There’s more to Salem than broomsticks and cauldrons, though visitors find its magic shops and witch-themed cafes enchanting. Infamous for its witch trials centuries ago, Salem offers visitors an array of sights year-round - from well-preserved colonial structures to renowned museums. Visiting the historic seaport in the near future? Check out my Salem Travel Guide … Continue reading Salem Travel Guide
Henri Matisse Museum, La Massara and More in Nice Escaping to the beauty that is Monte Carlo, Monaco, sometimes leaves an inspired explorer feeling lethargic. Picturesque palm trees, sailboats floating ever so gently and luxurious amenities at every corner entrance passerby, hypnotizing them into utmost tranquility. Therefore, we opted to forego buses and trains on the … Continue reading Discovering the French Riviera, Part 3: Nice, France (again)
"Pop." How can such a short, three-lettered word possess so many meanings? From carbonated sodas to music genres to loud noises, the homonym thrills with its transitional properties. My favorite definition of "pop", however, relates to the eclectic art movement. A brief description of Pop art: The movement commenced in Britain in the mid-1950s, and crossed over … Continue reading Popping in at the MoMA, Andy Warhol and other Thoughts
Happy Thursday, fashion fiends! As writing director of Spark magazine, I simply wished to share our latest issue released on March 21. For those of you who haven't heard of Spark, it's a student-run fashion publication at The University of Texas at Austin. Although my main responsibilities include editing reporters' work, I compose features as … Continue reading Spark magazine’s Spring Issue
Time proves to be quite the surreal element - perhaps that's why Salvador Dalí seemed to comprehend its elusive nature so well. It melts, and melts, and melts until nothing appears to exist anymore. At one moment, you see an army of ants invading a pomegranate, and the next, you see a helpless horse also … Continue reading Dalí Exhibition at the Centre Georges Pompidou
