This spring, I was thrilled to travel to Phoenix, Arizona for a week in March. From relaxing at the picturesque Lake Pleasant to exploring the various bars in Old Town Scottsdale, Phoenix is a balance between city life and a desert retreat.

I explored two captivating cities just outside of Lisbon with the person who taught me to love traveling: my mom.

Wadi Rum, located a couple hours from Aqaba, Jordan, is one of the most beautiful and diverse deserts in the world. For a night and a day, I got the chance to explore all the desert has to show and experience local livelihoods in and around the desert.

Follow along as I fly halfway across the world to study abroad!

What will I be up to next semester?