The light powder coat of white snow was fresh, and crunched with each step. People pass by briskly in long furred coats as lights from the storefronts reflect off the narrow cobblestone alleys. Luxembourg has an old town feel, like one imagined when reading fairy tales as a child. It sits at the heart of Europe, and … Continue reading luxembourg city, luxembourg →

The ground on which Prague sits today has been settled upon since the 5th century BC. Every street and building remind you of this fact- the city has a distinct settled in quality, the culmination of all the eras it has witnessed. The food is delicious (not to mention ridiculously cheap), and the local monastic … Continue reading prague, czech republic →

The train into the city passes countless windmills, fluffy sheep grazing lazily, and horses running in the hills. Everything has a timeless, dreamlike quality to it- which makes sense because the area dates to the prehistoric ages of bronze and iron. Belgian waffles drizzled with dark local chocolate on a quiet, breezy afternoon- it's hard to ask … Continue reading brugge, belgium →

Interlaken sits on a stretch of land nestled between Lake Thunz and Lake Brienze, surrounded by glaciers and forests on all sides. The air is crisp, and the views are something out of a deep dream. Sitting high up on a trail with the warm sun on your face, looking down into the valley makes … Continue reading interlaken, switzerland →

Berlin is the intersection of memories of the past and a vision for the future. On every corner, there are photos of how the street looked a few decades ago during a divided Germany.  The food and beer are incredible- each region has Germany has its own variations, a real treat to sample on bright … Continue reading berlin, germany →

The stone walls along the narrow cobblestone alleys have seen so much. Art, music, and good wine everywhere you turn. A subtle weariness of the way the things are, an allergy to stagnation but a reverence for tradition, set to the wafts of fresh bread in the morning. I left a piece of my heart … Continue reading paris, france →

Kodai hid a cool, blue lake on top of a mountain. In the mornings the clouds rolled through the window as I slid out of the top bunk onto the icy stone floor. I learned to connect to nature on weekend hikes through the lush forests, candidly chatting about life with teachers, alumni, and the … Continue reading kodaikanal, india →