Nearing the end of our short backpacking trip, we were absolutely exhausted from constantly hopping one country to the next every other day. While I only heard amazing things about Budapest, I was a little apprehensive. The train ticket from Krakow, Poland to Budapest, Hungary was the most expensive and I was terribly afraid it…
Author: gogomaddie
26 y.o. aspiring scientist and amateur world traveler.
Visiting Auschwitz Concentration Camp
While planning our grand European backpacking trip, Anny and I knew we absolutely had to visit Auschwitz. So much so, that decided what cities to visit based off of their proximity to Auschwitz. After our lovely stay in Berlin, we knew the struggle of backpacking was really just about to start. But, regardless of the…
Where To Go in Berlin and Tips on Getting Around
As I’ve stated in my other bog post about Berlin (this one), I absolutely love the city. There’s so much life in it, you can’t help but get absorbed and feel enriched. And while getting around Berlin is quite easy (though, of course, I struggled a bit when I first arrived), knowing where to go…
#62MillionGirls
Michael Obama recently started a campaign to bring awareness to the fact that more than 62 million girls around the world are denied the right to an education. Additionally, many of the girls that are in school have to fight for the right to stay there. A young, female Pakistani activist survived an assassination attempt…
I’m a Yoga Hypocrite
So I have to make a confession.
Alternative Berlin: Street Art, Hippies, and Anti-Capitalism
The last time I visited Berlin, I was traveling with my parents, who are, well, not really fun. There’s nothing wrong with traveling comfortably and hitting all the tourist spots, but personally, I wished I would’ve explored more to see the real Berlin. Don’t get me wrong. I think it is incredibly important to see…
My Favorite and Most Used Travel Apps
Thank God we live in the 21th century, where the entire world is practically smushed into the size of my iPhone 6. Honestly, I have to give some recognition to the travelers who relied on understanding broken English, paper maps, and pure luck to navigate through foreign countries. Of course, it’s always a good idea…
Forget the Lourve, Visit Palais de Tokyo Instead
When staying in Paris, I was literally just a stone-throw away from the Lourve. You know, that great, amazing museum of art that houses the Mona Lisa. Yeah, the one that Beyonce and Jay-Z recently had shut down so that they could visit it: The Lourve. It’s a great museum, I’m sure. Plus, who wouldn’t…
3:41 Minutes, 9 Countries, Countless Memories
Squeezing 23 days into just under 4 minutes is impossible, but by God I tried. All videos (except 1) were taken on a Gopro Hero 3+(?).
What the Parisians Taught Me About Love, Tattoos, and Growing Up
*Cue cheesy “coming-of-age” post (with the added flare of the Paris backdrop)*
Badass Female Scientist of the Week: Rachel Carson
So, I feel like when people think of scientist they automatically think: biology, chemistry, and physics. But, science is just a broad, umbrella term that houses a plethora of disciplines. Each of these disciplines are not only necessary for human progression but also vital as a tool used to explore the realm of science as…
Colors of Croatia: A Photo Album
“It’s like seeing blues and greens for the first time” I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, and while I initially went for the waterfalls, I was absolutely enamored by the blues and greens from the lakes. Depending on the moss, algae, and bacteria levels (which are constantly…
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