Traveling can be a daunting task in and of itself. Traveling for an extended period of time on a bus? That’s a whole different animal.…
Author: Isaac Buttke
While getting into a solid relationship was hard enough for me, nothing tested the bond between my girlfriend and me quite like our time separated…
I’m going to be honest, the weather in Germany has been dreadful as of late. It rains nearly every day, the sun rarely peeks out,…
As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, Vallendar is a fairly quaint town. It’s quiet for most of the year, and the college students…
Sure, I’ve gotten letters and cards during my time here in Germany, but this weekend I got the best care package anyone could ask for:…
It’s almost been two months since the last time I was in the United States – since I saw my family in person, since I…
One of my favorite lines in the musical “Hamilton” comes from Alexander Hamilton and his son Philip. In the song “Blow Us All Away”, they…
Sure, all cultures are different, but I’ve noticed that there are generally five types of people you meet during a study abroad experience. Here’s a…
Frankly, it’s hard to believe I’m already one month into my stay here in Germany. The past 31 days have been really outstanding. Heading into…
I’ll be completely honest: I’m not much of a traveler on my own accord. I’m typically content with staying around the place I live and…
Different. This enigmatic word can take on numerous meanings depending on the context in which it’s used. In some instances it can take on a…