After visiting Sedona last weekend and waiting in a line of ~100 people to take a photo on Devil’s Bridge, I can understand why people gatekeep their hikes. Some places, particularly in nature, really are “ruined” by Instagram. Even if every hiker packs out their trash, that level of traffic just isn’t sustainable. In theory,…
I deeply cherish my experiences studying abroad, but, looking back, there are a few things I wish I would have done differently. If you’re planning to study abroad, learn from my mistakes, and I hope you make different choices. Choosing a Popular Destination I wrote an entire blog post about the reality of studying abroad…
It can be easy to lose sight of Arizona’s beauty after working in an office in Phoenix all week. Nearly every weekend, I head out past the city limits and fall in love with the desert all over again. I hope to inspire locals to reconnect with this place that we are so lucky to…
I spent two summers working in Glacier National Park, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. If you want to learn more about seasonal jobs in national parks, you’re in the right place!
Want to visit? Check out An Insider’s Guide to Glacier National Park
I studied abroad twice, and now I work in the study abroad industry. Fall 2023, I spent the semester in Barcelona. Spring 2024, I embarked on Semester at Sea. I promise to speak honestly from a former student’s perspective with the expertise of a professional.
Summer 2021, I left for a three-week road trip the day after my 18th birthday. Fresh out of high school, three friends and I drove nearly 6,000 miles to visit eight national parks across the U.S. We camped nearly every night, and none of us had any prior camping experience. If we can do it, you can, too!
I recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona, for a job in the study abroad industry. Check out what I’ve been working on lately:
Latitudes with Lucy 