Where to Next? An Aspiring World Traveler's Journey.

Famous love locks in the city of love — Paris. 

Traveling the world is something that appears on many peoples' bucket lists — including my own.

I have been lucky enough to have traveled to a few places within the United States, as well as aboard. In high school I was presented with the opportunity to travel with some of my peers to Spain and France. This trip was something that changed my outlook on travel and has instilled a love for other cultures within me.

When traveling to Europe, I was slightly concerned with my ability to communicate with locals while there. At the time, I had taken a few years of Spanish classes which classified me as barely proficient. Although we would be spending time in France, I spoke no French.

Spain was one of the most special places I have ever been, but my time in France was absolutely life-changing. Simple tasks like ordering food and navigating around a city were no longer effortless.

A small cafe tucked away in the streets of Paris.

My short time abroad has influenced my love for travel. I hope to broaden my perspective of the world and meet people from all walks of life. 

Where to next?

Caffeine Chronicles: The Coffee Room

After several semesters free of Friday classes, I had forgotten it is indeed possible to have a productive start to the weekend.

This week, my Friday agenda consisted of actually making it to my morning class, attending a meeting and exploring downtown Mount Pleasant's coffee scene. Some may say my addiction to caffeine is a problem — I prefer to accept it as my legal drug of choice.

A friend and I ended up downtown at The Coffee Room, a recent addition to the area. The atmosphere of the shop was very simple and clean with many natural wood accents.

A hand-crafted sign displayed on a wall in The Coffee Room.

And if the atmosphere had not already won me over, the coffee and pastry selection was surely the way to my heart. What's coffee without a doughnut — ya know?

An incredible doughnut paired with an (even more incredible) iced latte.  

Overall, The Coffee Room has quickly become one of my new favorite places for a mid-day boost. If you're ever strolling down Broadway Street I would highly recommend stopping by.