Chernobyl and Pripyat Ruins

I went to Ukraine in 2019 and, coincidentally, ended up going at the same time as one of my friends/coworkers. As soon as we found out we would be there together we started to plan out some of the trip. We decided we HAD TO see Chernobyl so we searched for some tours. We foundContinue reading “Chernobyl and Pripyat Ruins”

Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey

My friends know that whenever I step out to explore, abandoned places are always on my radar. In the summer of 2022, my friend and I decided to go to Kaş together as a last trip to end the summer. Her ex boyfriend had recently been to Kaş and informed her of this abandoned resortContinue reading “Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey”

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital

Outside of Seoul, South Korea While I was living and working in Korea in 2014, I kept hearing about this place outside of Seoul. It was an abandoned mental hospital that had been shut down in 1996. Mental health generally wasn’t treated well, and I guess some methods are still a bit problematic even today. Continue reading “Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital”

Teaching Abroad

Having the opportunity to work in nearly any country just because my mother tongue is English is a HUGE privilege, and it’s definitely one I don’t take lightly. If you ever consider teaching English abroad, I implore you to reflect on that privilege heavily before making the decision to do so. When you teach abroadContinue reading “Teaching Abroad”

Lady Price’s Beach in Jamaica

Jamaica was a place I had waited my whole life to see. I was blessed with a day better than the one before for a whole week. It’s so hard to pick out the best day of all, but one day in particular fills me with so much joy. My friend and I had madeContinue reading “Lady Price’s Beach in Jamaica”

Ultimate Packing List

When you start to travel, it can be difficult and overwhelming to pack for a journey. However, the more you do it, the easier it becomes and your packing items become rather standard with some minor adjustments based on your destination or duration of your adventure. I wanted to share my own list with youContinue reading “Ultimate Packing List”

Where Are You From?

For me, this is one of the hardest questions to answer. These days, I try to make my answer as simple as possible. I’m American.  Usually, the next question is: Where is your hometown? I usually say something like ‘Cincinnati’ or ‘My family lives in Kentucky and Ohio.’ The reason that I approach this questionContinue reading “Where Are You From?”