Visiting the World Trade Center Oculus at Ground Zero
After the devastating attacks on September 11th destroyed all seven World Trade Center buildings, a plan to rebuild was quickly put in place. This plan, necessarily, included a…
Maggie Blaha
Maggie is a placeless writer who is wandering around Europe in search of a home — a place where she can live simply, write often, and travel always. She's currently living in Barcelona.
Posts by Maggie:
Facts About Ellis Island: 11 Numbers on Immigration and More
Today, Ellis Island is a symbol — like the Statue of Liberty — of American immigration, and a site for many citizens to trace and celebrate their family’s…
Exploring the Heart of France: Top Paris Landmarks
Paris always feels like a dream, even when you finally arrive. It’s this dream-come-true quality that compels Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn to sing, “Bonjour, Paris!” as they…
How To Visit the Picasso Museum in Barcelona
When you think of Pablo Picasso, you might think of 1920s Paris as depicted by Hemingway in “A Moveable Feast” and Woody Allen in “Midnight in Paris,” but…
Where To See a Flamenco Show in Barcelona (And Why You Should!)
Before I visited Spain for the first time, I imagined that flamenco is synonymous with Spain’s national identity. It would be far-fetched to say that I expected to…
Meet the Real London: Locals Debunk 10 Myths About London
When it comes to myths about London, locals often say the same ones (no, it’s not always gray and rainy here), but there are a few in this…