Captivated in Montréal, Canada

Spending time in Montréal with my girlfriend, Alex, was definitely worth the trip across the Atlantic! Our journey to Montréal took us through Reykjavik, Iceland. The airport there is very expensive, but we needed some lunch in between our flights. The food was decent, but definitely not worth what we paid for it. I wouldn’t recommend it, …

The Craic in Cork: St. Patrick’s Day

When you think of Ireland, one of the first things that comes to mind is St. Patrick’s Day. Of course, studying abroad here in Cork gave me the perfect opportunity to celebrate this holiday alongside the Irish! Alex doesn’t drink, but she knows that I do.  I normally drink enough for social lubrication and nothing …

Climbing the Cliffs of Moher

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to revisit the place  that inspired me to choose Ireland as my study abroad destination: the Cliffs of Moher! It was certainly an adventure, much different than I remembered it being! It’s funny what 5 years, a lot of erosion, and a group of friends can do to a …