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Breaking Out the Bubbly in Champagne
I’m not quite sure how the universe has conspired to get me here, but I am here. In Champagne! Champagne, the land of the one spirit to rule them all, the spirit best known for opulence, indulgence,...
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Lavender Fields Forever
It takes a lot of adulting to prepare for a trip, from planning to booking, from packing to repacking. Once I’m out there on the road though, the big kid in me suddenly wakes up and takes over, gasping...
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Oh My, Girona!
Me: So let’s take that bus to Girona, then hop on to the connecting bus to Andorra for an overnight — Fate: Nope, stay put! No effing way you’re going to miss Girona. The view from a medieval jogging...
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A Fairy Tale Land Named Kotor
Once upon a time, there was a young maiden who had very itchy feet (she suspects it’s a gift from a wise and adventurous fairy-godmother). She had trouble staying still, often daydreamed about far away...
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What a year! Top 12 Highlights from the Rollercoaster Ride of 2016
Love it or hate it, 2016 is definitely a year to remember. It was when I felt the wind getting knocked out of myself, as it seemed that one by one, the world seemed to veto the principles I thought...
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25 Travel Goals to Set for the Year (For Those Who Can’t Wander Very Far)
This is not your usual travel bucket list, where Mt. Everest, Aurora Borealis, and Oktoberfest are sure to be in the line-up. Most of these, in fact, can be made right in your hometown, or at least...
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The Sweet Life in the Asahi Suita Brewery
Of why I haven’t caught whiff of the free Asahi Brewery tour earlier, I might not forgive myself. My partner and I have always regarded Osaka as a magical place; it was there after all that we first...
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How to Enjoy a Winter Vacation in Sapporo Without Breaking the Bank
The words “Sapporo in Winter” evoke for me images of pristine powder snow, just the type to drive the biggest skiers to tears. For others, the very same words may as well mean burning your hard-earned...
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A Brave New World
How time flies! It’s been almost six months since I made the big leap and turned my world upside down. Leaving a stable job and a comfy existence, I slingshot myself halfway across the world to Germany...
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Spotlight on Dresden
In terms of tourism, Germany is much like its treasured National Football Team — you can’t pinpoint just one star player, exactly because the greatness lies instead on each individually...
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