by Alex Schmidt | Jul 14, 2020 | Dubrovnik
The first time I came to visit Dubrovnik was when I decided to spend six months studying abroad on a whim. I knew no one. I barely knew the language. I had never been so far from my comfort zone. And yet, I had a strange feeling I was coming home. Five years later,... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 12, 2020 | Morocco
What’s the biggest mistake travelers make when planning a trip to Morocco? Packing too much into too little time. From the vast Sahara desert to to shorelines of the Atlantic, Morocco stretches over 274,461 square miles. For comparison sake, that’s almost twice the... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 6, 2020 | Morocco
From the Atlas Mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, Morocco is home to an array of landscapes. One of the most notable is of course the Morocco desert, which is a part of the vast Sahara in the North African region. Here is where travelers flock from far and wide... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 6, 2020 | Morocco
Home to more than 36 million people, Morocco is a complex, cultural mosaic. Its rich heritage blends influences from Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s no surprise that the Moroccan people are incredibly diverse... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 4, 2020 | Dubrovnik
Rise to the sound of locals chatting while sweeping their stone steps, in a quiet corner of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Open your bedroom balcony to find yourself surrounded by coastal cliffs and the endless, Adriatic horizon. Curl up with a book in a lush garden while the... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jun 24, 2020 | DULUTH
For a small town, Duluth is sure full of a lot of flavor. Yep, Duluth is most definitely in the running for an up-and-coming foodie destination, while still remaining true to its humble, blue-collar roots. Most people underestimate the cuisine and culture in Duluth... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jun 19, 2020 | Gift guides, Responsible travel resources
The death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor among other cases of police brutality has put a much-needed spotlight on systemic racism across institutions and industries on a global scale. An issue that’s been ignored for far too long, racial inequalities are still... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jun 15, 2020 | Croatia tips
Even with Croatian blood and living in the country now for the past three years, I’ve found that learning the Croatian language is no easy feat. Most of the time people still laugh at me when I try to speak full sentences. However, learning a few Croatian... 
by Alex Schmidt | May 22, 2020 | Croatia tips
As an American living in Dubrovnik, I’m often asked, “Why Croatia?” Not only am I asked this by some Americans, whose idea of Europe encompasses France and Italy, but I’m also asked this by many Croatians. Yes, Croatia is a petite country in both geographic size and... 
by Alex Schmidt | May 13, 2020 | Mindfulness, Working from home
We filled morning commutes with productivity podcasts. We micro-managed our daily tasks with every time-tracking app we could get our hands on. We penciled in workout classes and drinks with friends, filling up every hour of free time. We consumed productivity as the... 
