What words would you use to describe the ocean? Relaxing? Calming? Peaceful? Many people experience positive feelings when they are by the ocean, but they don’t know why! The truth is that there are several mental health benefits of the ocean. I used to live by the ocean, and I can tell...
One of the main attractions that draws tourists to Slab City are the several art installations. The art installations range anywhere from quirky to strange to outright creepy. While they may seem abnormal at first, many of the art pieces share a meaningful message. Part of truly...
You drive down a long road surrounded by barren land to get to it. Once you pass the art piece claiming “the last free place,” you know you’ve reached it. Slab City is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Before taking a detour to experience the place known as Slab City, I got some skepticism...
I’ve decided to lead my life with a travel mindset, but what exactly does that mean? Can you have a travel mindset without actually traveling? Of course you can! A travel mindset is the desire to explore and the curiosity of what there is in this massive world. You can have a travel...
There I was lying underneath the night sky. I felt tears start to well up in my eyes. At first, I didn’t know why, but I knew they were tears of joy. I was soaking in the moment, lying under the stars, surrounded by desert, rocks, and Joshua trees. That is when I realized that this...
When it was time to prepare for travel for my first time, I had so many thoughts and emotions running through my head. My boyfriend and I were about to embark on a 9-month trip to Europe to study abroad in Italy, Spain, and England. I was excited, anxious, happy, excited, hopeful … oh and...
Northern Ireland is a region that travelers often neglect when visiting the U.K. or Ireland. Some even think that it’s the same as Ireland. The truth is that Northern Ireland is a gem consisting of stunning scenery, intriguing history, and natural destinations not to miss. One of...
If you are looking for a quick escape from the city to experience a small, historic town, look no further than Tivoli. This town is a hidden gem and the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Rome. With options for nature, gardens, architecture, and history, it’s not one to...
One of my first immersive experiences of traveling was five weeks studying abroad in Rome, Italy. And what an experience it was! Every day on my way to the study center, I walked through Campo de’ Fiori and took in the surroundings: people bustling by, locals shopping at the farmers...