Known as the city of dreaming spires, Oxford, England has been home to some of the greatest minds of the past few centuries. It was the birthplace of The Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, and The Chronicles of
How quickly time passes. I can’t believe that in a month from today I’ll be leaving Madrid. That's right, I only have one more month in Madrid! I’ve been in Spain a little more than nine months now teaching English. Some
As I walk through the welcoming doors of Hostel Ruthensteiner in Vienna, Austria, I am immediately swept by the feeling that I’m in a wood carver’s cottage from some fairytale. The sign out front depicts a friendly image of a wooden cottage
I have one complaint about my stay at Oslo Hostel Central; the mattress in my 4-bed dormitory was so comfortable, it made it near impossible to get out of bed for my early morning trip to the fjords. Seriously, since when
From the shores of Tarifa the lights of Africa shine bright in the distance, growing brighter as night takes hold over the small, southern Spanish town. If it feels as if Morocco is right at Tarifa’s doorstep that’s because it is;
I’ve said it once. I’ve said it twice. I’ll say it again – I love Marrakech! Before I went on my trip a lot of friends and acquaintances expressed concern for me traveling to this developing nation with just one other
In just one week I will be reuniting with my good friend from Italy, Alessandra, who showed me around Milan and Rome, in Valencia, Spain. I’ve been doing so much power travel lately (think short weekend trips that involve a lot
If you’ve been following along on my blog lately, you’ll note one thing is obvious – I love Marrakech, Morocco! Known as the “red” city, the former Imperial City is swimming with a myriad of rich colors, warm people and culture. Here
I just got back to Madrid last night from a whirlwind weekend in Norway, and between the stunning beauty of the Fjords, Oslo’s seaside charm and the warmth of the people I really fell in love. Oh and also – I
Mohamad reaches for my hand and pulls me up over the large rock that blocks the path to the second waterfall on our grueling hike through the Atlas Mountains. This young man has guided us from the small town of Setti