November 17, 2015
We entered a loud, crowded, male-filled beer hall. I had just reunited with my good friend Mary Kate, from whom I had been separated for almost two weeks. Having chosen Lokál because of a recommendation from the people at her hostel, we had no clue what to expect. Were we supposed to seat ourselves? Or […]
September 28, 2015
From the beginning of July 2015 to the end of August, I spent nearly seven weeks in Europe. My first four and a half weeks were enjoyed in An Cheathrú Rua, a tiny seaside Gaeltacht in County Galway, Ireland. After studying the Irish language for a year, yes there is actually a native Irish language, I received […]