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The Rules of Portlandia
Cuisine

The Rules of Portlandia

I am currently in the hipster capital of the world, Portland, Oregon. It is currently uncharacteristically sunny, a blazing 50…

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Top 5 Things I’ll Miss about Chile
AFS

Top 5 Things I’ll Miss about Chile

I’m leaving in less than two weeks! It’s so bizarre. These days have gone by so quickly. What am I…

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Which Asado You On?: Chilean BBQ
Chile

Which Asado You On?: Chilean BBQ

It’s BBQ time! Well, it was – this post is a day late. Yesterday, my current host family had a…

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Liberty, Sushi, and Chopping
Chile

Liberty, Sushi, and Chopping

¡Feliz Cumpleaños los Estados Unidos! To celebrate my country’s independence day, I treated myself to a good ol’ fashioned, Japanese…

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¡Por Fin, La Ciudad!: Exploring the Chilean Capital
Chile

¡Por Fin, La Ciudad!: Exploring the Chilean Capital

I have been saying for days that I’d show you all the action and interior of Santiago, Chile, well ……

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Cooking 101: A Chilean Dinner
Chile

Cooking 101: A Chilean Dinner

Pantrucas, Pebre, and Sopaipillas – Oh my! There are few things better than a home cooked meal on a cold,…

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Once Upon A Time …
Chile

Once Upon A Time …

It’s tea time. Pero en realidad, nosotros debemos estar comiendo la comida pero mi familia anfitriona no está teniendo una…

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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.
117. The sprinkles are a must try in Sweden. It’s the little things in life.
40. Do not harass Canadians. Don’t make fun of their stereotypical polite image. The majority are just fabulous, friendly people. You should be so lucky to be Canadian.
16. You don’t need to “dress to impress”, but make an effort to blend into the culture. Wear a scarf, shave, and/or loss the sneakers when appropriate.
93. Make friends with the food truck workers. They are saints.
48. Sometimes life will lead you into a drum circle. Just accept it at this point.
51. You can find the brightest light even in the sheerest darkness. I promise.
104. Vancouver has a bed bug problem. Trust me.
109. It is common in Rwandan culture to have one or two personal talents. What are your talents?
110. Tel Aviv is literally the gayest place ever. Ever. As in, there are so many gay people.

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