If you would've told me I'd ever touch a snake in my lifetime, I would've said you were crazy. But that's exactly what I did in Okinawa. After visiting the Shuri Castle and then grabbing a quick udon lunch in Naha, my family and I boarded our private tour bus and traveled roughly 8 miles…
Continue reading ➞ Postcard 37: Okinawa World’s snakes and cave
It was a bittersweet feeling knowing that our tour of Italy was coming to an end. On the one hand, I was really sad to say goodbye to a country that I'd grown to absolutely adore. On the other hand, I was really excited for these amazing memories that I would also be able to…
Before I actually traveled to Italy, only a few images of the country would come to mind: mostly just scenes of ancient ruins and colossal structures in Rome and gondolas navigating along the narrow canals of Venice. Both were beautiful images in my mind, but little did I know that another gorgeous view would soon…
Two words come to mind when I think about Florence: art and architecture. If you're a fan of either, you'll love this city. Academia Gallery We didn't waste any time when we arrived in Florence. Our first stop upon arrival was the Academia Gallery, home of the world-renowned statue of David by Michelangelo. I was…
If you're a big fan of Shakespeare, Verona is the place for you. After all, what drives most visitors to this town is the fact that three of his plays are set here: Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Taming of the Shrew. On Nov. 6, we departed Venice for Verona, a couple…
When people ask me how my trip to Italy was, I often find myself using the word "magical" to describe my perspective of the country. From the narrow cobblestone alleys lined with boutiques to the sweeping, picture-perfect views of cliffside villages along the southern coast, there are so many gems that make Italy so special…
Out of State • Out of Mind 