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La Dulce Vida: My European Adventures

La Dulce Vida: My European Adventures
By on November 1, 2011

Hi everyone! Since my last post I have traveled to two countries: Portugal and France. Portugal was beautiful–dreamlike almost–with sandy beaches and spellbinding sunsets. My visit to Paris was a trip I will never forget. From the food, to the many sights, it’s no wonder it is one of the most, if not the most, famous city in the world.

Hakuna Matata in Kenya

Hakuna Matata in Kenya
By on November 11, 2010

A popular saying goes, ‘It is medicine, not scenery, for which a sick man must go searching’ (Seneca). But I am sure the opposite holds true for anyone who visits Kenya. With its exotic animals, tropically abundant lands, sun-kissed coastline, and tribal zest, scenic Kenya has the cure for all ailments.

From Dubrovnik to Zagreb: A Beautiful Week in Croatia

From Dubrovnik to Zagreb: A Beautiful Week in Croatia
By on October 4, 2010

Croatia offers a mix of historic cities, beautiful beaches, and scenic hiking. Taking advantage of the buses and trains that connect the major cities, I spent a week working my way up from the southern coastal city of Dubrovnik to the capital city of Zagreb in the Croatian interior

Disconnect from the World in Morrocoy, Venezuela

Disconnect from the World in Morrocoy, Venezuela
By on September 22, 2010

Parque Nacional Morrocoy is located in the northwestern state of Falcon. With little traffic, you can get there from Caracas in about 4 1/2 hours. Upon entering the park, the road is really windy and narrow and at one point I wondered if we were headed in the right direction. There are sprinkles of individual homes and tiny restaurants

Feeling a Sense of Ubuntu in South Africa

Feeling a Sense of Ubuntu in South Africa
By on September 15, 2010

With the taste of the FIFA World Cup still lingering in everyone’s mouth, the feeling of “ubuntu” has remained a crucial part of South Africa and their culture. Ubuntu is Xhosa for community, but not just community. It is community more in the sense of “I am because we are.” I have experienced nothing but great ubuntu since coming to South Africa.