An Odyssey in the Greek Isles
In Homer’s The Odyssey, after Odysseus concocts his successful Trojan Horse ploy during the siege of Troy, he sets off back … Continue reading An Odyssey in the Greek Isles
Month: May 2016
Tastes and Troubles in the Cradle of Western Civilization
If you ask a Greek what their food is like, be prepared for a vivid and expressive spectacle. Like a … Continue reading Tastes and Troubles in the Cradle of Western Civilization
Shadows of Srebrenica
As I was writing my last post, it became pretty clear that I would need to separate my weekend in … Continue reading Shadows of Srebrenica
“The Shooting Stopped, but the War Never Ended”
The monotone voice of the translator in my headset cannot hope to match the raw emotion of the young woman … Continue reading “The Shooting Stopped, but the War Never Ended”
International Collaboration in the Fjords of Norway
“International collaboration sucks” This was perhaps the most quotable moment of a night spent on the Lysefjord outside Stavanger, Norway. … Continue reading International Collaboration in the Fjords of Norway
Tales of Terror: A Day in Oslo with Audrey
Some time before leaving the states I had a pretty horrific dream. I couldn’t recall all of it with vivid … Continue reading Tales of Terror: A Day in Oslo with Audrey
Five CRAZY Facts About Iceland: Numbers 1-5 will give you CHILLS
Did the clickbait-y title draw you in? Did it? DID IT??? If you’re still reading I suppose it did…or you … Continue reading Five CRAZY Facts About Iceland: Numbers 1-5 will give you CHILLS
Life and (ego) Death in Hostel Land
The hostel life is both beautiful and terrifying. Upon arriving at the Kex hostel in Reykjavik, I checked into a 16-bed … Continue reading Life and (ego) Death in Hostel Land
A Wayward Duck 