by Mackenzie Patel For some reason, I tend to remember and cherish those memories that involve European cities, cultural monuments, velvety darkness, and golden lights piercing the black. There is something so ethereal about those hazy recollections at night that they seem almost unreal and surreal.  Did I haunt St. Peter’s Square at ten o’clock… Read More


by Mackenzie Patel Guten tag world travelers! Berlin was the final destination of my stellar vacation, and its controversial history, thriving art scene, and uncontrollably delicious food was amazing for a culture buff like myself. After a thrilling day of exploring Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and the illustrious Deutsche Oper house,… Read More


by Mackenzie Patel Hello World Travelers! Because I am an art history fanatic, I stumbled into the holy depths of several churches and cathedrals during my two weeks abroad. Europe is littered with them, and on nearly every major square in a bustling European metropolis, one is sure to find the pointed gothic arches, Romanesque… Read More