Blog Feed: Khollin

Cape

Published on 2013-04-28 15:55:59

Headed down to the cape in Florida. Savored some sunsets… Enjoyed the coast… Bought a new pink hat… …and introduced Ella to the beach: She loved the cool sand and the wind in her face  -  especially the wind! Ella is now off

What I Really Learned in College

Published on 2012-05-22 06:51:00

Insta-lately

Published on 2012-05-19 16:39:55

Hello, lovely readers! Things are crazy recently — graduation from Emory, moving out of the dorm for the last time, and saying goodbye to everyone at school. Here are some instagrams of where I’ve been lately…

Insta-lately

Published on 2012-03-02 15:39:55

Hello, lovely readers! Things are crazy recently — graduation from Emory, moving out of the dorm for the last time, and saying goodbye to everyone at school. Here are some instagrams of where I’ve been lately…

Washington, DC

Published on 2012-02-24 00:28:25

Until last year, I had never been to the US capital. It was a place I’d always wanted to visit, but somehow never had the chance. And now that I’ve seen it, I know that I love it. The people, the bustle, the food, the museums, the news crews – this city has a lot [...]

Be Well in 2012

Published on 2012-02-14 20:58:05

Hey everybody, So, I’ve been absent from the blog too much lately. It’s now my last semester of college, and everything seems hectic around here. There’s lots of fun times and memories at Emory wrapping up, but also lots of exciting things to look forward to after graduation. I’m not sure yet what the post-graduation [...]

A Roman Holiday, part 1

Published on 2011-09-20 22:34:59

I got to spend 11 days in Rome, and enjoyed exploring around the vast city that has been home to so much civilization and culture. Rome has everything from quiet gardens around the Villa Borghese… …and ancient ruins from the Roman Empire… …to modern iconic Italian vespas, political flags, accordions, music…. There are so many [...]

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2011-09-08 23:32:03

The faintest hint of fall is in the air. I love a season where I can mix together summer and fall pieces from my closet…. And I lo-o-ove this vintage envelope purse – it belonged to my great-grandmother. : ) Dress: H&M Sweater: Target Shoes: Nicole Miller Do you have any favorite vintage items? : [...]

Sights and Sounds of Florence

Published on 2011-09-07 22:08:53

I got to spend one Saturday in Florence, Italy – a city steeped in the history of art, music, politics, and Italian culture. In the pedestrian streets around Florence’s famous art galleries, every square foot is filled with musicians and souvenir reproductions of famous paintings for sale…. Walking through the city, there are pops of [...]

The Fight

Published on 2011-09-01 20:36:45

Hey everybody, So, I’ve been absent from the blog the past week or so due to a health crisis in my family. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer exactly 2 weeks ago, and she’s already begun the fight. The doctor has a lot of confidence in his treatment plan, and my mom has made [...]

Hiking along the Italian Coast

Published on 2011-08-20 17:22:25

I shared a few photos from our hike through Cinque Terre, Italy here. The seaside, the views – it’s lovely. : ) We started out early in the day by grabbing some fruit at one of the small streetside markets…. Our hike wound along the coast of the Mediterranean through 5 towns, some vineyards, and [...]

One Tuesday at Cinque Terre, Italy

Published on 2011-08-17 16:34:23

In April, I got to spend my spring break – 11 days – in Italy. The trip was rich with history, culture, and especially food. : ) We spent most of our time in Rome, but made this day trip out to Cinque Terre for some beautiful hiking along the Italian coast. This hiking area [...]

Home Again

Published on 2011-08-10 13:36:06

Hey everyone, I’ve just finished up my summer internship in Prague and I’m back in the States! 2011 has been a blur of amazing experiences, exciting adventures, and exploration. From the past 7 months, I have so many blog drafts, ideas hastily jotted down, photos unposted. And now that I’m getting back into my old [...]

In and Around Karlštejn Castle

Published on 2011-08-03 19:53:22

A couple of weeks ago, I took a day trip out from Prague to KarlÅ¡tejn. The small town is just a short train ride away through some of the Czech countryside, and the vibe is so different from the bustle of the capital. The views around KarlÅ¡trejn are so scenic and calm…. Along one of [...]

Late Afternoons on the Vltava River

Published on 2011-07-31 12:50:18

Late afternoon and early evening are my favorite times of day to be around the Vltava River here in Prague. In good weather, people always come out for paddle-boat sightseeing…. And the light slanting in at this time of day is beautiful, giving all the riverside architecture a timeless look… …as well as adding extra [...]

Five Things Friday

Published on 2011-07-01 20:34:40

  1. I’m in love with this handmade design store: Deep Dark Africa. Especially this cross-body bag… Source: deepdarkafrica.bigcartel.com via Kate on Pinterest    2. Always a fan of old pictures + new pictures, like the R

Business in the Czech Republic

Published on 2011-06-30 15:37:38

  In school, I’ve always learned that the Czech Republic is one of the prime examples for a successful transition from a communist command economy to a free market economy. Studying economics in a classroom, however, is totally different f

Over the Weekend

Published on 2011-06-22 19:32:04

  I love weekends in Europe. Last Saturday, I went to a Czech outdoor festival with looots of great food…. And then, on Sunday, I went up to one of the highest places in Prague with great views of the city. There was this calm park…

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2011-06-20 01:48:13

  Being abroad almost this whole year so far means tons of awesome new experiences, lots of sightseeing, and plenty of adventure. Being on the go a lot also means packing light, and so I’ve been keeping it simple with jeans and tees most o

Happy Father’s Day!

Published on 2011-06-19 15:19:55

  Hope everyone is having a good Father’s Day! And especially to my dad…. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! From Prague with love : ) Pic of Daddy and me, San Francisco, 1992

This Week in Pictures

Published on 2011-06-17 17:22:29

   A few photos from this week…. Prague’s Charles Bridge is my new favorite place to be while watching the sun set – it falls behind the Prague Castle and the play of light is amazing…. Love walking along the Vltava

Five Things Friday

Published on 2011-06-16 18:23:45

   Five things I am loooving this week…. 1. J’adore some retro-style jewelry right now. Source: lesjumellesboutique-shop.com via Kate on Pinterest   2. Such a cute and budget-friendly wall art idea! Source: thedesignerpad.c

A Lazy Day Off

Published on 2011-06-13 15:50:44

  Today was a lazy day for me. I spent some time meandering around and exploring my neighborhood, plus hanging out at a nearby outdoor cafe. I couldn’t really read the Czech menu there, so I ordered randomly off the coffee section and got

A Room with a View

Published on 2011-06-08 17:57:07

   I’m finally unpacked and settled in my new Czech apartment. Here’s a few photos of the views out the windows…. The building I’m in was constructed in 1905. I like it here. : )

The Road to Prague

Published on 2011-06-05 18:42:39

   Hey everybody, So! I just got back to Prague in the Czech Republic where I’ll be interning this summer. The road getting here was kind of rough – my original flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then finally canceled. I

Danish Street Music

Published on 2011-05-28 19:31:12

   I looove street music. Traveling around some of the big European cities, I’m always excited to see what sorts of music the street musicians play. Accordions in Italy, violins in Stockholm, and all the different kinds in Paris ̵

Guest Blogging over at Lucky Enough

Published on 2011-05-21 15:46:06

  When Lizzie over at Lucky Enough blog asked me to guest post a while back, I jumped at the chance! She writes a great blog about her study abroad adventures in Galway, Ireland, and other trips in Europe. I’m a fan of her blog and ex

Wrapping Things Up

Published on 2011-05-16 18:49:33

   It’s getting late here in Freiburg. I’m catching the early train to Frankfurt in the morning, and flying from there back to the States. It’s been almost exactly four months since I first came to Europe, but the time has

Model European Union

Published on 2011-05-12 17:14:03

   It’s been finals week here in Freiburg, and I officially finished my last one today! It feels great to be done with all the exams, but my study abroad program still has one more big academic event…. The Model European Union S

Recycling in Germany

Published on 2011-05-10 21:03:37

   Recycling in Germany can be precise. It took a while for me to get the hang of it, during which time I started collecting recyclables in my room…. The situation soon got desperate, and it was time to figure out German recycling. I

Happy Mother’s Day!

Published on 2011-05-08 12:14:34

   My mom is a daydreamer… …and a nature-lover… …and a Charlie Brown fan… …and she’s always ready for a new adventure…. But best of all, she’s an awesome role model, a giver of sage advi

Five Things Friday

Published on 2011-05-06 17:35:46

   Five things I’m loving this week…. 1. This earring display I saw on the street in Rome! It was so functional and creative. My ears aren’t pierced, but if they were I would totally have bought earrings from this guy. 2.

Taking a Walk

Published on 2011-05-04 10:08:00

   The weather is so nice this week in Freiburg! It’s inspiring me to take more walks. Although I usually hop on the tram in the mornings, I like to do the 30 minute walk back to my dorm after classes. I love the sights and smells of

On the Autobahn

Published on 2011-05-03 02:01:05

   I’ve talked before about getting around Germany, where the train is definitely my go-to mode of transport. But sometimes I also get the chance to take buses on the autobahn, or German highway. The interesting thing about the autoba

This Week In Pictures

Published on 2011-04-30 13:59:41

   This week I’m in Rome, Italy enjoying la dolce vita, or the good life. : ) Here are a few photos from the past few days…. Cappuccinos are a must-try in Rome. Italians make some of the best, and my fave is when they sprinkle c

Guest Post: Lucky Enough Blog in Ireland

Published on 2011-04-30 04:36:40

You’re in for a treat! Here’s a special guest post from Lizzie over at Lucky Enough Blog. She’s studying in Galway, Ireland and today’s she sharing how Ireland has lived up to her expectations….    as soon as

Spring Break: Viva Italia!

Published on 2011-04-21 18:10:53

   Spring Break has officially started, and I’m excited to be spending it in Italy! I’m staying in Rome for 11 days, and making two day trips: Florence and Cinque Terre. It’s been crazy busy at school lately with projects

Springtime in Freiburg!

Published on 2011-04-16 09:59:59

   It’s springtime in Freiburg! Along with the warmer weather and longer days, other small changes are taking place all around town. For example, more and more flowers are for sale each day at the open-air market…. Trees and flo

Five Things Friday

Published on 2011-04-14 19:27:03

  Got this idea from some other blogs, and decided to jump on board! Here’s five things I love from around the Internet this week…. 1. It’s still a little chilly here in Germany, but summer is coming up and I’d love to ge

Sailing the Baltic Sea

Published on 2011-04-05 18:03:26

  This has been such an exciting week! I’m studying the northern region of the European Union as part of the North Trip – I started out in London, then traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, and now I’m blogging live from the starboard

Live from… Stockholm!

Published on 2011-04-04 17:16:29

  The other day, I blogged live from London. Now, I’m excited to be blogging from my hotel in Stockholm, Sweden! Stockholm is our second stop as part of the North Trip… studying the politics, economics, and culture of England + Swed

Live from London!

Published on 2011-04-01 16:14:06

  This week, my study abroad program is taking us around on regional trips in the EU, and so… I’m posting this blog live from an internet cafe in London! : ) The program split us all into three groups based on which region of the Eur

Sounds of Paris

Published on 2011-03-30 09:10:05

  Paris is a musical city.  One of the stand-out impressions for me was the music being played live all other the place.  So! Here are three videos of musicians entertaining all over Paris. On the steps of the Sacré-Coeur, a harpist playing t

This Week in Pictures

Published on 2011-03-26 16:42:20

  Here’s a few photos from this week in Freiburg! A quirky thing I noticed yesterday – you can buy batteries individually here. At home, I normally only buy batteries in huge packages of 20 or more. Soccer Football is a huge deal her

Compare and Contrast: Freiburg Edition

Published on 2011-03-25 13:45:36

  February 22: March 25: It’s starting to look a lot like springtime around Freiburg. And with the warmer weather, restaurants and cafes are officially using all their outdoor tables. The streets are packed with people enjoying these sunny

A Saturday at Versailles, part II

Published on 2011-03-23 16:12:40

  During our field study trip focusing on institutions of the European Union, my study abroad program offered the chance to explore the Palace of Versailles near Paris. In Part I, I shared some photos of the grounds and architecture outside.  

A Saturday at Versailles, Part I

Published on 2011-03-21 17:30:17

  During our field study trip to Paris, my study abroad program provided an optional excursion to Versailles (just like the optional trip to the Swiss Alps) to see the famous Palace that served as the seat of political power in France for about

Getting Around Germany

Published on 2011-03-15 10:35:39

  I got a such a good question on twitter about how I get around Germany that I decided to do a blog post on it! Within Freiburg, the Straßenbahn, or street trams, are perfect for getting around town. Freiburg has four electric tram lines and

A Busy Week in Germany

Published on 2011-03-11 09:52:56

  It’s been sooo busy these past few days here in Freiburg! Everyone had a lot of projects, papers, and presentations due this week, which meant a lot of hours at the library and in the computer lab. Last week, I went to Luxembourg, Brusse

Freiburg’s Open-Air Market

Published on 2011-03-03 09:05:57

  Every day (except Sunday), Freiburg has a fabulous open-air market in the Münsterplatz, or the plaza around the Freiburger Münster, our big cathedral. I looove visiting the market! They always have fresh fruits and vegetables…. And lot

Exploring the Black Forest, part II

Published on 2011-02-27 21:14:51

  Last time, I started talking about hiking through the Black Forest in Germany from Titisee to Hinterzarten. It was a great way to spend a relaxing Sunday! Most of the forest was shady and snowy, but the snow had melted in a few sunnier places&

Exploring the Black Forest, part I

Published on 2011-02-24 10:36:11

Last Sunday… My friend and I had the chance to go for a short hike through Schwarzwald (the Black Forest) from Titisee to Hinterzarten. Titisee is a small village about 45 minutes away from Freiburg by train, famous for its huuuge lake which g

This Week in Pictures

Published on 2011-02-19 19:17:00

  Here’s a few photos from this week! Around Freiburg…. And one of my favorite things about an average week — gelato! Inside Mensa Drei, home of some great currywurst + intense hot sauces, and a fave among our study abroad grou

Into the Mines

Published on 2011-02-18 21:06:11

  This week, my International Economics class ventured into the old silver mines of Schauinsland. These mines date back to the 13th/14th centuries, and used to make nearby Freiburg one of the richer cities in Europe. Our class was studying the d

Freshly Pressed?!

Published on 2011-02-16 16:31:44

  I am sooo excited and grateful for the honor of being “Freshly Pressed” yesterday! Thank you, WordPress! And a big welcome, new visitors! I’m thrilled you’re here and appreciate your comments! : ) To answer some of your

Sledding in the Swiss Alps!

Published on 2011-02-13 12:07:33

Yesterday… My study abroad program organized an optional day trip – skiing/sledding on the Alps in Switzerland! I went hiking and sledding with about 20 other people, while around 10 others (who already had some experience!) opted to ski

Scenes from Berlin

Published on 2011-02-09 11:17:48

  We’ve been working in a couple of my classes on reflections, essays, and projects from the Berlin trip. Berlin is a hard city to describe…. every time I thought I had gotten an idea of the vibe of the city, I encountered some total

Every Day is Special Bread Day!

Published on 2011-02-07 18:01:36

Even the gas stations and penny markets have fabulous, fresh-baked bread in Germany. It’s my kinda place. : )

Berlin + Prague, part I

Published on 2011-02-05 11:46:54

  It’s been a busy week in Freiburg! Classes started, and I was sick earlier in the week. I’m feeling a lot better today though, and ready to post more updates! For Berlin and Prague, we broke up into two groups of about 30. I was in

Freiburg vs. Nürnberg!

Published on 2011-01-30 13:31:41

  Made it back late last night from a busy week in Berlin and Prague! It was a great time and filled with lots of sightseeing and studying recent Eastern European history. Pictures and recap to come later this week! : D Here’s some picture

This Week in Pictures

Published on 2011-01-22 06:37:42

  A few photos around Freiburg! The Freiburger Münster, our big cathedral built around 1200 ad: Germany loves international food! There are tons of Turkish restaurants here, along with Irish, Spanish, Chinese… and more. Here’s a pho

Home in Germany

Published on 2011-01-21 03:35:02

  I showed you a couple of pictures inside my kitchen and living space of the dorm, now here’s a couple more inside my room! The place is huge, bigger than my dorm room back at Emory! I have a great window – a big door that lets in p

Staufen

Published on 2011-01-20 13:58:21

Last weekend, our program did the first traveling of the semester! We divided into three groups: the first went to Titisee, the second to Sasbachwalden (I think), and my group went to Staufen! We hiked up to the ruins – they’ve been aroun

Life on Charlottenburgerstraße!

Published on 2011-01-17 06:12:34

  Today is day 5 in Freiburg, and I’m starting to get settled in! I’ve got a German phone, a German cell phone number, and a mailbox in Germany with my name on it! : ) Here’s a picture of my dorm building on Charlottenburgerstr

Exploring Freiburg

Published on 2011-01-14 19:58:28

  Our first assignment in Freiburg: get to know the city! We broke into four groups 14-ish people to explore the different areas in town. Here’s some of the highlights from today and my group’s walk! Freiburg is so pretty! I lose my

outfit snapshot. – new year’s eve!

Published on 2011-01-12 09:00:45

  A little bit late but… Happy New Year’s everyone!! How did you celebrate the new year? I kicked off 2011 with Stephanie and some other friends, a few impromptu resolutions, and looots of cake candy and sugar. It was a great way to

Going, Going…. Not Going!

Published on 2011-01-11 22:07:18

I made my packing list, checked it twice: everything was ready to go this morning! The weather outside was frightful. Roads covered in ice, interstates closed, and a lot of very un-Atlanta-ish snowfall. But we had a plan! Everything was lookin’

Goodbye 2010, hellooo Germany!

Published on 2010-12-31 16:13:42

Today… It’s the last day of 2010! The beginning of 2011! Time to celebrate! 2010 was a great year…. hello, 2011! What are your plans for welcoming the new year? As for me, I’m packing today! Jan 11, I’m flying out to Fr

a merry little christmas, part II

Published on 2010-12-25 19:23:45

  Hope everybody is enjoying their holiday! Good food, good times, good friends and family – I love this time of year. We had a white Christmas here in Atlanta! The first in 128 years. From the AJC: This is Atlanta’s first white Chr

a merry little christmas, part I

Published on 2010-12-24 23:56:25

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2010-12-22 23:01:43

Purple net patterned tights from Target, an H&M belt from a few years back, some Target shoes, NY&C sweater I’ve had for a while, and a skirt from Macy’s!

Thanksgiving

Published on 2010-12-16 23:29:05

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2010-12-02 18:31:35

Dark turquoise sweater from Ann Taylor Loft, orange tights from Target, and a skirt from the Gap a couple of years ago!

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2010-12-01 14:58:03

Yesterday was a muggy, rainy day. It was chilly in the morning and evening, warm in the afternoon, and sweaty on the shuttles back and forth to main campus!   Tunic shirt from H&M, and black skirt + pink fishnet leggings from Target.

Two More Weeks

Published on 2010-11-29 19:37:34

It's crunch time: two weeks packed with papers, presentations, reports, and finals! This is the home stretch, or live-in-the-library time.

Things I’m Needing Right Now

Published on 2010-11-23 22:50:29

  1. Sleep 2. Coffee 3. Food that isn’t pizza 4. Insta-finished laundry 5. R&R 6. Thanksgiving break!   What are you needing right now? zzzzZzzZZZzzz….

outfit snapshot.

Published on 2010-11-21 18:00:48

  Came back home this weekend for the Harry Potter premier! I didn’t pack any spare clothes for church, and when I stood in front of my nearly empty closet at home, I realized: having clothes here, there, and everywhere makes you get creat