Category: Across the Globe
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♫Oh Little Town in Bavaria♫- PART 1
Part 1: Who I met & Where I stayed Part 2: Concentration Camps, Christmas Markets, Cookie Baking, Santa’s Workshop, and More! Who I Met I spent the past 10 days in a small town in Germany, just across the Czech Border. My host is a Dutch woman, Sylvia. She is a true feminist, world traveler,…
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Prague P2!
PICKING RIGHT BACK UP….. Christmas Market The Christmas Market was lovely! I went with some friends from the hostel. Not going to lie, I was semi-hangry and feeling tight for time when we arrived, but after I got a wurst in me and some glühwein (also after I realized that 1900 was 7:00 and not…
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Hidden Gems in Prague – (Part 1)
An Unknown Stop I was really sad leaving London. It was so nice to be with my friends, in a city again. Even so, those friends have lives, and I cannot couch crash forever, so on I went. I planned to spend an overnight in Prague. Then I’d catch an early train across the border…
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High, Low, Buffalo
One of my new favorite ways to catch-up with friends is a high, low, buffalo. You probably already understand the highs and lows part. Buffalo is just something random/interesting that happens! So here is my trip to London through the lens of highs, lows, and buffalos. Highs Friendship: Constantly meeting new people is exciting, but…
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Lessons from Norway
It is hard leave such a beautiful country. Already, two weeks have passed, and I am moving on again! As a final wrap, here are some lessons I will take with me. Lesson 1: Don’t leave ANYTHING important in checked luggage. Also, don’t try to cold-turkey an SSRI. It feels like crap. But also… if…
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Nisser and Brown Cheese
No Santa Claus here! Well that’s not entirely true. Of course, no country is immune from the intrusion of western culture. The little boy has some Santa-themed candy, and Santa visited town the other day as well. However, the Nisse is what drives the holiday spirit here in Norway! What is a Nisse?? Nisser are…
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Trolltunga!
There are two parts to this story. The first part is going to be really positive, talking about all the beauty and good things. In the second part, I am going to roast the folks that were unprepared and complain a little bit. The purpose of this roast is partially for my own enjoyment and…
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Hei Hei! (Norway P1)
Hei, Hei! That is how folks greet each other here in Odda, Norway! Whats my greeting? Hei Hei. og jeg snakker ikke norsk (Hi Hi! I don’t speak Norwegian). Almost everyone here can speak some English, but Norwegian is the primary language, so I have to let others know I cannot hang. Ok though –…
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It Was Always Amsterdam…
Before diving into Amsterdam. Quick update from last post. On to Amsterdam It was such a joy to see my two friends, Andres and Juliette. Nothing is better than a good hug from a close friend. Highlights by category!!! Food Activity I think if I were to do it all again, I would have chosen…
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Unplanned Minimalism
Hi my name is Ashley! I smell like dirty underwear, have no clothes with me, haven’t had a good night’s sleep in 3 days, and I also cannot even follow simple instructions. That is the greeting I think I will use in 30 minutes when Terje picks me up. Short Story: I flew yesterday from…
Creating Space 