One of the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Rome is the Colosseum. Needless to say, I had to take my parents to see this miraculous site, as well as tour and embrace it.

Going out is always fun when you're in a large, bustling city. The combination of friends, novelty, excitement, and eagerness makes for some sure-to-be great times and unforgettable moments. Tokyo, much like other cities around the world, has a vibrant nightlife culture. However, unlike some of the more familiar places in the world, Tokyo may seem to pose a challenge for those new to the culture yet still eager to explore the night and party in Asia.

Tokyo Part 2: Tokyo People and Experiences

I dedicated my last post entirely to art around Tokyo, makes sense granted I am an artist. So this one I will dedicate solely to the amazing people I met and the fantastic experiences that usually followed; or just some really great experiences where I didn't meet anyone haha. I think it would be most sensible to just go chronologically, so without further ado...

第１日：ハローウエイン

Echte Liebe and the Yellow Wall - lyrics 

(loose references to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme song, let’s see if you can catch em)

Oooooooh

You know I told them I was coming.

[Verse 1] Echte Liebe

Ever since I first saw them play,

            The sky was very gray on the morning I got lost in Vienna. The wind was bitter, sharp, pulled at the thin blue shirt I’d put on earlier that day before leaving my hotel for a run through the city. Now, hours after that run, I wished for a sweater, shivered slightly as I made my way through the streets.

This last weekend I went to Geneva with some friends to see what Switzerland has to offer. I was fortunately not disappointed with my experiences traveling through this mountainous land.

Anyone who's seen the Lizzie McGuire movie knows that there's only one real reason to study abroad: to fall in love with a sophisticated, charming European man with an accent. Today I'm handing the reigns over to my neighbor and friend, Spencer Grady-Pawl, to tell the story of his whirlwind European love affair. May we all be lucky enough to find our own Albert someday.

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