elise goes east: a documentation of one girl’s journey across europe
introductio I began 2011 knowing that
The photos, experiences and
risky twenty-year-old taking
I needed to travel – that I
writing are my own and the
a step in the adventurous
needed to escape from the
design work is the child of my
direction will inspire you to
you into thinking I
drab usualness of every day
love of the color violet and
discard whatever misgivings
took Europe on alone,
life and explore. I was a
Sarah’s passion for implied
you might have about travel
however; I had a group
junior in college, on my way
lines and her patience when
and, instead of talking
to travel with throughout
to turning 21 and nearing
it comes to slightly anxious
about leaving the country
my entire voyage. And,
the real world at an alarming
perfectionists. All in all, this
for Spain or Italy or Russia,
while we were not always
pace. Mostly, I was afraid
magazine is something I hope
you’ll hop on the next plane
together, it came in handy
and gripping onto the idea
we’ll both be proud of in the
across the big pond you
when learning the layout
that my major could somehow
years to come. But, beyond
can find and just live for
of a new city or when
afford me the opportunity to
that, I hope that through
a while. I promise you, it’s
going out at night to take
not only prosper but also to
the combination of text and
exciting and breathtaking
in the local bars. And,
enjoy life. That is not to say
photography, you can learn
and heart-pounding all at
while I think my next trip
that I think I’ll excel as a travel
something about a place
once; honestly, I don’t have
(when, not if, there is one)
journalist, trekking through
you’ve always wanted to visit
the words to describe the
will be a more private
war-torn countries with the slim
or (better yet!) never even
wonderment that is being
affair, having journeyed to
companionship of my recorder
heard of and consequently
a little on the lost side in a
Europe on two separate
and laptop or a world-savvy
feel the urge to look into.
foreign country with nothing
occasions with a group of
but a map, your mind and the
peers has better-prepared
goodness of human nature to
me for one day facing the
adventurer who can survive a week in Barcelona off of her good looks and $50. It just means that I saw the chance to go on a summer trip – to vacation, to take in new sights, to study, to fall in love with architecture and geography – and profit from the experience while gaining college credit. And that’s where this magazine comes into play. Right now, you’re looking at the hard work of Sarah Hutto, a friend and skilled graphic design student, and myself.
Mostly, I hope the idea of a slightly scared and largely
guide you. Don’t let me mislead
on amsterdam days 1–3
cologne days 4–6 munich days 7–11
dachau day trip
lausanne days 12–14
salzburg day trip
milan days 15–19 prospect of traveling on my
moving from place to place,
own.
it lacked some of the fast-
As a side note, I’d like
paced frenzy that occurred in
life to absorb new customs and cultures. So, without further adieu,
for the trip of a lifetime (or, at least, one of many trips of a lifetime), then I take full blame
to say that the two trips
my second trip. So, if you’re
I’d like to urge you to turn the
for failing you. But, boy, did
I’ve taken were completely
considering sending your kid
page and follow my path
I have a good time in the
different. During the first, I
off to study abroad or you’re
as “elise goes east” through
process.
was 16 and chaperoned
a student saving up to travel,
Western Europe from The
by a teacher from my high
weigh how much freedom you
Netherlands to Germany and
school; we were allowed
desire and what kind of pace
onto Austria, Switzerland
some freedoms but, for the
you want to travel at before
and Italy. I hope you enjoy
most part, we were looked
committing to anything. But
reading about my exploits
after. Also, that trip was a
keep in mind that college is
as much as I enjoyed living
two-week tour of Italy so,
one of the best and
them and, if I haven’t in some
while there was still a lot of
most-fulfilling times in your
way left you better-prepared
amsterdam
Regional Info: Holland The westernmost region of The Netherlands. Amsterdam, the country capital, and The Hague, where the seat of government is housed, are both located in Holland. Often, the whole of The Netehrlands is referred to as “Holland”; however, the Dutch people, while tolerant, are generally displeased with this usage.
Amsterdam, beyond being the
Walking along the canals,
spent wandering, becoming
capital of the Netherlands,
taking in the interesting mix
familiar with the Jordaan
is a city with a somewhat
of houseboats, narrow
District and cruising the canals
mottled reputation. In
buildings and graffiti, was
by boat with my group. All
America, it is often looked
one of the most idyllic
in all, Amsterdam made for
upon with a mix of interest
experiences of my life.
the perfect beginning to a trip
and disdain depending
Amsterdam was, to a
on your age and interests.
traveler both exhausted and
It is a city known for its
plane-weary, welcoming.
wild nightlife – for its bars,
My first day in the city was
booze and seedier economy boosters. When my mother was confronted with the idea of me starting my trip in Amsterdam, she was less than pleased; on the other hand, when my friends found out, I was met with a thousand different and crazy ideas of what I should do first. Due to the entertainment industry’s portrayal of Amsterdam as a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah – where as many young girls go missing as have a bit too much fun – I was nervous about the first stop on my European journey. And then I got to Amsterdam and all of the nerves and anxieties fell away like imaginary shackles. It was a beautiful place, a green and organic place, that came off as neither self-important nor dangerous.
that would only continue to impress and delight. In hindsight, I’d deem Amsterdam as one of my
“ “ favorite stops on the entire
and educated people; they
trip and, since arriving back
are humorous, light-hearted
in the States, I’ve spent a lot
and always ready for a
Amsterdam as uncouth, keep
the district.
of time praising Holland. Not
good time. Most of them
in mind that stigmas only exist
The Royal Palace
because of the days spent
spoke excellent English and
because we create them.
- situated in Dam Square; it
exploring Dam Square and
were willing to help us get to
the Old Centre or because
where we were going or, in
of wild nights out on the
some cases, show us places
town or even because of
even better than our intended
the deep feelings visiting the
destination.
Anne Frank House brought
Throughout my entire trip,
forth in me but, at the heart
I met wonderful people; but in
of it, because of the people.
Holland, I made friends. And,
The Dutch are a blunt, bold
honestly, what more could you
ask of any place? So, before judging
Tourism De Wallen (The Red Light District)
- one of the city’s main tourist attractions; known for its coffeeshops, bars and legal sex workers. The name
is derived from the red-lit windows prevalent throughout
was no more than a town hall until Louis Bonaporte converted it into his royal palace in 1806. The Anne Frank House
- the house Anne and her family took refuge in during the German occupation of the Netherlands.
From the first, Cologne struck
managed to excite, entertain
life into the city) was like
set loose upon the city but,
me as picturesque and artistic;
and relax me. The weather
something out of a dream.
due to the location, it was
it is a city divided by the
was chilly but manageable,
iconic Rhine River, which
the streets busy but navigable
in Cologne, which is all
perfect for a brisk stroll along
flows from the Swiss Alps to
and the scenery (from the
that I have to say ill of my
the cobblestone and
the Black Sea, and immersed
cathedrals to the ivy-wrapped
time there, but I made the
crowded riverside streets. We
in culture. And, to the last,
buildings to the sprawling,
absolute most of it. It was
spent much of our time doing
Cologne was a city that
blue river that breathes
evening when we were first
just that in
I spent only two days
still beautifully bright out and
cologne
Cologne – wandering idly
crypt, we opted for a more
thousand different types of
Medieval city gates
around, devouring the views
upbeat late morning and
truffles and bars for purchase,
- of the twelve medieval
with our eyes and, conversely,
afternoon.
I’d recommend it to anyone.
city gates that once flanked
devouring whatever street
Which is to say: we
And, funnily enough, that’s
Cologne, only three remain.
food caught our eye (Let me
shopped and shopped and
exactly how I feel about the
High Street
just say: bratwurst proved not
shopped. I’d say we ventured
whole of Cologne.
- one of the main shopping
to be my favorite local treat
into twenty souvenir and
in the world, but there were
clothing stores before setting
some pretty delicious stuffed
off to find lunch and getting
and topped pretzels as well
lost en route to a post office
as thin-crust pizza).
(which can prove exceedingly
Cologne was the second stop on my European journey,
difficult to find abroad). While in Cologne, I also
but the first in which I had
visited the local Olympic
the time and forethought to
Museum and salivated
locate and explore a historic
over divine sweets at the
cathedral. The Cathedral of
Chocolate Museum. Both
Cologne was an excellent
of these tourist spots proved
find during our first walk
entertaining and made for
through the city and, the very
a fun afternoon, and I’d
next day, a group of fun girls
especially recommend the
and I decided to start our
Olympic Museum, which
morning by touring the interior.
mixes historical elements
After taking in the large, open
with interactive games,
beauty that is the inside of a
to groups traveling with
European cathedral, donating
children or young adults. As
spare Euro to the upkeep of
for the Chocolate Museum?
one of Cologne’s most sacred
Well, with samples of
places and exploring the
chocolate liqueurs and a
TOURISM Cologne Cathedral
- a Gothic church that serves as the city’s most recognized landmark; it is home to the Shrine of the Three Kings and was deemed a World Heritage site in 1996.
districts; it is located south of the cathedral. Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum (the Chocolate Museum)
- the exhibitions show the history of chocolate as well as contemporary production methods. Not to mention, the gift shop is to die for.
munich
Munich, Germany, is part
the hostel bar. Munich was
Really, Munich is a great
party, part history lesson. It’s
laughter, getting lost with a
place, and that’s coming
the capital of Bavaria and
group of Canadians, relying
from someone who knew
the home of the well-known
on the kindness of strangers,
absolutely nothing about
Hofbrauhaus; it was the
impromptu picnics in
the city prior to going there.
home base and stronghold
Marienplatz, kebabs for lunch
The food was good, the
of Hitler and his supporters
and dinner and, always,
beer was great and public
in the early 1920s and ‘30s
rejoining my group at the end
transportation was decent.
and the site of the 1972
of the day for happy hour
The people were plesant; the
Summer Olympics. Now,
and, on one occasion, having
city was clean and beautiful.
Munich is known primarily for
an unexpected conversation
There were free walking tours
its livelihood, beer gardens
about journalism with a
and even our hostel managed
and the annual Oktoberfest,
German friend of a friend.
to be stellar, which isn’t what I
which is a time of general debauchery and fun. For me, though, Munich was a gloomy, rainy entrance into a place called Hostel Alley – a momentary terror and recalling of the bad things that happen to good girls abroad. It was the gradual abating of terror, and the merry greetings of a stag party dressed as knights in
Regional Info: Bavaria The largest and second most populated state in Germany, Bavaria was formally referred to as the Free State of Bavaria. Since the Kingdom of Bavaria dissolved in 1918, Bavaria has been a free state or republic. Munich is the capital of Bavaria.
expected from and not what I
And, if that’s still not enough
experienced with other hostels
for you, keep in mind that
during my time in Europe.
it’s well located. During my
Moreover, it’s not just me
time in Munich, I took two
that thinks Munich is a great
daytrips: one to the first ever
city to visit or live. In 2010,
concentration camp, Dachau,
it was ranked 15th out of
and one to Hohenschwangau,
289 cities for social and
which is home to Ludwig II’s
economic innovation and, in
Neuschwanstein Castle.
the same year, it was deemed the world’s most livable city.
TOURISM Marienplatz
- the central square in Munich’s city center and the home of Mary’s Column as well as many shops and restaurants. Beer halls and Oktoberfest
- Munich houses many breweries with the
most notable being the Hofbrauhaus. Hofbrauhaus has the second biggest stand at Oktoberfest, which, contrary to the name, takes place in September. Maximilanstrasse
- known for being the most expensive street in the entire city.
dachau When I got on the train from
those of my age group don’t
audio tour that enabled us to
courtyard where the prisoners
Munich to Dachau one early
feel often enough – I had
go at our own pace, using a
were forced to line up every
June morning, I knew that
no idea that it would cast a
small device to learn about the
morning, viewing their
it would be a different and
learned and mournful shadow
different parts of the camp. In
cramped quarters, admiring
difficult day. I did not, however,
upon the rest of the day, if not
a way, I preferred this method
the tribute statues that have
know that it would shape up
the rest of my life.
of tour because it allowed
been built on-site and stifling
for a great deal of solitude
my horror and disgust upon reaching the crematorium.
to be one of the most somber,
The small group that I
haunting and meaningful days
went with and I arrived early
and thought; instead of being
of my life. While I boarded
enough to be some of the first
surrounded and distracted by
that train knowing what I was
to tour the concentration camp
30 plus people and focusing
felt, I would never take back
about to experience would
that day and, while we were
all of my attention on a guide
trekking those poignantly and
touch me – would likely fill
unable to fit a guided tour into
as opposed to the place itself, I
ironically bright, wooded
me with a pain and sympathy
our schedule, we opted for an
was walking through the open
and peaceful-looking grounds
Despite the heartache I
and learning more than I
alike. And, as the monument
previously thought I could
at Dachau proclaims, places
stomach about the tragedies
like Dachau (as well as Anne
that took place there. While
Frank’s house, the Holocaust
Dachau is not as large and
museum and many other
widely recognized as death
historical locations and
Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen,
museums) are important in the
it was the first of its kind in
fact that they remind us that
Germany and is more than
such atrocities made by man
worth a visit by history buffs,
upon man should take place
enthusiasts and mere travelers
“Never Again.”
History Dachau was...
the first concentration camp established by the Nazi Party. It served as a model for future concentration camps. Inside the camp...
prisoners were divided into two groups: political prisoners and “criminals.”
It was...
the second camp to be liberated by Allied forces; due to this, it was used by the media to expose the injustices practiced on prisoners. In its 12 years of operation...
an intake of over 200,000 prisoners and 30,000 deaths were recorded.
salzburg
I spent a total of four hours in
going to lunch and watching
(Austria’s beautiful, people,
Salzburg, Austria, which totals
a movie with friends in the
and I may just watch the
up to one-sixth of a day, less
States or enjoying coffee
entire movie the next time it’s
than the amount of time we
and a good book on a lazy
on television), a newfound
spend sleeping and – in the
Saturday morning.
love of sprawling gardens
scheme of things – a mere
All in all, Salzburg was a
built by important men for
blink of the eye. I spent that
weigh station in the scheme
lovely women and an original
mere blink walking the city’s
of things; it was a stepping-
watercolor piece by a local
fairytale streets, surrounded
stone on my journey through
artist, I know I’ll return one
by “The Sound of Music”
Europe. Nothing at all – a
day. And I know I’ll see and
post cards and souvenirs,
small breath, not even a
fall more and more head-over-
dozens of open markets
gasp. And while I might have
heels in love with a country
and nature like you couldn’t
left the city only with a greater
known more for its past than
possibly believe. I spent less
understanding of why people
its breathtaking now.
time in Salzburg than I spend
love “The Sound of Music”
TOURISM Palace of Mirabell (and the Mirabell Gardens)
- built by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich Raitenau for his lover in the early 1600s; the gardens are arranged geometrically and feature statues of well-known mythological beings. Many scenes from “The Sound of Music” were shot in the gardens and, due to its romantic history, it’s a popular location for tying the knot!
Mozart’s Residence and
Salzburger Dom (Salzburg
The Museum der Moderne
Birthplace
Cathedral)
Salzburg
- fans of classical music will
- a 17th century baroque
be pleased that Mozart was
cathedral dedicated to Rupert
- two buildings located in
born in Salzburg and went
of Salzburg, who founded
different parts of the city. A
on to reside there for much of
the city and serves as a
baroque structure in the city
his life. Both are open to the
Roman Catholic and Eastern
center focuses on modern
public and rank in the Top 10
Orthodox saint. The cathedral
artistic concepts and a
Sights on the city’s website.
was damaged during World
rooftop location in Old Town
Old Town
War II and full restoration was
specializes in modern art.
- nominated a World Heritage
completed in 1959.
The Sound of Music Tours
Site in 1996. Old Town is
Hohensalzburg Fortress
- tours that lead movie
the historic city center,
- one of the largest medievel
enthusiasts from one film
housing the Old Market and
castles in Europe, it
location to another.
Mozart Square.
overlooks Salzburg from atop Festungsberg mountain.
(Museum of Modern Art)
lausanne
Pardon my overly romantic
shopping trips, water sports
our complaints about high
and humanized description
and lazy days by the lake.
prices and further monetary
of a city you may not yet
All in all, when the sun is out
conversions) and led us to
know of, but Lausanne is
and shining, Lausanne could
believe that we had somehow
something of a beautiful
be considered something of a
stumbled upon a city that
tease. The city, which is
utopia with its flower portraits,
dwarfed every other city in
perfectly positioned on Lake
wild swans and colorful
the world by comparison.
Geneva and surrounded by
architecture.
Because, on first glance,
the Swiss Alps, is located in
Why then, did I leave
Lausanne was nothing but
the French-speaking section
the city after three days,
gold sun reflecting off of blue
of Switzerland and boasts
slightly disheartened and
water; it was godly in its
beautiful views as far as the
verging on disappointed?
beauty and peaceful nature.
eye can see. On a pleasant
Because Lausanne greeted
And then, out of nowhere,
day, it offers itself up to tourists
us with impeccable, glorious
while we were cooped
and locals alike as a perfect
weather upon our morning
away in a museum no less,
location for picnics, relaxed
arrival that lured us in (despite
the bottom dropped and the
whole city turned dark and
straight rain seemed more and
dank and dim.
more like a punishment.
And this wasn’t one
In retrospect, considering
TOURISM
- a ritzy hotel located on the shores of Lake Geneva;
Ouchy waterfront
of those fleeting Southern
our hostel left much room
- located, as the name
afternoon storms I’ve grown
for desire, those two days
suggests, along Lake Geneva;
up with. This wasn’t an hour
took on the distinct feel of
it houses the docks and a
of rain and thunder while
imprisonment, which deeply
recreational area. Alongside
the sun took a nap – it was
harmed the group dynamic
various boat and watersport
incessant, seemingly
and taught me that traveling
rental stores, there are several
unending bedlam in the form
with a large group of peers
relatively high-end shops
of water falling from the sky
may not always be the right
and restaurants on the streets
for two of the three days I
answer.
nearest to the waterfront.
spent in a city known for what
it is surrounded by 10 acres of lush gardens and listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Lausanne Cathedral - a gothic style cathedral found in old town, surrounded by car-free roads, that was built largely in the 12th and 13th centuries.
it had to offer outdoors. And,
Olympic Museum
while the first day’s storm
- the International Olympic
provided situation comedy-
Committee is located in
esque moments of running
Lausanne, so the Olympic
through the rain with three
Museum is not only extensive
of the members of my group
but also houses the IOC
and hilariously slipping and
archives.
falling once we reached our
Beau-Rivage Palace
Musee de l’Art Brut
- presents a worldwide collection of pieces created by a unique range of artists from psychiatric clinics and prisons.
hostel door, the second day of
Regional Info: Romandy The French-speaking region of Switzerland; it encompasses the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel, Jura and parts of Valais, Fribourg and Bern. Nearly 25 percent of the Swiss population lives in Romandy today.
milan If I don’t tread carefully, I
surface, Milan is an urban
I realized that (in spite of
structure of such remarkable
will convince you that I did
place, a city-dweller and -
and, perhaps, because of
beauty that Mark Twain was
not like Milan. I will fill your
lover’s place. It is fast-paced,
its background in fashion)
driven to immortalize it with
brains with lies that Milan is
filled to the brim with high-end
Milan is full of a striking self-
lines such as “...a delusion
too loud and too dirty and
shops, stiletto-clad shoppers
confidence quite different from
of frostwork that might vanish
too blunt to ever be naturally
and enough cigarette smoke
that of Rome or Florence.
with a breath!” and “They say
beautiful. If I do not ready
to destroy the best of lungs; it
The real defining feature
that the Cathedral of Milan
myself with thought and
is a place known for catering
of Milano is that, unlike other
is second only to St. Peter’s
poetry, you will come away
only to the wealthy. And, in
Italian cities, it is a place not
at Rome. I cannot understand
from this convinced that Milan
many ways, it seems like the
stuck in the past. I realize
how it can be second to
is all city – dank, dark and
black sheep of the family
this might sound strange,
anything made by human
dangerous – which, to some
compared to its brother and
considering the liveliest part
hands.”), but I promise it’s
degree, it is.
sister cities. But, once I took
of the city is built around the
true.
a step back from the city,
Duomo di Milano (a historic
I will not lie: on the
And with that being said,
Regional Info: Lombardy One of the 20 regions of Italy; Milan is its capital. It is the most widely populated and richest region in the country. my biggest praise for the city
by the sound of a musician –
vigilant, to keep your eyes
and the people of Milan is
perhaps homeless, perhaps
open, and to enjoy yourself
that they are grounded in the
not – serenading onlookers
freely but not too freely. Like
present with eyes searching
with the depths of his
any city, foreign or otherwise,
eagerly and hungrily for the
musicianship.
there is always a need to stay
future. So, yes. Milan is a
And, beyond that, the city has
in control.
city; but a city in love with life, with movement, with food, with fashion. A city after any traveler’s own heart, some might say. Or at least I will. Milan is a strange and surreal mix of architecture and business; the streets are cobbled, the Vespas are
...a delusion
Duomo di Milano
- the city’s cathedral. It’s free of charge to enter the ground level, but a small fee is required for the breathtaking
experience, this is
view at the top.
of frostwork
evidenced by the polizia
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
that might
stationed around the Piazza
- first indoor shopping mall.
del Duomo at all hours or,
vanish with a breath!
plentiful and, everywhere you go, you’re confronted by
And in Milan, from my
Tourism
even more terrifying, by a night that ended in a confrontation with a gang of young, violent ruffians on the metro. But the presence of
its own music.
peril is a part of life.
Teatro alla Scala
- Milan’s world-renowned opera house. Santa Maria delle Grazie
- the location of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” This is one of the most
beautiful men and women
But Milan is at its core
with dark hair and serious
still a city. There is grime and
and the Milanese are all
popular sites in the city and
faces. It is a place with a
crime and, at times, you may
about life.
reservations should be
bar on every corner and
feel stirrings of fear despite
made well in advance. (One
a nightlife as full-force and
the sheer volume of humanity
book I read recommended
in your face as its day-life.
around you. Because of this
booking as early as six
Many streets are enhanced
I would warn you to stay
months before arrival!)
And again, Milano
tips for travelers Packing Tips ——
If you’re traveling to more
Exploring Tips ——
than one place, pack lightly. Especially if you plan on using public
Familiarize yourself with monetary and temperature
free maps of the area
conversions before starting
before buying them from
your trip. ——
Remember that water is
If possible, take food from
a commodity overseas!
the hotel breakfast with
Carry a water bottle with
you to snack on throughout
you and refill it in the hotel
the day. This will save you
sink; also, learn how to
money and ensure that
properly order non-mineral
you don’t have to stop for
water depending on what
food.
country you’re in. (For
However, you can also
example, you’d ask for
up four flights of stairs?
consider checking out
“water without gas” in
Didn’t think so.
local produce markets to
Italy.)
Consider packing a towel.
save money!
around too much stuff
——
can greatly delay you and annoy others. Also, be mindful that many European hotels don’t have elevators. Do you really want to carry your body weight worth of stuff
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No matter where you’re
Be mindful of your
travelling, try to learn
provide them unless you
surroundings: use visual
some of the language.
pay a nightly fee.
landmarks when exploring
Not only is it helpful, it
Bring a raincoat with an
foreign cities.
comes off as respectful as
Purchase 24-hour metro
well.
Hostels typically won’t
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or hostel’s front desk for
Tourist Information shops.
transportation. Lugging
——
Always check your hotel
General Tips
attachable hood AND an
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When conversing with
umbrella; you never know
or bus passes. Look for
how the weather’s going
free walking tours! For
someone who knows
to turn out, and you don’t
instance, SANDEMANs
English as a second (or
want to end up trapped
New Europe offers tours in
third!) language, speak
inside due to a little rain.
14 cities across Europe.
slowly and enunciate
And please, please,
carefully until
please wear comfortable
you’ve had time to gauge
walking shoes.
their skill level.
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Cobblestone roads and
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Most importantly: always
flats or heels just don’t
remember to respect
mix. Forget looking cute
cultures different from your
if you’re going to be
own.
on your feet all day.
a queue of quotes It is not down in any map;
The dream was always
“If I know only one thing,
true places never are.
running ahead of me. To
It’s that everything that I see
catch up, to live for a moment
Of the world outside is so
in unison with it, that was the
inconceivable
miracle.
Often I barely can speak.”
Herman Melville Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once
Anais Nin
Fleet Foxes
existed between man and the universe. Anatole France
There are only two emotions
“Twenty years from now you
in a plane: boredom and
will be more disappointed by
terror.
the things you didn’t do
No one realizes how beautiful
Orson Welles
it is to travel until he comes
than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines,
home and rests his head on
“Once you have traveled,
sail away from the safe
his old, familiar pillow.
the voyage never ends,
harbor. Catch the trade
but is played out over and
winds in your sails. Explore.
over again in the quietest
Dream. Discover.”
Lin Yutang I soon realized that no journey
chambers. The mind
carries one far unless, as it
can never break off from
extends into the world around
the journey.”
us, it goes an equal distance
Anything we fully do is an Pat Conroy
into the world within. Lillian Smith
Not all those who wander “Traveling is a brutality. It
There is nothing like a dream
J. R. R. Tolkien
to create the future.
“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment
alone journey. Natalie Goldberg
are lost.
Victor Hugo
Mark Twain
forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that
I travel not to go anywhere,
familiar comfort of home and
but to go. I travel for travel’s
friends. You are constantly
sake. The great affair is
off balance. Nothing is yours
to move. Robert Louis Stevenson
except the essential things – air, sleep, dreams, the sea,
is that he sees the dawn
the sky – all things tending
before the rest of the world.”
towards the eternal or what
Oscar Wilde
we imagine of it.” Cesare Pavese
credits Content: Savannah Elise Harrison Photography: Savannah Elise Harrison Cover/Back Cover Design: Sarah Olivia Hutto Interior Design: Sarah Olivia Hutto
This trip was conducted by Sports Travel Academy and East Carolina University, which is not my university, and was developed around a sports management program. However, the trip’s guide and professer were kind enough to allow me to piggy-back on their good time in order to get me to Europe and make my independent study abroad with Troy University possible.