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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 1, 2019June 28, 2019

Rough Books

I was at work the other day when I was suddenly struck by a shift in conversation between two of my colleagues. One of them had recently moved house, and … Continue reading Rough Books

Categories: PersonalTags: Anxiety, Dragon, Memory, Personal, School
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on February 4, 2019

Snow Day 2

Last year we had an ass-ton of snow one weekend in March and I decided to go outside to take some photos. I couldn’t really walk anywhere picturesque, so I … Continue reading Snow Day 2

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Mental Health, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 31, 2018January 5, 2021

My Year in Review: 2018

At the stroke of midnight 2018 will be gone forever, and there will be no time left to improve upon it or add to its legacy. Except not really. In … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2018

Categories: Personal, Writing, Years in ReviewTags: Life, Mental Health, Personal, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 3, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #15

As the airboat approached the docks at Jean Lafitte, our tour guide gave us some parting advice. “Listen up y’all: Bourbon Street sucks. Where y’all wanna go is Frenchman Street. … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #15

Categories: TravelTags: Blog, New Orleans, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 18, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #7

As I stated in my previous post, I was anxious not to waste any time in this city overflowing with creative inspiration. When traveling solo- especially staying in a city … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #7

Categories: TravelTags: New Orleans, Personal, Travel, Traveling
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 6, 2018August 25, 2022

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

Categories: TravelTags: New Orleans, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 21, 2018

Reassessing My 2018 Resolutions

With my Hungarian series concluded, I’d like to write a post reflecting on how 2018 has gone so far. In my New Year’s Resolution post I outlined some targets I wanted … Continue reading Reassessing My 2018 Resolutions

Categories: Personal, WritingTags: Life, Mental Health, Personal, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 9, 2018

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

Categories: TravelTags: Art, Hungary, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 3, 2018

10 More Stories From Hungary

Critters of the Roman Ruins Ancient Rome is one of my favorite historical topics, so I knew that I had to check out the ruins of Aquincum. I love how … Continue reading 10 More Stories From Hungary

Categories: TravelTags: Budapest, Hungary, Personal, Photography, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on May 27, 2018

10 Stories From Hungary

In addition to my thematic posts regarding my trip to Hungary, I’d also like to share with you some rapid-fire asides. These are little stories that aren’t big enough individually … Continue reading 10 Stories From Hungary

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Budapest, Hungary, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on May 18, 2018

The Heart of Pest

I found myself drawn to Andrássy út more than any other street during my week in Budapest. One way or another, I always seemed to end up there. I thought … Continue reading The Heart of Pest

Categories: TravelTags: Budapest, Hungary, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 2, 2018June 10, 2020

My Study Abroad Overview: The Road Trip of Dreams

As I discussed in my last post, my 2012 student exchange to Eau Claire, WI in the USA fell short of being this magical voyage of gilded memories. Like most … Continue reading My Study Abroad Overview: The Road Trip of Dreams

Categories: Personal, Study Abroad 2012, TravelTags: America, College, Personal, Road trip, Study Abroad, Travel

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