The road trip countries: Let me start by saying, I am qualified to drive a vehicle and, at the time, I had my driver’s license for 10 years. Up until this point, I had never had any speeding tickets or fines. Europe roads clearly had a personal vendetta against me. Ticket number 1- Amsterdam speeding […]
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After many moons living in Amsterdam, I’ve rounded up some free goodies for you to enjoy when you arrive! 1. Walk the canals If you are starting at Amsterdam Central Station, take a left when stepping out of the main entrance, when facing the city centre. Head to the OBA library and go to the
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I’ve got my rant pants on again; they’re pulled up tight and I basically can’t move out of this straight jacket of fury that I have created for myself. Here’s why. When I travel, I am doing it for me and only me. I am not doing it so I can take a picture to
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A few posts back, I mentioned bits and bobs about moving from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. Upon further reflection (I have nothing else to do, thanks COVID), I realized what a massive dump life took on me when I moved. There are those times in my life when everything seems to flawlessly line up. Everything goes
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Sure, being unemployed and broke in Edinburgh limits your adventures. Your daily dose of fun consists of you going to the discount supermarket Lidl for groceries. Should I get on-sale apples or on-sale bananas today? THRILLING. While this is a part of it, there are many more fun times to be had in the capital.
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In the summer of 2019, we ended up planning the perfect Italian honeymoon for two people who weren’t dating anymore. Sometimes, we knowingly make silly decisions. Such a perfect Italian itinerary, you’re welcome to use it, regardless of your relationship status. lake como We met in Milan (not my fav.). The cathedral is sweet but
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After living in Amsterdam for 6 years, I decided to quit my decent-paying, secure, stable job and move to the UK. When some people want to spice up their life they switch from decaf to regular coffee, not me. I toyed with the idea of London (too expensive and my main goal was to live
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A York day trip from Edinburgh is totally doable but it is a long day since it is 2.5 hours each way on the train (maybe shorter if you bought a more expensive train ticket) but I spent 38 pound return and booked about a week in advance through Raileurope. I looked at a few
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The Netherlands for being a tiny country, packs a strong punch to the nuts for its number of quaint towns, as the Dutch do. If I am being honest, I don’t really know what qualifies as a town or city and one time I was speaking in front of 300+ people on a microphone, and
Someone compared Bucharest to Berlin and I was like ummm nice try. Yes, yes, the dark gray clouds, -1 real feel, November time doesn’t always show a city in the nicest of light, but I assure you, the light wasn’t the problem. I saw all major sites, including walking around the Palace of Parliament, which
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