Even though my time in Italy is drawing closer to an end, there have been so many meaningful moments I can look back on and feel positively about. A specific memorable trip that left a positive impact on me was my solo trip to Crema and Verona, Italy. On all of my previous trips I…
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Madrid Memories
So many of my experiences abroad have been meaningful to me. The most impactful experience I had was on my trip to Madrid, Spain over spring break. I went with some of my friends for a couple days. The first night we were there, we went to the Temple of Debod, which is a famous…
Slowing Down in Lagos
During my travels over the past few months, one of the most meaningful moments I have had was in Lagos, Portugal. While exploring the cliffs and beaches along the Algarve coast, I discovered a quiet cove away from the main tourist areas, surrounded by golden cliffs and clear, bright blue water. The sunlight reflected off…
Memories in Morocco
Throughout the semester, I have had the opportunity to visit a variety of places across Europe. I’ve come to love exploring diverse cultures and gaining a deeper understanding of the histories that shape each destination. Every place offers something unique, making each experience meaningful in its own way. Among all my travels, however, the most…
Postcard From Positano
As I reflect on my time here abroad there are so many memories, but one meaningful moment during my global experience that left a particularly positive impact on me was my trip to Positano, Italy. Not only was Positano so beautiful, but the people and the places we got to explore were what really made…
Lemler in Lisbon
There was one moment during my time abroad that really stuck with me, and it happened when I took a trip to Lisbon by myself. Up until that point, I had gotten pretty comfortable living in Florence. I knew how to get around, how to order food, and how to handle basic conversations. But being…
Tough Travel
Getting back from Morocco was, without a doubt, one of the most brutal travel days I’ve ever had. It started with a ten-hour bus ride in the kind of heat that just grinds you down. No shade, no real breeze, no chance to sleep. I kept shifting in my seat trying to find some position…
Unforgettable Memories
One of the most meaningful moments from my time abroad happened in Paris, when I watched the Eiffel Tower twinkle at night while lying on the ground with my friends. It was the off-season for tourists, so the area was unexpectedly quiet and almost empty. Instead of standing in a crowd, we were able to…
Lessons Learned
I have had many weekends where I have traveled in Italy and around Europe, and one of the most meaningful experiences I had was my trip to Spain and Portugal, where I traveled to Barcelona, Mallorca, Sevilla, Porto, and Madrid in just eight days. Although the trip moved quickly, it became one of the most…
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