Under The Sun

A girl riding a prosecco cruise, smiling happily in front of the parliament in Budapest, Hungary

Hello, I’m Carmela

& this is my blog about discovering new places

I started this blog in 2020 when Covid first started, as a way to find beauty in my home and help others explore. Nowadays, my blog has turned into a creative outlet for sharing my experiences and helping others see the beauty in the places they frequent most, yet also encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone and explore new cultures. I hope you enjoy :)

My most recent posts:

Sunrise Hike at Camelback Mountain | Phoenix, Arizona

This sunrise hike in Phoenix, Arizona remains at one of the most beautiful and rewarding hikes I’ve done. The reason being that the sunrise that greeted my friend and I as we reached the top was truly breathtaking, and not…

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Day Trip to Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca, New York

We ran into some other people around our age who were jumping from a ledge into the “lagoon” below and decided to join them! It was so much fun. The other kids were doing flips but I am not ~talented~…

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Under The Sun

Hello, I’m Carmela

Sunrise Hike at Camelback Mountain | Phoenix, Arizona

Day Trip to Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca, New York