Julio Rivera

Reynisfjara ⛱️

I’ve stood on Reynisfjara’s black sand four times. It has never looked the same twice. This…
How BeReal Became my Favorite Social Media Platform

I like BeReal because it captures one ordinary moment of my day. I can see friends…
Brew City Coffee

Milwaukee’s coffee shops have become my favorite places to slow down—rooms with real china, a sense…
The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 2

Part 2 of my White Shoal Lighthouse story—this time about the station itself. From generators and…
The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 1

In late summer I found myself in the middle of Lake Michigan on the White Shoal…
Now I’m Part of the Map

Who gets caught on Google Street View? That would be me while taking photos one day…
My North Iceland Adventure

Don’t rush Iceland. I finally made it back to the North—eight days exploring waterfalls, geothermal fields,…
Visiting Iceland Felt Like Visiting Home

After five months living in Iceland last fall, I went back this May. I expected familiarity—but…
What am I Doing in an Improv Class?

I didn’t expect taking an improv class to be among the best things I’ve done recently–but…
Why Write About Milwaukee?

While I love to travel and explore new parts of the world, I’m going to spend…