When I first learned about Colombia, it was through a high school textbook. The name Pablo Escobar stood out as a symbol of drug cartels and chaos. Like many, I had a single, fearful image of Colombia. As a world history nerd (and a big fan of coffee and Shakira!), that impression stuck—until I traveled […]
Tucked away in a charming alley in Barcelona’s El Born district, Jon Cake has become a bucket-list stop for dessert lovers around the world. Despite its hidden location, a line forms daily outside the small shop — and when I visited, I was amazed by the variety of languages spoken around me. It felt like
When I visited Paris for the first time, I wanted to do everything a first-time traveler should — admire the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine River, and of course, visit one of the best art museums in Paris: the Musée d’Orsay, also known in English as the Orsay Museum Paris. This blog will guide you
Planning a Magical Day at Disneyland Paris If you’ve ever dreamed of walking through a fairytale, Disneyland Paris is the place to make that dream come true. Located just outside the French capital, this enchanting destination is made up of two distinct parks: As first-time visitors planning a short trip, we had to decide how
If you’re thinking about adopting a cat or have recently rescued one, you’re in the right place. As someone who spent years volunteering at cat shelters and personally rescued two domestic shorthair mixed breed cats from the streets, I’m here to share a complete guide on how to welcome your new feline friend into your
Welcome to Travel Apothecary, where we bottle up transformative journeys—and this time, we’re uncorking a memory that began back in 2007. Let me take you on a reflective walk through the snow-dusted streets of Seoul, as a wide-eyed 19-year-old exchange student stepping into the unknown at Korea University. If you’re exploring options to study in
