I am drowning in the vastness of the universe. Is this how it feels to lose yourself? The air is escaping from my lungs, and I begin to see the stars twinkle behind my eyelids. Fingers slip between mine, pulling me back into the atmosphere. The floating feeling in my mind persists, but I …
Climbing the Cliffs of Moher
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to revisit the place that inspired me to choose Ireland as my study abroad destination: the Cliffs of Moher! It was certainly an adventure, much different than I remembered it being! It's funny what 5 years, a lot of erosion, and a group of friends can do to a …
Gallivanting Around Galway
At home, I'm known as more of a hermit who never leaves their apartment or really hangs out with people, so it surprised even myself when I decided to spend a weekend with my new friends in Galway! Getting There After I decided to travel with Nick, Craig, and Simon, we booked bus tickets from …
Cruising through Kinsale
I took my first trip in Ireland yesterday with Nick: an afternoon in Kinsale! I normally have a detailed plan for things that I do so I know what to prepare for. That being said, all that Nick and I had really planned was that we were getting on the 11:25am bus and eating lunch …
Packing my Carry-On for Cork
When I was packing for my semester abroad in Cork, Ireland, I challenged myself to only do so with carry-on luggage. Everything that I brought with me from North Carolina fit into an backpack and a messenger back! Naturally, I knew that I would have to buy some things here in Cork, so it wasn't …