Day tripping the Blue Mountains, Australia

October 5, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Blue Mountains National Park is located in the New South Whales and to the west of Sydney. Many people compare its appearance to the Grand Canyon in the United States. The mountains are encompassed in Eucalyptus forests. Many believe that the mountains have a blue hue because of the oils released from the eucalyptus trees. Along […]

Amsterdam for the Weekend

September 2, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Although Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, it feels like a world of its own. The city offers its visitors the chance to experience art, culture, history, mouth-watering cheese, narrow canals and a myriad of vices. During my postgraduate studies at the University of Glasgow in 2016, I visited Amsterdam, which is located in the northern […]

A Mystic Tour of Newgrange

September 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Explore Ireland’s ancient past with a visit to Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Newgrange is a restored rock tomb from the stone age, and is older than the Egyptian pyramids. Some of the materials used to build this passage tomb were extracted from the Wicklow Mountains. During excavations, grave items and human […]

Mount Etna Erupts Again

August 29, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

A few days ago, Mount Etna once again erupted with ashy plumes and lava. Its molten materials became projectiles that reached up to nearly 500 feet in the air. Amazingly enough, two days after I hiked Mount Etna, it came to life – smoking and rumbling. Mount Etna is located outside of Catania on the east coast of […]

The Dublin Experience – Best Places to Visit

August 25, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Dublin! Temple Bar District. Located in the cultural quarter of Dublin, it’s an ideal area for pub-crawling and enjoying authentic Irish music. Many people visit the actual Temple Bar, but since it’s often over-crowded and has high prices due to it’s popularity with tourists, it’s […]

Experiencing Greek Antiquity at the Acropolis

May 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

I first became compelled to visit Greece during my undergrad studies as an Art History major. Many of my Art History courses emphasized Greek Antiquity, and its undeniable impact on both contemporary art and the connection of art to collective memory. While learning about the construction of Greek society through its art, I needed to […]