Lauren Ell visiting El Paso, Texas.
Travel

My recent road trip from Southern California to El Paso, Texas and back

I recently planned a road trip from Southern California to Dallas, Texas, but ended up making it as far as El Paso, Texas before deciding to return because the drive was exhausting, plus there were warnings for tornadoes in Dallas. For those of you who enjoy learning about travel, here is a brief summary of… Continue reading My recent road trip from Southern California to El Paso, Texas and back

Living, Travel

Why the Icehotel in northern Sweden is particularly cool

I recently visited the world famous Icehotel located in JukkasjÀrvi, Sweden, for the second time. The first time I visited was in February 2018 and the second time was December 2018 - and it was fabulous! If you are assuming that the Icehotel is a hotel made of ice, then yes, you are correct. It… Continue reading Why the Icehotel in northern Sweden is particularly cool

Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark
Travel

Visiting the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark

I visited the beautiful city Copenhagen, Denmark November 23-26, 2018 for leisure. I will share insight on public transportation, social atmosphere and sites of interest. This was my third time visiting Copenhagen, though my longest time staying there. I visited Copenhagen two times in 2007, but each time was only for a few hours. This… Continue reading Visiting the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark

Republican Atheists' President Lauren Ell at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA
History, Travel

Ronald Reagan, the White House and Liberty Bell were in my US vacation

I was in the United States for the end of June and most of July 2018. I spent most of my time in California near my hometown, as then was on the east coast for a week. This was my first time ever visiting the east coast. I flew from Southern California to Raleigh, North… Continue reading Ronald Reagan, the White House and Liberty Bell were in my US vacation

Mexico Plywood Shack
Travel

Atheist perspective: One of the most amazing experiences in my life was a mission trip to Mexico organized by my church

One of the most amazing experiences in my life was a mission trip to Mexico that was organized by a Christian church I attended during my high school years. This trip was incredibly educational and life changing. To this day I give the church credit for giving me the opportunity to travel to a foreign… Continue reading Atheist perspective: One of the most amazing experiences in my life was a mission trip to Mexico organized by my church

Prague Czech Republic
History, Travel

Visiting the mysterious and historic Prague, Czech Republic for the first time

I enjoyed visiting Prague, Czech Republic for the first time in early December 2017 for a surprise vacation birthday trip. While there I visited the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Museum of Communism, Sedlec Ossuary and attended a ghost tour. Prague is the capital of Czech Republican and is the largest city in the country. It… Continue reading Visiting the mysterious and historic Prague, Czech Republic for the first time