It’s been 5 years since the pandemic started. Sometimes it feels like it’s been lifetimes, and sometimes it feels like we’re still living in the alternate reality it created. I was working as an academic advisor at Tulane University at…
My Favorite Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans
There are more than 70 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans that span from January 6th all the way until Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday), and every local you ask will have a different favorite. When I see “Best Mardi…
How to Choose the Best Accommodations When You Travel
As a travel advisor and custom study abroad program manager, I spend A LOT of time researching travel accommodations. The convenience of online booking platforms makes it easier than ever to find any accommodation type you can dream of, from…
The 15 Best Books I Read in 2024
Just like last year, 2024 continued to be a strange year for reading. I started and didn’t finish a lot of books, listened to hours of audiobooks before realizing I hadn’t retained even one detail of the plot, and often…
2024 Recap and Lessons in Perspective
This year looked nothing like the hopes I had for it. I envisioned finishing my novel, creating my home library, and being in Europe right now to celebrate the New Year. I had plans to adopt two dogs I loved…
My Favorite Christmas Markets (So Far) in Europe
Since practically August, I’ve seen hundreds of reels, blog posts, and magazine articles listing what the writer assures us are the “Best” Christmas markets in Europe. How do they come up with these lists? There are hundreds (HUNDREDS) of Christmas…
