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First Time in France: Impressions of Paris
Cultural Customs

First Time in France: Impressions of Paris

Getting to the 5th arrondissement was more difficult than I expected. A delayed plane meant fast walking in L.L. Bean…

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Celtic Crusted City and Countryside: Republic of Ireland
Cuisine

Celtic Crusted City and Countryside: Republic of Ireland

I say this about many places I travel to, but I want to live in this country; I do. I…

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A Day in Dingle: Southwest Ireland
Europe

A Day in Dingle: Southwest Ireland

After essentially waking up at one o’clock, I had no time to spare exploring Dingle and the surrounding area. Located…

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Walkin’ and Hawkin’: Irish Falconry
Biology/Zoology

Walkin’ and Hawkin’: Irish Falconry

Located forty minutes or so outside of Galway, the Ireland School of Falconry lies beneath the impressive Ashford Castle in…

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Glamorous Galway: Ireland’s West Coast
Europe

Glamorous Galway: Ireland’s West Coast

Galway, a city renowned for its bilingualism in English and the native Gaelic, lies two hours west of Dublin by…

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PintsizedPioneer Gets a Pint: Tips for the Guinness Tour
Europe

PintsizedPioneer Gets a Pint: Tips for the Guinness Tour

After visiting the Book of Kells at Trinity College, which is quite restrictive of its patrons’ photography attempts (so no…

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Dublin is Dreamy: Exploring the Irish Capital
Europe

Dublin is Dreamy: Exploring the Irish Capital

Finally – a post while I am actually abroad! I am no longer a charlatan travel blogger! Dublin is the…

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Excited for the Emerald Isle: Europe Awaits!
Europe

Excited for the Emerald Isle: Europe Awaits!

I can’t believe it. Graduation. That’s right. I’m graduating high school, but instead of reveling in my youth at graduation…

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Imminent International Itineraries: University and Summer 2015
British Columbia

Imminent International Itineraries: University and Summer 2015

It has been awhile. I have not posted recently because I do not really want to bore y’all. I’m in…

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Let’s Get Bohemian: Backpacking Update
Czech Republic

Let’s Get Bohemian: Backpacking Update

So, WWOOFing is a go! I finally got a farm. After casually going onto the WWOOF Czech Republic site yesterday,…

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28. Take advantage of your climate. If you are in a perpetually overcast location and the sun appears: Go out and enjoy it. The same goes for the rain. Enjoy your environment especially the surprises it gives.
119. You really should watch your belongings in Greece. Pickpocketing is no joke.
50. Touch your palm – it is warm. You are living, so live. Celebrate life’s intricacies and subtleties everyday whether you travel or not.
96. The acclimation process is different for everyone. It challenges each of us to ask ourselves exactly who we want.
85. Never steal anything from the VIP section of the club. Just never. This should go without saying, but you would be surprised by the stupidity and insolence of some individuals.
103. It is really unfortunate when you feel safer out of your country as a whole.
17. To swagger back conceited and contemptuous from an adventure is an ironic setback for us all. 
26. Pack less than you expect you’ll need. You can still buy things when you’re abroad. Also, packing less may make you more sociable. You’ll have to interact, ask questions, and go out into the world in order to get what you want. It may be the necessary kick in your timid pants that you’ll need to start exploring your destination.
2. Avoid saying you’re American while trying to bargain abroad. It may be harder to get a good deal.
64. Contrary to popular belief, Americans aren’t the only obnoxious, monolingual travellers.

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