A peek into Friesland’s past, The Netherlands
It was a sunny September Friday when we set off for the north of the Netherlands. Having never ventured that far up in our neighbouring country, we instinctively packed our warmest jumpers and scarves.“With a name that roughly translates to ‘Freeze land,’ it must be exceptionally cold up there,†we nodded jokingly. I’d been wanting […]
2014 Travel Summary
I spent the last two days of 2014 in a haze, trying to beat jetlag and fatigue from the long transatlantic flight to South America. While the rest of the world was exchanging hugs and watching fireworks to ring in the new year, I was soundly asleep, cocooned in my warm bed. Despite the endless […]
Bologna “la grassa”, a foodie’s paradise
Bologna is often referred to as the culinary capital of Italy. Because of its abundance and variety of high-quality cuisine, the city earned the nickname la grassa—literally, the fat one—back in the Middle Ages. It was that little fact that had me browsing flights and checking my calendar. Since I’m currently spending a few months […]
A Short Getaway in Portugal
Portugal in 5 Days: A Whirlwind Taste of Tiles, Trams & Tawny Port One of my favourite things about living in Europe is how easy it is to change environments in the blink of an eye. If I’m ever in need of foreign food, unfamiliar faces or just a fresh backdrop, all I have to […]
Warsaw is not that boring…
Warsaw: Europe’s Third Most Boring City? I Beg to Differ. “Warsaw? Why are you going to Warsaw? It’s so boring! Go to Krakow instead!†That was the general reaction when I shared my plans. According to a 2008 TripAdvisor poll, Warsaw was crowned Europe’s third most boring city. (First place? Brussels. Sorry, Belgium.) Naturally, I […]
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