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Documenting Hope and Perseverance: The ‘Type1Day1’ Film On Diabetes
You’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Well, now what? On our hardest days, when life feels as if it’s unraveling without direction or control, sometimes we need someone to tell us that everything will be OK. The short film […]
Chefchaouen Part 1: The Importance of Blue
If you’re searching for blue treasure, then perhaps you’re looking for Chefchaouen. The city’s blue walls, doors and houses are impressive and breathtaking. This prevailing color scheme gives the city a tangible personality, which can be experienced through every sense. Here you […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Exploring Córdoba
When I stepped into the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, I stepped straight into the heart of the city. Córdoba is located in Southern Spain and is about three hours by bus from my city of Granada. My bus had taken me farther into […]
Chefchaouen Part 3: Photo Gallery
This is the third part of the Chechaouen series. Scroll below for travel photographs and more information about the Moroccan city, or click here to read the part 1 article and here to see the part 2 photo series.
Musings Abroad-my life in Spain: Traveling with Medication
¿Pincha? I could only assume that meant ‘pinch?’ as the two security guards tapped their arms and repeated the question. I anticipated having problems with airport security, as anyone who travels with medical supplies would. I knew how to say […]
Musings Abroad: Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
“Remember, this isn’t Disney,” said our tour guide as we stepped off the bus. We had just arrived at The Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s world famous treasures. From our guide, I had gathered several facts about the destination: […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Journey to Tangier
The African and European continents were standing almost as if they were silent giants in the Strait of Gilbraltar. As I traveled by ferry, Spain held a soft but constant presence from the horizon, while Africa became more distinctive and […]
Chefchaouen Part 2: Photo Gallery
The following travel photos come from Chefchaouen, Morocco. The city’s name comes from the nearby mountain tops which resemble the two horns of a goat, and is known more by the locals as Chaouen. The word for goat is ‘chaoua’. Spanish […]