Turks and Caicos, West Indies

Turks and Caicos: By Horseback

Another relaxing beach day lead to an exciting late-afternoon horseback ride through the clear, warm waters of the Blue Hills area of Providenciales. While it isn’t always easy leaving the beach “early,” the picture of riding horses in my mind made it a tad easier. We drove to Unique Tour’s horseback riding “area,” and missed… Continue reading Turks and Caicos: By Horseback

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Turks and Caicos, West Indies

Turks and Caicos: Snorkeling Finds

The second full day here on the island of Providenciales was our designated “do nothing” day. However, Dad and I made sure we used our snorkel equipment before returning it, and boy, was it worth it! Dad and I drove back to Coral Gardens/Bight Reef at Princess National Park and to our enjoyment, we had… Continue reading Turks and Caicos: Snorkeling Finds

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Study Finds Households Near National Parks are Healthier; Here are 5 U.S. National Parks to Visit

It’s springtime and finally acting like it in the tristate area. Spring is always an exciting time of year for students like myself—nicer weather allows us to spend some much needed time outside and also gives us a hint of the upcoming summer fun we plan to have. Speaking of outside time, a recent Science Advances study shows… Continue reading Study Finds Households Near National Parks are Healthier; Here are 5 U.S. National Parks to Visit

Australia

Oz Through Sara’s Eyes: Northwest Outback Trip H20

There are so many beautiful things to see on land, but even more to discover on and under the water! Being the water-lover that I am, I did not have the heart to cut out enough aquatic footage to fit into my previous two outback videos, so I made one just dedicated to H20. In… Continue reading Oz Through Sara’s Eyes: Northwest Outback Trip H20

Australia

Oz: Festival Day

You didn’t think my first week of classes was all work, no play, did you? I don’t work that way! On the first day of classes, there was a mock tail night put on by the university village. The resident assistants showed us alcohol-free drinks we could make, and add alcohol into on our own (in… Continue reading Oz: Festival Day

america, New Jersey

The Season of Falling

It is a picturesque autumn day here in Hempstead, New York. The leaves are browned shades of orange and red, gently being picked off branches one by one and blowing in the light breeze. The sun is shining and the air wraps around me with a light warmth, almost making me forget that temperatures will soon… Continue reading The Season of Falling

Hungary

Budapest Day 2 Continued: A Show and a Cruise

I felt like a first class passenger on the Titanic Wednesday night. I don't think that is something one says very often. Before I get to explaining that, let’s rewind a bit to the beginning of the evening. When we parted ways with our lovely guide Claudia, Pop Pop and I freshened up a bit… Continue reading Budapest Day 2 Continued: A Show and a Cruise

Costa Rica, North America

Costa Rica 2016

I never thought I would visit Costa Rica. I never thought it would have the impact on me that it did. I am so thankful I got to experience the people, the food and the sights this country has to offer. Hopefully I will be back one day to see more. Until then, I can… Continue reading Costa Rica 2016