Browsing: Leisure and Travel

Not having cell service, listening to leaves rustle in the wind and watching waves crash on the shore are all very grounding for me. However, while I believe nature is healing, I’ve learned that thin places can be found more often than we give them credit for. I didn’t need to come to Ireland to experience them.

When a binge-watching obsession turns into a face-to-face encounter, it’s the ultimate fulfillment. Like seeing photos of iconic sites in books and then actually going to see those places in person, the experience comes full circle with emotion and deeper insight.

As someone who has only ever been to the United States, coming to a country like Ireland was very eye-opening. The rich history here is celebrated for both the good and the bad. The Irish welcome visitors, and with every person I’ve spoken to in all of the different cities, I can see the joy that their country and heritage brings them.

I am not one to take a cold shower, play in the snow or wear a T-shirt if the temperature is below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you ever get the chance to take a dip in the Irish ocean, I urge you to take it. I will forever be in Paltrow’s debt for giving me the courage to venture into the cold water.

These words appear almost too fantastical to be true. A world where everyone looks to the interests and welfare of others? Impossible. Today, record rates of loneliness, depression, starvation and displaced people are symptoms of a world that does not look to the interests of others. Yet, it is this exact directive that will change our world in the ways we desperately need it to. These words show us principles for how we can begin to live in a way that heals the world around us.

Don’t walk alone on your phone, be aware of your surroundings, limit interactions with strangers and when getting into the car, lock it immediately. Here are some tips to staying safe when traveling on your own.

As many organizations are hosting more in-person events and ideas are happening, don’t forget about Baylor Marina’s multitude of activities. By enjoying the nice weather and being active, students can easily get together with friends to go paddling down the river.

Weekend trips can bring just as much fun as a weeklong vacation, you just have to know where to go. In Texas, there’s an endless supply of things to do and look at only an hourlong drive away. Take a road trip around Texas for the weekend.

As snow days turn into a snow week, students are taking to the streets and coming up with creative ways to have fun on their days off. One of the newest trends has been sledding behind vehicles using household objects like couches and rope.