Rome / Tivoli / Assisi / Florence Probably the best thing about working in the UK is the amount of required holiday for employees. In the US, I was content with 10 vacation days a year, but now I get 25 -not including bank holidays!!! As I typed the title of this post, I was reminded of how … More 10 Days In Italy
This post is better late than never! To celebrate Thanksgiving, Andrew and I took two days of holiday and decided to spend them in Budapest. Budapest is perfect for those with limited time and money (us). We bought 72-hour travel cards that gave us free access to public transport, walking tours, and most of the … More Discovering Budapest
“San Diego must be heaven-on-earth” – Alonzo Horton Well friends, here is my shamelessly biased take on San Diego. Of course there is much more to love about this city, but these are 10 places I think I’ll miss most. Beaches There’s no substitute for a warm sunny beach. Whether you enjoy actually getting in the … More San Diego: 10 Favorite Places & Spaces
I’ve always loved Little House on the Prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder is one of the reasons I became a history major. I loved her story and the fact that, as a third-grader growing up in California, I still found myself relating to her feelings and struggles. The Little House books made me believe that if I really listened to a … More The REAL Little House on the Prairie
On September 30, 2013, the new building for the San Diego Central Library opened to the public. The nine foot structure cost $184.9 million, but was completed free of debt. Deborah Barrow, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) director, credited this accomplishment to the supportive community and city council. In addition to a new building, … More The San Diego Public Library – Historical Summary
With graduation rapidly approaching, it is only fitting for my first post to be a tribute to the wonderful university that I’ve also called home for the past three years. Point Loma Nazarene University boasts not only of its academic excellence, close-knit community, and religious heritage; it also has one of the most beautiful campuses … More History of PLNU’s campus
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