Fourth Stop: Olympia — Part 4 of 5 — Around this time, I’m at the halfway point of my Greece road trip with the next stop: Olympia! After my fantastic experience in Arachova and Delphi, I thought any Greek destination afterward would not compare. …

Other than looking like a badass dog parent, much must be factored in. — There’s no denying the exhilaration and freedom of riding a motorcycle. The wind in your face, the roar of the engine, and the open road stretching out ahead-all contribute to an unmatched sense of adventure. Now imagine sharing this thrilling experience with your loyal four-legged friend. …

Third Stop: Delphi — Part 3 of 5 — Of my ten-day Greece itinerary, Delphi was the destination I was looking forward to the most, and it did not disappoint! Here at the “Navel of the World,” visitors can walk the gravel path up the slopes of Mount Parnassus, where the Temple of Apollo is nestled away as one…

Second Stop: Meteora — Part 2 of 5 — After departing Athens, my best friend and I traveled north to explore Meteora. Before booking this trip, I learned very little about mainland Greece. So, I went blind to cities like Meteora and Thermopylae, which we stopped to pay tribute to along the way. …

Amalfi’s melody reset my heart and helped me find ‘The Sweet Life’ — Italy is the Land of Romance. It’s where every view is more than a glance. However, it’s the coast of Amalfi where circumstances made me blessed and lucky. I recall the moment I realized this: Quenching my desire for vino in ultimate bliss. …

First Stop: Athens — Part 1 of 5 — Is it me, or does it seem lately that all of the pictures of Greece only showcase its islands? Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to visit Santorini, Crete, or Mykonos one day. …

The 12 Traditional Foods I Ate While in Greece and Highly Recommend — Every time I travel, I make a list of things to do, places to see, and — of course — food to eat! I recently returned from Greece and got to cross off the majority of my Food List while being pleasantly surprised with some sudden additions. If you’re traveling…

Either way, I have yet to learn how it happened and have even less clue how to find the itch again. — For two years, I was writing consistently and publishing at least two to three articles a week on Medium, my blog, and (eventually) Vocal. However, my desire to write dissolved somewhere along the way. …

A poem of today’s false reality — The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. My body is twisted, distorted, and overgrown. It’s a visage that fills me with fear and dread; not the reflection I perceived in my head. The person staring back at me is not the one I wanted to see. She’s laughing and mocking…