by Robert | Jan 11, 2019 | North America
It’s been quite some time since my last post – to be honest, the past few months of my life have been so full and so hectic that I hadn’t taken the chance to reflect until over winter break. Thinking back, I achieved quite a lot that I am very proud...
by Robert | Sep 5, 2018 | North America
Hi all! It’s been a while since my previous post and I wanted to write a little update about my study abroad journey. Shortly after my trip to the Spanish consulate in DC, I got a very somber call from the study abroad office at my home institution. Long story...
by Robert | Jul 2, 2018 | North America
After a long week of preparation, my mother, sister, brother, and I pulled out of our driveway. It was 9 PM. The whole family takes an annual trip to Cape Ann in Massachusetts to visit my father’s family and participate in hometown traditions. DC is on the way,...
by Robert | Jun 14, 2018 | North America
As I see my plans for Madrid take on a more and more definite form, I like to step back and remember to live in the moment. This summer I decided to stay at my parents’ house and enjoy time with family before my journey abroad. As a short break from city life,...
by Robert | May 1, 2018 | Technology
Packing light is the only way to go when traveling abroad. In addition to the added weight and bulk when actually traveling, taking lots of personal belongings adds unnecessary liability to your trip. The possibility of misplacing or otherwise losing important items...
by Robert | Apr 15, 2018 | North America
Hello there, welcome to my travel blog!! My name is Robert Nelson and I study Marketing at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. I enjoy being outdoors, cooking, reading, and taking photos. Recently I acquired interests in programming, web design, and...
by Robert | Aug 28, 2017 | North Carolina, outdoors, science, Travel
The eclipse had been on my calendar for eight months before August 21– I am quite a space nerd, and I was not going to miss the chance to see the sun fully eclipsed by the moon. I was so happy to learn that the path of totality cut through the southwestern tip...
by Robert | Apr 4, 2017 | North Carolina, outdoors, portraiture
Spring is upon us here in western North Carolina! Snow and ice are melting, brooks are babbling, and the temperature is consistently warmer. (Luckily, we haven’t been bombarded with pollen… yet!) I had been itching to create a few portraits and seized the...
by Robert | Jan 16, 2017 | North Carolina, outdoors
The paved road gave way to gravel, which in turn gave way to slimy mud full of tire tracks. Small puddles lined the side of the road. This was the first time I had been exploring as a resident of Boone– I was astonished that a short mile off the road revealed...
by Robert | Jan 1, 2017 | City, North Carolina, Travel
1 January 2017 New Year’s Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past, plan for the future, and nurse the worst hangover of the year. Thinking back on the last twelve months turned out to be a bit overwhelming– 2016 brought a lot of fun, a lot of...
