A Renewed Appreciation

After traveling abroad, I found myself appreciating certain liberties that can be sometimes taken for granted in America, after experiencing first hand what it's like to have the smaller things in life removed from the equation.

Brazil | Safety

You can't walk around Rio De Janeiro by yourself after sundown, without worrying about a group of kids mugging you at knife point. It felt comforting to return home and be able to walk around Manhattan and Jersey City freely, after dark.

Japan | Diversity

America is a melting pot, and once I was in Japan, I quickly realized how much I took our diversity for granted.

New Zealand | Convenience

It's not fun when you go to bed hungry after returning home from a hike because the town shuts down at 5:00pm

Australia | Food

Slices of pizza do not exist in Australia, only smaller personal pies. Good sushi is even harder to find.

Thailand | Free Speech

When I was traveling in Thailand, an Australian writer was sentenced to three years in a Thai prison for criticizing the Monarchy, in a self-published book, that barely anyone read.