
Travel Experience
This page documents my study abroad adventures in Belize, Ireland, Germany, and Korea
![]() HomestayAnastasia and her family were making the corn tortillas for the tamales. Carolyn (a fellow classmate) and I ended up helping to make them later--I remember the chicken feet. | ![]() Overnight Hiking TripWe went on a 2-day camping trip at the Elijio Panti National Park. It was definitely a memorable experience sleeping suspended from the ground, where fire ants were ready to attack. |
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![]() Cristo Rey ChurchWhile in Cristo Rey for our homestays, we all painted a local church while the kids ran around taking photos. | ![]() Biodiversity Walk |
![]() Leaf Cutter Ant Leftovers | ![]() Xunantunich Ruins |
![]() Snorkling Boat | ![]() Scorpion |
![]() Dead Fer De Lance | ![]() Homestay at Dusk |
![]() Giant Ceba TreeIt took our whole class to hug this giant Ceba tree! | ![]() Caye CaulkerSome of the gang decided to stay in Belize a few more days, so we took a trip to Caye Caulker. |
![]() Goodbye Caye Caulker |

Belize.
A short-term study abroad following an ENVS course taken in Fall 2011, called Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins. We stayed at Crystal Paradise, Homestays, Elijio Panti National Park, Emerald Paradise, Hopkins, and Caye Caulker.
Itinerary:Belize Zoo. Caracol Ruins. Xunantunich Ruins. Botanical Garden. Market. Cristo Rey Homestays. Camp at EPNP. Biodiversity Exploration. Medicinal Plants. Garifuna. Coral Reefs. Snorkeling. Jaguar Preserve. River Tubing.
![]() Day 1 | ![]() Endless GrasslandsAdventuring around the area before heading to the Blasket Islands. |
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![]() Hanging PeppersI saw bunches of these hot peppers hanging from a store front and swaying in the light breeze. | ![]() Town of Dingle |
![]() Glass of WaterI took this photograph from right inside our kitchen window. We had the most amazing view to wake up to every day--looks like you have to use your imagination for this photo. | ![]() Guinness ClockI tried to capture the true feel of the small town Irish pub, which was ever-present in the small town of Dingle. |
![]() Metal HookWhile exploring the pier, I stumbled across giant piles of anchors, hooks, and chains. | ![]() Sean's BBQ / Group Dinner |
![]() Cerulean Water | ![]() Blasket Islands - Poitou Donkey |
![]() Blasket Islands - Stone Structures | ![]() Blasket Islands Landscape |
![]() Blasket Islands - Trail | ![]() Paint Palette |
![]() Ash TrayI loved the way that the water reflected off of the wooden barrel and ash tray after a typical rainfall in Ireland. | ![]() Blasket Islands - View |
![]() Ireland Group Photo | ![]() Dingle Dog |
![]() Water Motion ShotA lot of the nearby streams and rivers looked like Root Beer! Here is a shot with a quick shutter speed. | ![]() Horse HeadI took this photo at Neil Berger's house, who is a professional painter and monotype printmaker. We visited his house on the 4th of July and had some free time to wander around outside. |
![]() Our Backyard | ![]() Enjoying the Sunshine |
![]() Metal ToolsA friendly local made my friends and I homemade leather bracelets with a celtic knot as a parting gift. He was working on them right inside the pub that we frequented. |

Dingle, Ireland.
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![]() Reichstag Dome | ![]() |
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![]() | ![]() JOH 3JOH 3 – New Apartmenthouse Johannisstraße 3, Berlin-Mitte J. MAYER H. This was located right next to the IES center in Berlin. |
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![]() | ![]() St. Matthäus-KircheKulturforum |
![]() Berlin PhilharmonicHans Scharoun Potsdamer Straße 33 | ![]() |
![]() Berlin State LibraryHans Scharoun Potsdamer Straße 33 | ![]() |
![]() TV-Tower AlexanderplatzHermann Henselmann | ![]() |
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![]() "Brandenburger Tor" GateCarl Gotthard Langhans Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße St. |

Berlin, Germany.
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![]() Gwanghwamun Plaza - 12.23 Fountain | ![]() Hangyang University 2 |
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![]() Gyeongbokgung Palace | ![]() Gyeongbokgung Palace 3 |
![]() Streets of Seoul 2 | ![]() Gwanghwamun Plaza |
![]() Taekwondo | ![]() Noraebang |
![]() N Seoul Tower 2 | ![]() View from N Seoul Tower - NY |
![]() N Seoul Tower | ![]() View from N Seoul Tower |
![]() N Seoul Tower - Locks of Love | ![]() N Seoul Tower Silhouette |
![]() Miyazaki Exhibit | ![]() Miyazaki Exhibit 2 |
![]() Korean BBQ | ![]() Architecture 1 |
![]() Mud Festival | ![]() Sejong Center |
![]() Noraebang 2 | ![]() Streets of Seoul |
![]() Gyeongbokgung Palace 2 | ![]() Cafeteria FoodNot the worst cafeteria food I've ever had, but also not the best. |
![]() Gyeongbokgung Palace / city | ![]() Hanyang University |

Seoul, South Korea.
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