Red flowers stand out in an otherwise neutral alleyway in Rome, Italy. When I hobbled off the plane with my carry-on in hand, I became overwhelmed with pedestrians. Two signs read “baggage.” Both signs pointed in opposite directions. I sent… Read More »Pieces of Home
We dream of travel; travel that will personify the places we have seen and heard about throughout our lives. Postcards and videos make unattainable places across the world accessible and allow us to cultivate our drive for traveling. A movie… Read More »This is What Dreams are Made of
The Italian cuisine is an iconic part of the culture — here are some restaurant recommendations to help create an immersive abroad experience. A large part of Italian culture involves its famous cuisine. Ranging from Italian roast cappuccinos and flatbread… Read More »Best Six Places to Eat in Rome, Italy
As our last night in Germany rolled around, so did another surprise excursion. The anticipation of our secret activity was killing me and the possibilities of what it could be were endless. After a long day of project work and… Read More »Last Night in Germany
A local restaurant in Trastevere at night. The area is very popular among young crowds, as it offers an array of trattorias, craft beer pubs, and artisan shops. When our flight touched down on the runway I expected to look… Read More »Sweet Home Trastevere
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome. It can be seen above all other structures in the city as it is the tallest point in the metropolitan Rome area. Palatine Hill- The views of ancient… Read More »Top 5 Places to View Rome
The inside of the main dome of St. Peter’s Basilica is home to many intricate details and pictures. The words around the gold ring state “Hinc una fides mundo refulgent” or “From here a single faith shines throughout the world”.… Read More »Small Country, Huge Impact
The University of South Carolina New York City Maymester group was blessed with the opportunity to meet one of the top news, content producing digital groups of our modern day society, Bustle. Jason Wagenheim showed us around, he had an… Read More »Bustle Report
Rome is a city of a thousand untold secrets, where a wrong turn can become the most serendipitous discovery and a new adventure lingers around every stucco corner.
Students bike to the entrance of the Appian Way outside of Rome, Italy. Water slithers between stone wedges of narrow alleyways as tourists huddled in a group chase their expedition leader whose Daffy Duck stuffed keychain… Read More »All Roads Lead Back to Rome
Archway to the beach of Sperlonga. The Art of Getting Lost When planning a trip, there are always places, people, or landmarks you are excited to see. Leading up to my trip to Rome, I thought about the history I… Read More »The Art of Getting Lost
The main, busy streets of Florence are lined with restaurants and high-end fashion stores like Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Gucci. In between them you are able to smell the rich, smoky leather that some small shops sell. Italy is home… Read More »Life is Short. Buy the Bag.
Instead of boring you with our last day of travel and flights home, I’ve decided to tell you about my favorite things that we did in Berlin. When you think of Berlin, graffiti is probably one of the first things… Read More »Berlin Recap
After an incredible morning exploring the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art in Munich, we decided to make our way over to the Church of St. Peter located in the heart of the city. It is the oldest parish church in… Read More »Panoramic View of Munich
I knew Berlin had a reputation for being full of graffiti, but it was more than anything I had imagined. We had the opportunity to participate in a Street Art Tour and Workshop here in Berlin, where we were taken… Read More »Canvas of a City
Eight days in NYC. Seems fleeting, right? My answer is yes, it completely was. Consequently, I’m already planning my next trip … in a few months. Maybe it’s the energy of the city or the excitement of abundant possibility that… Read More »NYC: Where Dreams Go to Evolve
From visiting Pompeii’s iconic ruins to captivating our taste buds in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, we explored Naples’ gritty past and its vibrant future.
Constructed in 72 A.D., the Roman Colosseum held an estimated 50 to 80 thousand spectators for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles. Once my friends and I consumed as much Italian cuisine that our stomachs allowed we made our… Read More »Big Lights, New Perspectives
A beautiful pink house tucked away in the small town of Villa Scialla near Trastevere. When I think of Rome, the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and other postcard images flood my mind. I’ve heard so many stories about people falling… Read More »The Rome Less Traveled
Warner Bros. Studios is one of the premier media companies in the world. It rivals Disney in the sheer fact that it has its foot in as many doors. From movies and television to comic books and video games, Warner… Read More »The Wide World of Warner Bros. Studios
We left Munich bright and early and luckily no one was left behind. The efficient Munich airport got us on our flight in no time and the flight to Berlin was only about an hour. My first impression of Berlin… Read More »Leaving Munich for Berlin