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Category: Cuisine

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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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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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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Devouring València: Tips for Tapas
Cuisine

Devouring València: Tips for Tapas

If one is looking for some classic Spanish dishes and an atmosphere to match, València is the place to go.…

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A Short Stay in Agadir: Coastal Southern Morocco
Africa

A Short Stay in Agadir: Coastal Southern Morocco

Heading to Agadir (اكادير) from south-central Morocco is a beautiful drive through the countryside. One major stop to pass through…

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Into the Desert: Glamping in the Sahara
Africa

Into the Desert: Glamping in the Sahara

After enjoying Marrakech and its outlying regions a bit, we headed east into the desert to experience the glamorous Sahara.…

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74. For some reason, socks and sandals are an acceptable fashion choice in the Czech Republic. Just accept it.
100. Understand the land where you travel. This means more than simply knowing, “X country is between the Y sea and Z mountain range.” No. It is about whose land it is rightfully, what it is/was used for, and understanding your status on it.
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.
89. No matter where you are or where you all come from, talk to your roommates/suite-mates/partners about what bothers you. Do not let any situation between you all get out of hand.
98. Halloween is sadly not accepted by everyone. It is a very culturally relative holiday.
39. You can judge a place by the quality of its poutine.
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.
13. You and your host family should try to learn from each other. That means you both have to be open minded.
102. Bureaucracy is a universal struggle in the United States, Canada, Chile, Israel … You really cannot escape it.
113. When it comes to national holidays, independence days and such, remember those who were not the “nationals” who helped build the nation and especially what nations were and still are there.

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