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Author: Ana Demendoza

Ana is a senior from Miami, Florida majoring in Journalism, International Studies with a certificate in European Studies. As a child of Venezuelan immigrants, Ana has been exposed to numerous cultures and nationalities growing up in a minority-majority city. Along with personal trips to places like Panama and England, Ana has participated in service trips to countries including Brazil, Thailand, Peru and Mongolia. Ana plans to use her background to uplift diverse voices in the conversation of travel.
Health, North America

A Second Letter to Miami Spring Breakers

Posted onMarch 25, 2020March 25, 2020

A mere year after my first letter, my annoyance only grows.  As the world pushes for social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 spread,…

Life abroad, Packing

The Privilege of a Passport

Posted onMarch 5, 2020April 13, 2022

It’s a small, blue book. A sign of American citizenship and an interest in the foreign. Its blank pages embody possibilities for adventures and the…

North America, Tour Guide

Universal Studios Orlando: A Floridian’s Guide

Posted onFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Growing up only three hours away from the world’s theme park capital, Orlando, Florida, I had the luxury of taking many trips to Universal Studios…

Asia, Food

An Unexpected Thai Meal

Posted onOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Last summer, I participated in a mission trip to Thailand and, although I never hesitate to travel to a new country, a fear arises when…

Europe

A week in the Salzburg Schloss

Posted onMay 1, 2019May 2, 2019

For a week during my freshman year of college, I lived in a palace. My morning began early with a light Austrian breakfast before a…

Blogging, North America

A letter to Miami spring breakers

Posted onApril 3, 2019April 1, 2019

From beautiful beaches to sunny skies, I understand why Miami, my hometown, is the ideal chosen spot for your spring break. Warm weather? Check. Dynamic…

Blogging, Europe

Behind the glamour of Europe: Realities found within a Romanian gypsy village

Posted onDecember 4, 2018

I, like many curious about the world abroad, began my journey of wanderlust by dreaming of eating a crêpe under the Eiffel Tower on a…

North America

Miami in the eyes of a local

Posted onOctober 18, 2018

A warm breeze blows softly along the Atlantic Ocean’s coast causing the palm trees nearby to sway. Beautiful tan bodies dressed in their cutest bathing…

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