On Monday night, I went to a CouchSurfing meeting at Monk, and met surfers from all over the world. I met a woman from Italy who was… Read more “Couchsurfing (kind of)”
Author: Janelle Bitker
Janelle Bitker is a journalist based in Oakland, California.
One week later
The last few days have flown by, and on Tuesday, classes begin. The “study” part of studying abroad will go into effect. Bummer. It’s good, actually. Classes… Read more “One week later”
Hailing and pretty photos
The sky went from cornflower blue to charcoal in minutes. The clouds were frighteningly ominous — more than frighteningly ominous — and had an apocalyptic green tint… Read more “Hailing and pretty photos”
I have arrived
My first Belgian beer in Belgium was a Blanche de Bruxelles. Sissy, I know. But it was hot, and I was exhausted and jetlagged, and I didn’t… Read more “I have arrived”
Saturday’s the day
In exactly two days, I’ll be in the air, on my way to Belgium. I’ll be met at the airport by an ISA rep and taken to… Read more “Saturday’s the day”
Learning, Eating at Ozumo’s Sushi 101
Published for the Oakland Magazine website, a few moments ago! ———- OAKLAND, CA (July 20, 2011) — There’s a reason why sushi chefs look so cheerful behind… Read more “Learning, Eating at Ozumo’s Sushi 101”
Harry Potter and visas
Two fantastic, expected, but nonetheless life-changing things happened yesterday. Okay, okay, okay. I’m exaggerating. Seeing Harry Potter 7 part 2 at midnight really didn’t change my life. BUT… Read more “Harry Potter and visas”
Wait, where are you going again?
August 20, my departure date, is nearing. Soon enough I’ll be blogging about food and cafes and pubs and awkward limited conversations due to language barriers… and… Read more “Wait, where are you going again?”
All my sad thoughts condensed into one post
There are some things people don’t tell you about studying abroad — saying goodbye is rough. My last days in Davis were overridden with bitter, rather than… Read more “All my sad thoughts condensed into one post”
Food show on PBS to feature Alameda restaurant
Published for the Alameda Magazine website, a few moments ago! ———- Dragon Rouge, the popular Vietnamese bistro on Encinal Ave., is celebrating. On July 14, the owners are… Read more “Food show on PBS to feature Alameda restaurant”
Janelle Bitker 