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A Trip to Bella Coola: Stay, Eat, and Listen!
British Columbia

A Trip to Bella Coola: Stay, Eat, and Listen!

It’s a busy time for me, but that’s a good thing. Part of my business includes some work-related travel through…

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A Glimpse into Gay Brazilian Culture: Memes, Themes, and More
Brazil

A Glimpse into Gay Brazilian Culture: Memes, Themes, and More

Cultures vary immensely as do their internal sub-cultures. For those in an out-group, things might always seem strange. And, for…

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Bingeing Brazil: Dining Culture & Recommendations
Brazil

Bingeing Brazil: Dining Culture & Recommendations

Eating etiquette varies globally. There are subtle norms that can be difficult for travellers especially to catch during short visits.…

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Itajaí & Balneário Camboriú: Southern Brazil’s South Beach
Brazil

Itajaí & Balneário Camboriú: Southern Brazil’s South Beach

One of the first images to come to mind when discussing Brazil is the beach. Let’s face it; Ipanema in…

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Beautiful Blumenau, Brazil: A Bit of Tropical Germany
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…

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What Makes Edinburgh A Gay Haven
Cuisine

What Makes Edinburgh A Gay Haven

Despite visiting the UK many times, I have actually never experienced its centre of power: England. No. I opt for…

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Istanbul in Instalments: Taking a Bosphorus Cruise & Exploring Beşiktaş
Asia

Istanbul in Instalments: Taking a Bosphorus Cruise & Exploring Beşiktaş

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

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Istanbul in Instalments: Feeling Glamorous in Galata
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…

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Çeşme and İzmir: An Intro to the Turkish Aegean
Asia

Çeşme and İzmir: An Intro to the Turkish Aegean

Often exotified, Turkey is a major destination for any avid traveller. Possessing a mixture of both European antiquity and remnants…

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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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My Expat-terns

65. Czech people tell you how it is, no little, no more.
53. Of course, never forget to embrace uncertainty and the spontaneity of travel: the thrill of adventure.
104. Vancouver has a bed bug problem. Trust me.
105. As a friend once said, rap, everywhere but the US it seems, tends to be protest.
27. You will get sick when you travel. It is not the end of the world. Just rest. Marrakech, Tokyo, and/or possibly Milwaukee will still exist after you recover.
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.
80. I always cry when I end a long journey. I think it is healthy.
78. When traveling, it’s always interesting to learn the rivalries and grudges that some nations still have for each other even if it’s a little passé nowadays to have or acknowledge them.
45. Gaining certain alliances and supporting foreign nations demonstrates great levels of acceptance and fraternity on your behalf, but not everything you pick from other countries is always beneficial or politically correct. For example after living in Chile, I cannot stand the Argentine accent. The rivalry has been ingrained!
1. While at the Dongdaemun Night Market (Seoul, South Korea), trust your gut or face gastric consequences.

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