We just arrived in Skopje, the capital city of Macedonia. As I sit here exhausted and immobilized on this couch, I wonder how it is that travel days are so tiring. The term “travel day” conjures thoughts of missed connections, stress, lugging heavy bags around, and yet above all that, the thrill of going somewhere … Continue reading Travel daze: the condition you learn to love
Growing up, I was never much of a history buff. But somehow I feel compelled on this trip to soak up as much as I can about the culture and the essence of each place we visit. It is undeniable that a country’s culture is shaped by its history. And as it turns out, Polish history is pretty fascinating. Continue reading Kraków: Poland’s Time Capsule
10 days ago Ryan and I were dropped off at the Portland airport at 6am with our backpacks stuffed to the brim (uh-oh, isn’t it a little early in the trip for that?), and our hearts pounding. After a very long 32-hour travel day we collapsed on the bed in our Airbnb in Prague and … Continue reading The Journey Begins
All My Socks Are Dirty 