November 2, 2023 Today I return to my keyboard with immense joy and appreciation, as I get to share some very exciting news! I am beyond...

July 5, 2023 The inviting scent of my mother's schnitzel cooking on the stove wafts into my bedroom as I sit before my laptop, resisting...

05 February, 2023 Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Sandstone Peak is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Southern...

Hello again! If you read my latest blog post, you already know that I am back home in California after spending four months studying...

Well, after a very long blogging hiatus, I find myself with my laptop before me and a blank page staring back, though this time I am no...

Living in Europe can be complicated. A lot of cultural norms are different, the language is unfamiliar. But, one of the most magical...

There's a legend of sorts in the Dotan family. I think all parents have stories from the good ol' days, usually in reference to college...

October 11, 2022 Pluviophile: (n) a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days. It doesn't happen often....

Andrea Bocelli Neglected to Mention the Storm September 25, 2022 I am pleased to report that yesterday was a good day. Since quitting my...

September 14, 2022 I'm not going to sugar coat it. Judging solely by social media, it would be so easy to assume that living in Florence...

September 12, 2022 This week, allow me to explore one of the most beautiful sites Italy has to offer: Cinque Terre. Consisting of five...

September 5, 2022 Buonasera from my quaint apartment in the heart of Florence! It's been a while since I've sat down and journaled about...

August 28, 2022 Ciao from Firenze! It's been a crazy few days, from the thirty-two hour travel day it took to get here, the incessant jet...

Today is Monday, August 15, 2022. In just over one week, I will find myself shuffling along other busy travelers at the airport, praying...

In nine days, everything changes. I am sitting in my local Barnes and Noble bookstore and coffee shop, perched in front of my laptop...

Hey there! And welcome to my blog, travel journal, poetry book, personal diary, and all around documented ramblings. Allow me to...