Year: 2018

Amsterdam: The city of… sin? Freedom? Bikes?  Yes all three are at large in Amsterdam. The city is very chill and laid-back. Most people know it for its marijuana smoke shops and legal prostitution at the Red Light District but Amsterdam is so much more than that. The Netherlands is rich in culture (check out […]

My study abroad group spent 4th of July in Florence. Surprisingly, most of the bars and restaurants were throwing celebrations so us Americans still got to commemorate our country’s independence 4,430 miles away from home. Below, I compiled a list of the best things to do while in Florence:Visit Santa Croce- I felt honored to enter the church […]

You may have guessed it. Heather + ancient ruins= one very happy woman. And central Italy has tons of them. While in Rome, I saw countless ruins: The Colosseum, the Pantheon, multiple Ancient Egyptian Obelisks, the Roman Forum, the House of Vestals (Virgins), and countless others. Along with ruins, Rome has amazing art, attractions, and of course, […]