By: Ressa Gallardo This past month, I embarked on a summer fun road trip around the U.S. and stopped by New Orleans (aka NOLA), as my first destination. My trip had initially made me realize how much has changed since…
What the Mayans Taught Me: My Trip to the Mayan Ruins
Written By: Ressa Gallardo Before I traveled to Mexico this year, I learned one thing about the Mayan civilization: it is old history. At least, that’s what my World History textbook told me when I was in sixth grade. The…
Feel Like Royalty at Iolani Palace
Written by Ressa Gallardo It’s not every day that a tropical island is home to a royal palace. However, Hawaii hosts the only royal palace in the USA. When I was planning my solo trip to Honolulu, I knew little…