5 days agoTraveling Without Actually Going Anywhere: Universal Yums from TürkiyeDid you know that the country of Turkey changed its name to Türkiye? I found out when reading the informational packet in the Universal Yums subscription box that I received in June! In December 2021, the UN changed the country’s official name. Türkiye is how the country’s name is spelled…Turkey3 min readTurkey3 min read
Sep 24Read, Review, Travel: The Year of Living DanishlyI just finished reading The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country by Helen Russell. Helen grew up in England and immigrated with her husband to Denmark for his job with Lego. She doesn’t explain exactly what his job is, but if you don’t know…Denmark3 min readDenmark3 min read
Sep 17Meandering with DeltaIn this post, I will reflect on my favorite airline, Delta. There are many reasons why Delta is my favorite, but the ultimate top reason why is that their airline miles NEVER expire!! That is amazing and has become immensely important especially during the 2020 pandemic which prevented me from…Flying5 min readFlying5 min read
Aug 19Road Trippin’ — Seeing the Sights Pass Me ByWhile I am on a road trip, whether in the driver’s seat or in the passenger’s seat, I enjoy seeing the scenery pass me by. It is calming to see the fields, trees, and towns pass by. Sometimes, it can get a bit boring if it’s especially flat and monotonous…Road Tripping2 min readRoad Tripping2 min read
Aug 14Finding My WayI have written a few blog posts about taking road trips, so it is only fitting that I write about how I get from Point A to Point B on these trips. I remember when I went on road trips with my family when I was growing up, my dad…Gps4 min readGps4 min read
Jul 23Traveling Without Actually Going Anywhere: Universal Yums from TaiwanMay’s box came complete with snacks and treats from the small country of Taiwan. An island off the coast of China, Taiwan is home to the first cat café. It opened in 1998 in the capital city of Taipei. I also learned that schools in Taiwan do not employ janitors…Taiwan2 min readTaiwan2 min read
Jul 20Solo Trip to Portland, Maine — Part TwoOn Sunday morning of my Portland, Maine solo adventure, I woke up and took the bus into the city. I purchased donuts at Holy Donut and ate them on a pier next to a section of the Berlin Wall. Holy Donuts are made from rice potatoes and are quite delicious…Maine3 min readMaine3 min read
Jul 16Solo Trip to Portland, Maine — Part OneAt the end of July 2022, I went on a solo trip to Portland, Maine. I am on a quest to visit all 50 states of the United States, and I had never been to Maine, so I figured it was time to visit it! I decided to not rent…Maine3 min readMaine3 min read
Jul 12Traveling Without Actually Going Anywhere: Universal Yums from BelgiumIn April 2023, we received a box with snacks from Belgium. I visited Belgium in the summer of 2017 with two friends, but this was the first Universal Yums box I had gotten from Belgium. We learned in the packet that the most popular attraction in the country is the…Belgium2 min readBelgium2 min read
Jul 52022 Travel in ReviewI know this is a few months late, but I don’t really care — ha! …Traveling2 min readTraveling2 min read
