It was my first Oktoberfest (I know, right? I’m just as shocked)- I went from September 28-October 1 2023. It’s right up my alley- German drinking, hearty German food, traditional German attire. Delightful. I went to Munich with a couple of beauties, who happen to both speak German- one of which was a frequent flyer […]
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After a covid-y cock up where I moved to Edinburgh, back to the fam-jam in Canada, to England, and then back to Amsterdam – I am currently living in the EXACT room where I stayed 5 years ago (good thing I don’t compare myself to other people or I would be so embarrassed right now).
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IT’S CARNIVAL! I assume everyone read that in an uplifting Dr. Nick Simpson’s- esque tone. If not, you don’t know what you’re missing. Venice Carnival- the dates change every year but expect a two-week festival very late into January and into mid-February. Festivals don’t get much better than this. Elaborate Venetian costumes with the perfect
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This Thai festival is straight out of Disney’s Tangled. So weird that a 750-year-old country would copy a 2010 film, but okay. You’ve all seen that perfect snap of those lantern releases on the gram. That was the most millennial thing I have ever said, sorry. I meant to say that there are gorgeous photos
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Venice Carnival. Picture those elaborate Venetian costumes coupled with the perfect backdrop of the Gran Canal. Naturally, this was on our This is Happening List. Now at this point and time we were so poor. Not the fake poor that rich people complain about but proper poor. At the point where we almost ate ice cube soup paired
Normally, I enjoy heading down that dodgy unbeaten path as much as the next backpacker; festivals are the exception to this. This is one time where more IS merrier, throw in some alcohol and you have yourself a good time. Queen’s Day/ King’s Day- Amsterdam, Netherlands Date of Awesomeness: April 26 2014 Queen’s night is
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