LU Brighton 2019: Museum of Transology allows voiceless to speak

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 12. BRIGHTON, England — Brighton has always had a strong LGBTQ+ community. It …

LU Brighton 2019: More Odds and Ends

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 11. Brighton, England — There are several attractions that cater to tourists along …

LU Brighton 2019: Brighton Odds and Ends

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 10. BRIGHTON, England — Sometimes it is just fun to wander around town. …

LU Brighton 2019: The Day I Broke My Students

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 9. BRIGHTON, England — I have written before about Woodvale Cemetery and Crematorium founded …

Cooking and Conversation

BARCELONA — One of the true joys of travel is to get to experience local cuisine. Having already filled ourselves on seafood a few times, we decided to get a real food experience by taking a paella class. We arrived at a lovely open-concept kitchen off La Rambla, Barcelona’s busy shopping thoroughfare, a little late because …