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British Columbia

Border Travel with Pets: Canada & USA

Wow! It’s been a bit since the last blog post, but a pandemic will do that. Welcome back to Expat-terns,…

Read More March 6, 2022
Brazil

Beautiful Blumenau, Brazil: A Bit of Tropical Germany

Recently (before COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns), I was fortunate to find the time and funds to head south to a country…

Read More April 19, 2020
Asia

Istanbul in Instalments: Feeling Glamorous in Galata

İstanbul is a big city, and each of its neighbourhoods is an adventure in itself. For this reason, each Istanbul…

Read More December 30, 2019
Cyprus

The BnB Tea: Booking a Place for Cyprus (Paphos)

Welcome to Cyprus: a contentious little country in the Mediterranean. Nina and I arrived to the island quite late in…

Read More September 16, 2019
Cultural Customs

Checking Out Hamburg’s Haunts: Northern Germany

Leaving from Copenhagen, I decided to head down to Hamburg, Germany to begin my new backpacking adventure. However, arriving there…

Read More July 6, 2019
Europe

Why I Love Lisbon, Portugal

As I have remarked before, Lisbon is one of my favourite cities. Period. Arriving this time to the city in…

Read More June 7, 2019
Biology/Zoology

Don’t Be an Aguafiestas: València, Spain (in the Rain)

Arriving around midnight, I took a taxi from the València Airport to the city centre. If I were to have…

Read More April 24, 2019
Africa

Imagining Imlil: the High Atlas of Morocco

Located an hour or so outside of Marrakech, Imlil is a popular destination for adventurous tourists in the region. Unfortunately,…

Read More January 6, 2019
Cuisine

Traveling Like a Mature Twenty Year Old: Edinburgh, Scotland

The Prologue: Venturing from Sweden to Denmark turned out to be more of an experience than expected. After missing my…

Read More September 16, 2018
Cuisine

My First Misterb&b Stay: Oslo, Norway

I am currently in Oslo, Norway visiting my dear friend Charlotte ‘Charlie’ before heading out to Lund, Sweden. My friend…

Read More August 18, 2018
Ayia Napa: A Cypriot Jersey Shore
Cyprus

Ayia Napa: A Cypriot Jersey Shore

As mentioned, getting from Point A to Point B in Cyprus is not as easy as one might expect. Nina,…

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Mucking Around Milan: A City of Glamour & Gluttony
Backpacking

Mucking Around Milan: A City of Glamour & Gluttony

If one is heading to Italy, it is likely he or she will be either going to Rome or Milan.…

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A Day in Torino: 8 Hours of Italian Shenanigans
Cuisine

A Day in Torino: 8 Hours of Italian Shenanigans

Leaving München, I had enough with trains and decided to take the ubiquitous FlixBus. I was off to Italy, one…

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Favourite Eats in Lund, Sweden (for Students)
Africa

Favourite Eats in Lund, Sweden (for Students)

Also, some places to avoid (sorry those places) … As we know, Swedish cuisine is, um, special in its own…

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Passau, Bayern (Bavaria): Delays & Dachsunds
Cuisine

Passau, Bayern (Bavaria): Delays & Dachsunds

One of my main goals while living in Europe was to visit the world famous and one of a kind…

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Couchsurfing: My München Experience
Europe

Couchsurfing: My München Experience

Lederhosen. White sausages (Weißwurst). ‘Funny’ German accents. Oktoberfest. Bavaria or Bayern in German brings to mind so many images of…

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Keeping it Cool in Köln: Treat Yo’ Self
Cuisine

Keeping it Cool in Köln: Treat Yo’ Self

When heading to southwestern Germany, one has his or her pick of city centres that are clustered together. Essen, Düsseldorf,…

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Things I Will Miss About Sweden
Cuisine

Things I Will Miss About Sweden

As I prepare to leave Sweden, I am both excited and fulfilled. As one might have picked up on, my…

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Sintra: Portugal’s Touristy Fairytale Kingdom
Europe

Sintra: Portugal’s Touristy Fairytale Kingdom

It is easy to sing the praises of Portugal’s capital. There is simply so much to do in quaint, but…

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Enjoy Orthodox Easter: Dos and Don’ts in Athens, Greece
Cuisine

Enjoy Orthodox Easter: Dos and Don’ts in Athens, Greece

Enjoying a destination is always special when one is there while people celebrate a local holiday. As one might expect,…

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My Expat-terns

46. Get into a dance off with a local.
62. Not all “coffee shops” are equal in Amsterdam.
76. H&M’s clothing prices and product restocking speed are questionable at best, but sometimes you just got to get some shorts, so you don’t die of heatstroke.
50. Touch your palm – it is warm. You are living, so live. Celebrate life’s intricacies and subtleties everyday whether you travel or not.
83. Go to countries where you really don’t understand a word; it is all the more thrilling.
120. Greeks can be a little cliquey going out, unfortunately.
17. To swagger back conceited and contemptuous from an adventure is an ironic setback for us all. 
20. Always triple check that you have all your belongings before you leave. If not, you could make yourself very sad.
101. It is difficult to completely forget a language that is important to you. Though, things can fade regardless.
18. Doing sink laundry is an art form every backpacker needs to learn. All you need is a sink, powdered detergent, and manual labor.

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