Chichen Itza was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and it’s easy to see why. It was built before Jesus walked the earth and still looks like it was just finished yesterday. The white stones gleam under the hot Yucatan sun and the entire Chichen Itza complex brings the past…
Las Vegas. Sin City. The Entertainment Capitol of the World. It doesn’t matter what name you call it, Las Vegas is a place unlike any other. With over 40 million people visiting The City of Lights every year, dozens of hotels have sprung up over the years offering visitors every type of experience imaginable. The…
If you’ve found this article, you’re probably thinking of studying abroad at some point or have studied abroad and are looking to see if I know what I’m talking about. I may only be a self-proclaimed expert of studying abroad, but I can guarantee that I’ll be honest with you. Studying abroad has become extremely…
In early 1929, the 20s were still roaring and Oceanside properties were becoming increasingly popular. The San Pedro cliffs in Long Beach, California, were the next target of multi-millionaires. They built a 10-acre neighborhood overlooking San Pedro Harbor and Catalina Island and called it Paseo del Mar. But in January of 1929, a water and…
Several days ago, a huge story exploded in the news about a couple who was jailed in Abu Dhabi for having premarital sex. The woman went to the doctor because she was ill and it turned out that she was pregnant. Soon thereafter, she and her fiancé were arrested and have been detained without charge. Stories…
Berlin is a timeless city. It has a deep past and a painful history, but has emerged into a thriving cultural center with some of the best attractions in all of Central Europe. Now, people can party in old warehouses that used to house Soviet weapons and walk through the same gates that once divided…
My favorite time of year is spring. The long winter months are finally over, the trees are beginning to come to life, and it’s almost my birthday! So while I may be the only person to get that excited about my birthday, spring is such an incredible time because it’s like the world is getting…
I clung tightly to the top of the chain link fence as I balanced precariously on top of a thin metal guardrail. Winds over 150 miles per hour whipped my body and scorched me as I hung on for dear life. Tiny particles of sand pelted me at the speed of a category 5 hurricane…
December is coming to an end and that means that it’s time for all of the recaps of the year to begin. 2016 has been a very controversial year and some people are dubbing it the worst year of all time. No, I think 1665 was probably worse when everybody got the Bubonic Plague and…
Contrary to the popular belief that is perpetuated by movies and songs, climbing and standing on the Hollywood sign is illegal. Cue all of the heartbroken teens and shattered bucket list items. The sign is protected by an eight-foot chain-link fence and enough security cameras to make Area 51 jealous, but there is still a…
