Prague, Czech Republic You can’t help but feel like a part of history when walking through Prague. From the narrow cobblestone streets, to the tremendous over-hanging spires, the city feels medieval. Much has remained unchanged in the last thousand years — Locals still live in quant homes topped with charming red roofs, Old…

www.cookiejarmoments.com Cookie Jar was not supposed to be an app. It wasn’t intended to be a digital space for saving and sharing the moments that truly matter. Rather, Cookie Jar was supposed to be my own escape. It was a personal storage place for my favorite moments. In the beginning…

Peniche, Portugal The clock stood at 6:30 and the alarm rang out. Waves could be heard rolling in the distance. “Get Up! Looks like a beauty out there today,” my brother pulled my blankets off like a kid on Christmas morning. “Let’s go catch some waves, we didn’t come all…

Babylonstoren, South Africa — Like most people in their early twenties, I tend to get ahead of myself. Questions such as: “Where do I want to work? What should my living situation be? Do I want to stay out or sleep in?…” creep through my mind on a regular basis. Adding to that list…

Are, Sweden The tree line gave way to tundra, as the sun’s rays brought a warmth rarely felt in the vastness of Northern Sweden. As soon as I reached for my sunglasses, overcast returned and slight smiles appeared on the faces of my group. “You know you’re a tourist when you grab…

Sossusvlei Namibia iXperience has a unique sense of community. So much so that when a fellow student asked me to join a weekend trip to Namibia, I didn’t hesitate. All that was set were the flights. We had no car, no place to stay, no plans, and no worries. Some may call…

A fable about accepting uncertainty Dim streetlights glow above aged cobblestones. The hour is late and the old city sleeps. An odd stillness hovers in the air and the strange begin to wake. Bear is undertaking a journey that will take him through time and space, era and adventure. This…

A Christmas fable about taming the wild On an island where bustling cities clash with warm beaches and lush tropical forests contrast barren wastelands, we find the Bear. An island so vast, but surprisingly empty — A well-known rock called Australia. This short tale isn’t of when the Bear tried…