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Expat-terns’ Backpacking Club Crawl: Europe Edition
Amsterdam

Expat-terns’ Backpacking Club Crawl: Europe Edition

Let’s not beat around the bush. Europe is a wonderful continent with an interesting collective history, great food, and spectacular…

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On the Road: Tot Ziens to Amsterdam
Amsterdam

On the Road: Tot Ziens to Amsterdam

Tot ziens is ‘goodbye’ in Dutch, which you probably will never need to remember since everyone speaks English in this…

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Navigating Amsterdam: Tourist Tips
Amsterdam

Navigating Amsterdam: Tourist Tips

The Netherlands, situated between Belgium, Germany, and the North Sea, draws millions of tourists annually to traverse its scenic canals,…

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123. Find someone who makes you feel like you are everywhere when you are with them.
25. When you travel, try to stay in one location and revisit places once or twice. A restaurant will always appreciate a returning customer. 
56. Weather expectations while traveling can be harmful. Always remember that your destination may not be the sunny paradise you think it will be, so pack appropriately.
68. Hostel cooking is the greatest test of imagination.
112. Exceptionalism and nationalism are a toxic brew that are often called patriotism. This sentiment is a universal habit with global consequences.
29. Love is hard when one frequently comes and goes, but love is learning. Though, travel can make relationships hard, always continue to find who and what you love.
5. A fried egg on top makes any food better!
115. Beware in Swedish clubs – if you are a short human being, prepare to be manhandled.
31. Frugality is fantastic. Don’t spend extra money that you don’t have to. If you are in a host family, perhaps just eat with them for free. It is always good to know exactly what you want to buy if you get souvenirs, and haggling can save you some dough. It takes work sometimes to spend less.
122. Disappointingly, some Portuguese people do not like the Brazilian accent even in simple interactions. Some are not even fond of the Brazilians in Lisbon in general. However, I am told the queer Portuguese in Lisbon are just welcoming to everyone.

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