Every Saturday morning, my host mom, Paty, and I make a trip to the local farmer’s market in Viña del Mar. The market, called la feria in Spanish, occurs in different locations in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso throughout the week, and is part of the routines… More
After a crazy week of writing and submitting essays, and existing on very little sleep, I decided to celebrate with a day trip to Stirling, to visit Stirling Castle. It has a long and rich history in Scotland, and much like Edinburgh Castle, sits at the… More
A few weeks ago as I walked home from class, the same old loose stones in the sidewalk wobbled under my feet like they do everyday. These rocky tiles catch me off guard when I’m running late and threaten to trip me when I’m being careless. I remember… More
With more than 80 percent of Australians living within 30 miles of the coast, the beach has become an integral part of the Aussies’ laid back lifestyle. Now that I’ve been living here for a little over a month, it’s about time I pick up a knack for some… More
These past two weeks have been full of consistent businesses at university. The classes are beginning to get more intense, not completely enjoyable but it has to be done! I have begun working on a few of my semester final essays that require outlines… More