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Amsterdam Part II: Local Markets, Up North, and Anne Frank

Oh Amsterdam! This three part series covers my trip to the Netherlands in March 2017. Check out Part I on our visit to the Van Gogh museum, a walk around the canals, some snacks here and there, and Dutch beer! Ah, beautiful, beautiful Amsterdam! Waking…

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In Full Bloom: DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival

As springtime approaches London, it is sad not to see any cherry blossom trees around. Posts on Facebook keep showing blossoms blooming in Japan which reminds me of a beautiful festival in my home city, Washington, DC.  The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one…

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Amsterdam Part I: Van Gogh, Stroopwafels, and Cheese

Oh Amsterdam! This three part series covers my trip to the Netherlands in March 2017.  There are many different travel styles out there. There’s budget, luxury, backpacking, fast travel, slow travel, vacationers, expats, and all the like. I tend to be someone who likes…

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Sitges: Paradise Is Just a Train Ride Away

If there was such a thing as a street protest for the best city to travel to, I would be there with all my picket signs and face paint yelling ‘Barcelona!’ It seriously has the best of everything and though I am incredibly biased,…

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Locating The Troubles Today: A Bit of Context

Many of you are probably unaware that I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the spring semester of 2014. I specifically studied Northern Irish history, including The Troubles. I fell in love with the small city and countryside. My blog started off as…

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Barri Gótic: A Walking Tour

My first trip to Barcelona back in September 2015 was filled with so much excitement that I could barely handle both the trip and starting a travel blog. I was overwhelmed by all my photos and thoughts, so it took quite a while to…

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Marvellous Marylebone: A Love Story

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Oh, my beloved Marylebone.…

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Borough: The South Side of the Thames

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Admittedly, most of the…