Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina in September challenged us in a lot of ways. Realizing that while I was watching Arthur on PBS, kids my age across the world were dodging bullets and hoping to avoid the mass genocide happening right before their eyes. I’ve been wanting to reflect on this in some way, but just…
Podcast episode: Traveling with Nina
At long last, we’ve been interviewed in a podcast style! The Phonic Scribe interviewed Jared and I about our travels through the years.
6 tips for traveling on holiday weekends
Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful. More crowds, more delays, and just overall more potential for frustration. I have traveled many times during holiday weekends and here are a few of my tips.
Learning from other cultures (AND actually putting it into practice)
Do you remember in grade school when you learned about other countries? I remember in sixth grade, everyone picked a country and we had to research what they ate, what they wore, what was on their flag, etc., and then present it to the class. We had to bring in a “traditional dish” to share…
Secondhand travel wardrobe
I love thrift stores. So much in fact, that I started an Instagram thrift shop called Thrifting with Nina. (Decided to stick with my “brand”). I love going to thrift stores and finding amazing secondhand clothing and household goods. I find too much to keep for myself, so I decided to sell some on Instagram. …