The 7 Items I Never Travel Abroad Without
Avoid foreign transaction fees and stay connected anywhere. Here are the 7 essential tools and tech I never travel internationally without.
6 Easy Steps to Pass the PE Exam on the First Try
Every engineer faces the colossal PE exam on their path to licensure, and everyone prepares differently. I'm here to share the 'tasty tidbits'—the key strategies—that helped me go from zero knowledge to passing with flying colors in less than two months. Step 0: Sign
Photography: Akron OH at Night
Night falls over the Rubber City! My latest photos are all about Akron, Ohio, after dark. It was an exciting challenge of long exposures, capturing light trails, and finding the moody glow of the downtown skyline with the Sony a6000. See my progress in urban night photography below!
Busan Travel Hacks: 5 Must-Visit Spots That Locals Will Recommend!
I recently was in South Korea this September and I had the amazing opportunity to explore some areas that are outside the beaten path, but still were pretty accessible. Forget the standard, crowded tourist loops. That's the advantage of traveling with a local at your side. My girlfriend
Madrid - The Coolest Capitol in Europe
During the winter of 2023-2024, I had the opportunity to visit Madrid with a couple of my college friends, and we had an absolute blast. It's a city that truly has something for everyone, whether you're a foodie, a history buff, a party animal, or just
Japan’s Cutest Cable Car? Osaka’s Mount Ikoma Ride with Animal Cars
During my summer trip to Osaka in 2024, I found myself wanting to escape the city for just a day and experience a quieter, more natural side of Japan. I figured the best way to do that was to climb the nearest mountain and hopefully get a good view of
Korean High Speed Rail: KTX & My Experience
In 2024, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of South Korea’s fastest modes of ground transportation: the KTX high-speed train from Seoul Station to Busan. For anyone planning a trip to South Korea, here’s a bit of background on how this impressive rail system came to be
Taking The Train To Machu Picchu
Right after graduating university, I took a ten-day adventure-filled trip to Peru, rich with cultural experiences and incredible sights. It was my first time visiting South America, and it turned out to be an unforgettable journey. I was especially excited to (at least attempt to) speak Spanish and immerse myself
5 Interesting Civil Engineering Facts About LOTTE World Tower
If you’ve ever been to Seoul, chances are you’ve seen the towering silhouette of the Jamsil LOTTE World Tower, located in the Songpa (송파구) District. As of 2025, it stands as the 6th tallest building in the world, reaching a staggering 555 meters (1,821 feet) into the
About the Author
Hi there! I'm a Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering and a certificate in Surveying from the University of Akron (Class of 2024). I currently work full-time in the solar infrastructure sector, where I help design and develop clean energy projects that support a more sustainable
Civil Engineering & Travel: Okinawa Japan
While I might jest about civil engineering and travel being the sole reasons I wake up each morning, the truth is, I'm genuinely passionate about exploring how different countries approach infrastructure. Observing the variations in road designs, traffic systems, transit methodologies, and, naturally, the culinary delights offers a