Already Missing Málaga: Sea, Sun, and Carnaval
And finally, we went to Málaga. A beach city known for its tourism in the summer months, Málaga is a…
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Córdoba, Quickly: Enjoy This Terrific Town
After a short bus ride, we arrived in Córdoba, to the slight northeast of Sevilla. Home to the magnificent Mezquita…
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Sevilla: 48 Hours of Spectacular Southern Spain
Picking up from where we left off … After some much deserved beach time, Nina and I left the lovely,…
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Losing Yourself in Lisbon: A New Favorite City
After almost missing my connection in the infamously busy Charles de Gaulle airport, it was a two hour flight south…
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What to Expect in 2017: Iberia, Canada, and Cono Sur?
So, 2016 is out, and the new year is in. Thank goodness. We here at Expat-terns could not be happier.…
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Where Tradition and Technology Play: Japan
As one may probably realize, I am back in Vancouver and have been for the last few days. I am…
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I Heart Hakone: Exploring the Mountainous Resort Town
Escaping the big city, we traveled by train to Hakone, a resort town in Kanagawa, known for its sulphur hot…
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Strolling Through Shibuya: Iconic Scenes in Tokyo
I really like Tokyo in the rain. It is simply serene. I woke up at around 6 AM and decided…
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Japan at Night: Sushi in Shinjuku
After a pleasant flight on Japan Airlines and the unpleasant realization that I left my Zaide’s sweater at YVR (I…
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Immediate Itineraries: Tokyo, Japan
As mentioned briefly before, I am heading to Japan! Why I chose to do this in the beginning of midterm…
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