Eating Through Amsterdam

Hannah Jane Zalewski December 13, 2022

Recently, I took a trip to the Netherlands during the weekend of Sinterklaas, which is the largest St. Nicholas celebration in the world. Although I unknowingly visited during this cultural celebration, thanks to my new Dutch friend, Anne, I arrived with… More

Remedies for Homesickness

Hannah Jane Zalewski November 21, 2022

It has been a total of 10 weeks since I have arrived in Ireland. Unfortunately, I have already experienced the most dreaded part of coming abroad: homesickness. But, there are some things I have found have helped me cope with this new challenge.    Say… More

Moving Outward: Sprinting and Smiling

Hannah Jane Zalewski October 10, 2022

I picture life as a collection of never-ending concentric circles. Each circle representing a new comfort zone that is designed to be left behind. Where daily challenges are simply opportunities to journey closer towards that outermost circle.  Coming… More

Hiking in the Dublin Mountains

Matthew Elmore Merritt August 22, 2022

Of all the places I’ve been to in Ireland, I think my favorite place is Howth, which is a peninsula that has  tons of trails, all of which can be accessed by riding the DART train for 30 minutes from Dublin’s city center. The trails in Howth, nestled… More

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