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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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Why I Love Lisbon, Portugal
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…

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

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Must Sees in Malta: The Main Island
Cultural Customs

Must Sees in Malta: The Main Island

Compared to Gozo, Malta seems like a massive expanse. Housing most of Malta’s main sights, the capital is called Valletta…

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Getting to Gozo: Malta’s Sister Island
Europe

Getting to Gozo: Malta’s Sister Island

Content Warning (CW): Sexual assault Arriving in Malta, one will realise how small the island nation really is. With a…

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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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Feeling Fabulous in Florence: A Short Day Trip
Cuisine

Feeling Fabulous in Florence: A Short Day Trip

Waking up characteristically late, I decided I would remain faithful to my decision to at least visit one other Italian…

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Eating Emilia-Romagna: My Top Places to Eat in Bologna
Cuisine

Eating Emilia-Romagna: My Top Places to Eat in Bologna

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region is known for its cuisine. I mean, Massimo Bottura’s acclaimed Osteria Francescana is located in the little…

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91. Never underestimate the lengthiness of a third culture kid’s life story …
123. Find someone who makes you feel like you are everywhere when you are with them.
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.
54. Nothing beats getting a haircut in a foreign country. What is more intimate? A conversation with a nice trim is the best way to get to know a city from a local.
35. The Québécois dialect has its own unique beauty. This is difficult for some to accept.
116. Swedish banks suck. There, I said it.
58. Is snapchat really the medium in which you want to remember your adventure through? Travel journals are always good as well …
77. Not all hostels are created equal. This goes the same for your roommates. (See #70)
41. Respect customs agents even if they are assholes and super condescending to you. They literally control your fate. Throw in a, “yes Ma’am/Sir”, if you really want to seal the deal. If that doesn’t work, literally start worshipping them. Form a cult dedicated to their honor if you must.
36. Sometimes cake is the answer to a long day with an even longer tomorrow on the horizon. Somehow this simple dessert can make all tension melt away like cream cheese frosting. Cake is a wonderful travel companion. I met a hiking enthusiast/ amateur life guru who trekked the Appalachian Trial (AT) drawing strength from the Hostess Brand assortment of desserts. Cake is a battery of a treat for all travellers.

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