The Crescent City Diaries #4
After rambling down Royal Street and absorbing its stylish art galleries and museums, I veered east and made for Jackson Square. This, to me, was the touristic heart of the … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #4
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The Crescent City Diaries #3
As I dipped in and out of Royal Street’s art galleries on my first morning, I came across a little place called The Historic New Orleans Collection, a large, 18th … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #3
The Crescent City Diaries #2
New Orleans is a city of famous streets, whose names carry with them the immortal weight of myth. Bourbon. Canal. Royal. Frenchman. St Charles. Et cetera. I began to think … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #2
The Crescent City Diaries #1
Right now I’m sat in bed drinking coffee and scarfing down the complimentary croissants Dominique brings to my room. There’s a pitter-patter of rain on the exterior corridor and a … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #1
My Irish Weekend Part 4: In Faeries’ Wake
Ireland is very much in touch with its ancient self. I think I mentioned this in part one. It feels old. It feels ancient in a way my home country … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 4: In Faeries’ Wake
My Irish Weekend Part 3: Ode to a Compost Converter
As I stated in part one, any discussion of my trip to Ireland is impossible if not told through the lens of my friendship with George and Elizabeth. No blade … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 3: Ode to a Compost Converter
My Irish Weekend Part 2: A Rural Snapshot
One of the most common observations Americans make upon seeing the United Kingdom for the first time is how small the roads are and the cars that use them. In … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 2: A Rural Snapshot
My Irish Weekend Part 1: “The Happiest Place on Earth”
When I started writing blog posts that included references to real people, TumbleweedWrites was still in its infancy, and I was ignorant of the ethics of such a thing. I … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 1: “The Happiest Place on Earth”
Flowers of the Algarve
During our stay in Andalucía, we chose to take a day trip into neighboring Portugal to see its famous Algarve province. The Algarve is considered to be the jewel of … Continue reading Flowers of the Algarve
Flowers of Andalucía
A couple months ago, my family and I took a trip to Andalucía. As we perused its quiet beaches and fishing villages, my brother and I decided we wanted to document … Continue reading Flowers of Andalucía
Exploring Szentendre Part 2
As I reached Fő tér, Szentendre began to feel like a labyrinth you never want to find the way out of. A labyrinth of narrow alleyways and small squares, all … Continue reading Exploring Szentendre Part 2
Exploring Szentendre Part 1
When I came to Budapest, I knew that I wanted to make at least one excursion outside the city. I’d already taken the train to the Roman ruins of Acquincum, … Continue reading Exploring Szentendre Part 1
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