Visiting the Apartheid Museum was on the South Africa itinerary, but aside from learning about Apartheid in a Global History course in high school, I cannot say that I had a deep understanding of the history of apartheid and its lasting effects, nor a full appreciation of Nelson Mandela’s impact. Visiting other countries has a way of exposing the ethnocentrism we love to deny.
Read MoreOkay, so I know basically everyone went to Miami last year, but I’m still going to tell you about my trip. Miami was absolutely wonderful to your girl. The trip was fun, relaxing, romantic, and even heart-warming.
Read MoreFrom my experience, frequent travel seems to be viewed as extravagant and unnecessary by many people. You get the cute side eye when you say you’re going somewhere, or sometimes even bold questions like “how much does that cost,” or “didn’t you just get back from _____?”
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