I’ve been traveling throughout the Balkans over the past few days, and I’m always reminded of the trials and difficulties you can face when traveling alone—and, of course, some of the rewards too. Setting out on adventure on your own can be scary, frustrating, lonely, and can test everything you have when you find yourself […]
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Dealing with Homesickness: It Happens
I’ve recently been having a bout of homesickness. I’ve been in Italy almost exactly three months, and that’s definitely the point when I start to begin missing certain aspects about home. I’m greatly missing American food at this point, and it would be amazing if I could actually be content with my wifi situation (I’m […]
Traveling as Americans and Respecting other Cultures
I was walking along the wall of my new Italian home of Lucca the other day. It was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon—the Tuscan sun is no stranger to Lucca, even in January, and I was deep in thought. The peaceful afternoon was interrupted by some familiar accents. I heard a group of Americans (college students) […]