During my entire 5 month-trip, the only place that I went out of my way to visit a second time on my own was Bosnia and Herzegovina. Back in August, Michael and I spent a night in the capital city,…
15 Books That Inspired My Trip to Europe
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…
