Kiss Me I’m Irish!

During my first official week in Ireland, I of course had to visit the popular Blarney Castle and Gardens. What I thought was going to be a simple castle that housed the Blarney Stone was actually one of the most marvelous scenes I could imagine. Upon entering the grounds, I was instantly amazed by how […]

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When in Rome

The Aventine Keyhole, Rome   People say that it’s often the journey that holds more significance than the destination. Some of my best experiences so far in Rome have been the “side quests” or the spontaneous little adventures that arise on my journey while navigating the Eternal City here abroad. I often find myself doing things […]

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Differences Between Rome and The States

Life in a big foreign city is of course different from what you can find at home back in the states, and going to school in one is a whole different experience from Newport Rhode Island. There is a host of differences good and bad, but I wish to focus on to two differences have […]

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Luciadag and the Magic of Light

Luciadag (Lucia Day/Saint Lucia Day) was one of my favorite Swedish experiences while studying abroad. It happens on December 13th every year, and it honors the Italian Saint Lucia. She was a Christian woman who lived in Rome, and when she refused to marry a Pagan, she was executed. However, in Sweden, she is most […]

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Lördagsgodis (Saturday Sweets)

This blog post will explore the fun of one of Sweden’s sweetest traditions. This tradition, called “Saturday Sweets/candy” in English, is essentially a practice where families go to their local supermarket or candy grocer on Saturdays, and pick out their favorite sweets to enjoy at home with the family. Unlike American grocery stores, which carry […]

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A Memoir of Milan

Introduction If I had the chance to relive the past four months, I would take it without hesitation. I was unprepared for the deep sadness I felt as I boarded the plane back to Boston. I truly left a piece of myself in the place I had come to call home. The best way to […]

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Insider Scoop; Cork, Ireland

Since arriving in Cork, I’ve had many experiences that have made this city feel like home, from the food scene to the people and the beautiful surroundings. I have enjoyed studying in Cork for many reasons. To my surprise, Cork is a very international city with lots of food choices. Within the Grand Parade market, […]

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Coffee Culture

Introduction A cappuccino is never really just a cappuccino. I know it sounds strange to say but a cappuccino is a social movement, a connecting factor, and the backbone of Italian culture.  Leaving America and the beloved sugar-filled coffee, I immediately became aware that my iced caramel lattes were simply not a thing anymore. A […]

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