Thessaloniki is Greece’s second largest city. Have you heard of it?! This bustling, yet leisurely, culture-rich city is quickly becoming known as Greece’s food capital, and it’s a melting pot of cultures and flavors, and the people are kind beyond measure. Certainly … Continue reading 5 Best Day Trips from Thessaloniki, Greece
I first learned of the Vikos Gorge long before working in Greece. It was through one of my photographer and blogger role models, Erin Outdoors, that I became familiar with this stunning place. She posted a photo of incredibly impressive, … Continue reading Three Day Roadtrip in Northwestern Greece
What is it like to work on-site in Thessaloniki, Greece with 200 first-semester students? The Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development recently put out a call for blogs, and I was excited to share my insight to the unique … Continue reading Working On-Site in Education Abroad
Γιασάς (Yassas) once again from one of my favorite places in the world – Greece! Since you last heard from me, I returned from Hawaii to the east coast (for all of a week) before heading back to Thessaloniki, Greece! … Continue reading Life Lately
How many times have you been asked that interview question, “How do you handle ambiguity?” At this point in my life, I feel as though I nearly qualify as a seasoned pro. It’s not been easy. For the part of … Continue reading Embracing Ambiguity
Last fall, I stumbled upon an amazing community of individuals and embarked on an adventure to learn a new sport: rowing. I notice an intensified satisfaction with life when water is more heavily incorporated in my day to day existence. … Continue reading Something in the Water
Planes never cease to amaze me in how quickly they can change the context in which we live. Eleven hours from the time I board my flight home from Thessaloniki, Greece my bed in the Queen Olga Hotel, my office … Continue reading Anticipating Home
A month ago, I was on a bus home from a stunning hike in the Mt. Olympus gorge and I had this overwhelming, swelling feeling that I am right where I need to be. I looked out at the rising … Continue reading Life in Greece
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