Firsthand travel notes from Lithuania and Latvia in 2025, including Vilnius, Kaunas, and Riga.
International Travel
Across the American Southwest: An Unforgettable Road Trip
A road trip from Colorado through Great Sand Dunes, Pagosa Hot Springs, Mesa Verde, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Glenwood Springs.
Sal and Santa Maria: My Cabo Verde Journey
My October 2024 journey to Sal in Cabo Verde and a growing collection of memories from Santa Maria and the Atlantic islands.
Stockholm Through My Own Eyes
A first travel chapter from my 2024 journey to Stockholm, Sweden, to be expanded with the places, photographs, and personal impressions that made it memorable.
How Mexico Changed My Relationship with Spanish
From childhood trips to Puerto Vallarta and Cancún to Spanish immersion in Mérida, Mexico helped shape my education, language skills, and life abroad.
Brazil, Portuguese, and Four Months of Discovery
Two extended journeys through Brazil in 2019 helped turn Portuguese from a language I was studying into one I could live in, from Florianópolis to the northeast.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: From New Year’s Chaos to Impeccable Organization
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games offered a surprising contrast to the chaos of New Year's Eve, featuring impeccable organization and affordability. The Suzanne Lenglen Court provided an electrifying atmosphere for intense matches, showcasing the unifying power of the Olympics. Furthermore, the Place de la Concorde transformed into a vibrant hub for urban sports and culture, offering diverse activities and a communal space to celebrate the Games. The Olympic events in Paris were accessible and affordable, shattering misconceptions about the accessibility of the Games and providing thrilling experiences for attendees.
Touring Bulgaria in 2023, here are some things to know
Bulgaria is an exceptional tourist destination in Eastern Europe, and on my travels during the first two weeks in February 2023, we enjoyed exceptionally warm weather with clear skies. This is the second year in a row that I have visited Eastern Europe during the French school winter break, and I couldn't recommend it more!…Read more Touring Bulgaria in 2023, here are some things to know