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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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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.
38. People often travel to escape and start fresh. I’ve done it; I am not ashamed. However unless you are truly nomadic, you will have to return to dwell in familiarity eventually. Always make sure you have a home waiting for you. Of course, “a home” is a loose definition.
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.
75. If you as a citizen of the United States are often abroad during important national holidays, I recommend doing very American activities to compensate for your utter lack of patriotism. Nothing obnoxious of course, but why not spend a little time at Starbucks on the 4th of July in Prague or buy something online you definitely do not need on Labor Day in Taiwan? Very American.
103. It is really unfortunate when you feel safer out of your country as a whole.
120. Greeks can be a little cliquey going out, unfortunately.
42. Drink a lot of water when you are traveling especially when you are sick. Just do it.
21. When you get a new map, always mark where your home is. Even if it’s off the grid, keep it in mind. Sometimes you forget.
6. Just because you have an outlet adapter that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to charge your technology well. 
113. When it comes to national holidays, independence days and such, remember those who were not the “nationals” who helped build the nation and especially what nations were and still are there.

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