by Mackenzie Patel *Dismaland official closed today. Read about the gloomy ending here.* Hello World Travelers! Being the art obsessed peculiarity that I am, I had to write about this fascinating and altogether unusual art installation nestled unhappily in Weston-super-Mare, England. The grim reaper riding about creepily in his go cart, miniature immigrants ferrying about… Read More


by Mackenzie Patel Steamy kisses under the metal spiraling of the Eiffel Tower. The hilly, hippy town of San Francisco serving as a backdrop to a rekindled childhood romance. Dramatically locking lips on the soft lawn in a park in the Latin Quarter of Paris. These fragments of written memory are in several mainstream YA… 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 After conquering the Rhineland cities, my family and I drove to Rothenberg, a bewitching town in Germany famous for its crumbling walls and Christmas displays. The weather was biting and the sky was a muddy gray when I traversed the narrow streets, but I’m glad I explored the medieval village all the… Read More