Idyllic is quite easily the best description of Wales. Plentiful sheep wandering the lush green landscape, rolling hills, and slate boundary walls that wind along the roads, all calmly demanding serenity. My itinerary mostly revolved around...Continue reading

The axiom about Iceland is that it's expensive and relatively cold—even in the summer. Those are two things of which most people are already well aware. However, there are many aspects that vastly changed my preconception of the count...Continue reading

I know. I know. The title might not sound politically correct, but there's a point—just keep reading. I've always been jealous of artists who have incredible talents to create realistic paintings. For years I wasn't too keen on Impres...Continue reading

I’m not a collector of rare artifacts or even a big spender in general. My intangible collection is travelling. Whether an inherent urge or a seeker of knowledge, the attraction is experiencing new environments, cultures, and food. A year...Continue reading

The thought of a 17+ hour flight from Chicago to Auckland, New Zealand, can make the most traveled person nervous. Despite the long flight, New Zealand was a country I’ve always wanted to visit. Giant ferns, beautiful beaches, and the Lor...Continue reading

As the overcast sky ensnared the persistent bellowing bagpipes and tethered them to the city, I wandered through the soot covered stone buildings absorbing all its beauty. There is only one place on earth that those tartan, air-filled instr...Continue reading