The Secret Gardens of New York City

Garden Treehouse

Ever since I was little I have loved the story of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Whether in cartoon, film, musical or book, something about the story has always captivated me and made the story seem as magical as Burnett intended. For those who do not know The Secret Garden, it is the … Continue reading The Secret Gardens of New York City

10 Days, 6 Cities, 4 Countries, 1 Car

Austria Countryside

Ask almost any European and they will say that Americans who come to Europe tend to be huge overachievers. To us, everything on this continent seems so close. So why wouldn’t we try to see as many places on this diverse continent as possible? For Easter break, my lovely mother, stepdad, and sister visited to … Continue reading 10 Days, 6 Cities, 4 Countries, 1 Car

Spring Wake-up Call

With Grandparents in Telč

Please be sure to read the final paragraph of this post to #SaveFulbright! Since my last post the weather in the Czech Republic has turned amazing! The past week was 50s and sunny everyday and it seems as if the sleepy winter mood has lifted. People are out and about, flowers are starting to pop … Continue reading Spring Wake-up Call