites so far have been…
Signal Hill
Lately, my friends and I have been going on late night adventures to a place called Signal Hill. On a clear night at Signal Hill, you can see every star in the sky, hear every frog in New Zealand, and see every beautiful city light. Here are some photos from last night’s adventure: IMG_3781 –…
Apples, Waterfalls, and Diplomats
It has been a hectic and fun-filled couple of weeks up here in Washington. Time is flying by, the leaves are falling, and temperatures are dropping. Fall is officially here in full swing and I have been hard at work in the office, in the classroom, and most importantly outdoors! In the last few weeks…
Auckland (Stop #2)
After the adventures of Wellington, I got on another flight (which I almost missed) to Auckland! I though Wellington fulfilled the city feeling that I was missing, but man, Auckland is much bigger (still not as big as home cities). In Auckland I stayed with a friend I made during my first week in New…
Wellington Trip (Stop #1)
As classes ended, and exams near, I did the opposite of what every other student at this university was doing and packed my bags to go on yet another adventure. I headed to the North Island of New Zealand for the first time this semester. My first stop was Wellington. Wellington is a city (bigger…
Brisbane and exams- two things that do not go together!
Hello again! After my last post about Thailand, I hate to fool you thinking I am the traveling queen- but yes this post is about my past weekend in Brisbane! Brisbane is a well known city in Australia- full of art, beaches, sunshine, and good vibes. It was a cheeky getaway here with my good…
Episode 3: Adelaide, Melbourne, and Bali Oh my!
G’day mate! It’s been 2 months since I’ve posted. It’s been a busy 2 months and I finally have time to sit here and dump out my thoughts. When I last left off, I mentioned I was going to a boat party on Sydney Harbour. It was awesome! The boat took us around Sydney Harbour, where…
Final Stretch to Home Base
As my time in New Zealand is dwindling down, I have had lots of time in between finals to reflect on these months at the University of Otago. Although I am very open about the struggles I have had here, I believe that everything happens with a purpose or at the very least, one can…