Tag: travel
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Spain on the Brain
It’s been over seven years since I left Spain, where I spent six months studying during undergrad. While I was there, it felt so much like a second home that I naively thought I’d return often — it would never be a stranger to me. Well, seven years later I’m planning my grand (albeit short)…
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A Mini Tour of Reykjavik
The Reykjavik city center is super small and easily explorable in a weekend or a day, if you hustle. It’s reassuring, actually, especially when you think you may have gotten punked via AirBnB. I wrote a food-based preview & recap of the city for the Town Dish, but this is a more general mini tour of Reykjavik.…
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Decision-Making 101: That time we almost moved to Iceland
Ever since 2012, when Chad and I decided to go to Iceland (kind of on a whim, but also because of Sigur Ros music videos) because it was cheaper than going to Spain, we’ve been more than a little preoccupied with the thought of going back and staying there. For awhile. Like a year. I…
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Where I’ve Been — 30 Days of Lists
I really love this prompt & I’m excited to share where I’ve been this year with a few photos. I’ve included a few highlights from around Philadelphia that mark significant events or moments that have shaped my year. Where I’ve Been: –On top of the PSFS building for my birthday with my friends. –Gettysburg with…
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How to Go Home
Drive twelve hours with one of your very favorite people. You will not need music. You will not need podcasts. There will not be silence. When there is, it will mean something. Make countless coffee stops. Count six deer welcoming you back into Pennsylvania. You count in case your father asks if you’ve seen any.…
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CR Part 3: Food
When I think of Costa Rica, I think of coffee, pineapple, dulce de leche, arroz con pollo, fried plantains, Salsa Lizano, and gallo pinto. My missions trip to Costa Rica in 2005 was my first independent travel experience, and I have a special place in my heart for the people, culture, and food. This time…