europe
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My Unfinished Love Letter to Paris
I remember my first night in Paris like it was yesterday. I arrived on this inconspicuous street, in an unmemorable arrondissement, far away from the bustling center. A little rough around the edges; at least the type of street you wouldn’t want to be wandering late at night. The noisy…
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Paris Living on a Budget vs The Most Affluent Neighborhood
As one of the most iconic cities in the world, compared to other European cities, Paris does not come with a cheap price tag. In 2021, Paris was tied with Singapore for the second most expensive city in the world. Although, there are wide variances in the cost of commodities…
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Madrid, Spain is the Perfect Composite of History, City Life & Nature
What do you of when you think of Spain? Is it the sangria? The tapas? Flamingo dancers and salsa? Money Heist? Spanish culture is diverse and beautiful, and although typical cities like Barcelona is great for a taste, I think if you truly want to see the Spanish way of…
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How to Plan a 3 Day Trip in Santorini
Santorini is THE picturesque destination we think of when we think of Greece. The classic dome white buildings with blue rooftops, pink Bouganvillea flowers draping along the walls, and the clamoring blue sea in the close distance. It was everything I imagined, but 10x more magical in person. Santorini definitely…
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The Best of Ios, Greece
This quaint, gorgeous island is a part of the Greek islands—known as the place to party. In reality, Ios is far more low-key and affordable than its highly rated counterparts, Mykonos and Santorini. A 45-minute ferry ride from the busy Santorini will bring you ashore to the most peaceful scenery…
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How I Ate and Drank My Way to Better Shape in Europe
Buttery croissants for breakfast, paella for lunch, and copious amounts of wine at every meal— sounds too good to be true right? This is not an article about my Eat, Pray, Love rendition in Europe, but more of an observation of why it seems like I’m able to eat whatever…
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5 Things to Know Before you Embark on your First Solo Trip
I’ve known I always wanted to travel the world alone someday. After five years of dreaming about it, I did the cliche thing after graduation of embarking on a solo journey across Europe, amidst the pandemic. It was one of the most beautiful and equally painful experiences of my life……
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