Recently, a friend asked me if I had ever experienced a moment where I knew God was real. I said I had. It was the […]
Author: Ruth Brandt
Every day, I slip onto the middle finger of my right hand a gold ring: ivy, wrapping around my finger. I bought it at a […]
Know before you go: Spain Ah, Spain: the land of tapas, flamenco and Goya. This past spring I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, where I […]
I remember the first time I flew on a plane. I was eight years old, and I was headed to Disney World with my family. […]
Because of annoying TSA regulations and the lack of space on planes, trains and buses, travelers are often limited when it comes to the makeup […]
Sleeping in a public place: I’m looking at you, airport floor. Brushing your teeth in a public bathroom: Again, airport. Day drinking: Because when you’re […]
“Welcome home, Ruth,” the customs officer said with a warm smile. The signs read “Newark Liberty International Airport.” I took my time walking through the […]
Tomorrow night, I will board a plane at Pajas Blancas Airport and watch the city lights of Córdoba disappear through an airplane window. Argentina will […]
So, here’s what we know: my wallet with my passport, almost all of my money, my credit cards and my drivers license was stolen on […]
In the famous words of every basic white girl ever: I can’t even. Traveling comes with risks. Knowing this, before coming to Córdoba, I prepared […]
As of yesterday, I have already been in Argentina for four weeks (*tear*), working at Centro Comunitario Esperanza and exploring the country. Undoubtedly, during the […]
If you like snow, red wine and the Andes Mountains, I would strongly recommend that you visit Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza, famous for its Malbec and […]