Before I ever left Mississippi, books taught me how to love traveling. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the kind of voracious reader who consumes books like they’re nourishment. As a kid, I never traveled more than…
Recovering from Covid While Traveling, and Why Dubrovnik was my Least Favorite City in Croatia
As I left my hostel in Zagreb, I felt like a newborn creature who hadn’t figured out legs yet. It had been a week since I found out I had covid, and I was finally feeling better, but I was…
The Time I Got Covid in Zagreb, Croatia
When I visited most of the Balkan countries in August, I intentionally skipped Croatia. Other than Greece and Turkey, Croatia probably gets the most tourists of any country in Southeast Europe, and I wanted to avoid the crowded high season….
Podcast and Trip Anniversary
One year ago today, I arrived in Europe after quivering in terror for the entire plane ride. I’m glad to say that it was worth it. A few months ago, my friend Nadine had me as a guest on her…
Writing, Finding Inspiration in Romania, and the Underrated Timisoara
Near the end of my stay in Romania, I’d been in Europe for 3 months, and I could tell how much I’d changed. Though I wasn’t exercising in a gym the way I did back home, I was physically stronger…
Transylvania, Dracula, Paranormal Tourism, and the Most Haunted Forest in the World
I’ve always been fascinated by paranormal tourism. I’m interested in the sociological component of legends and ghost stories and the way these things can shape communities. I love observing what “paranormal tourism” and “dark tourism” reveal about the places promoting…
