Category: transportation
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Mama Mia! It’s Zakynthos and Kefalonia
Greece is one of my favs. This time around we picked a place where we could fly non-stop from Amsterdam. One of the few islands where this was the case back in 2016 was Zakynthos. I Googled the island and after seeing Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) I yelled TAKE MY MONEY because I was sold.…
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Day trip from Cambridge by public transport: Bury St Edmunds and Lavenham
Cambridge is not the most convenient hub for day trips using public transport. I’ve found that out through hours of research resulting in carpal tunnel. You end up needing to travel south back through London in order to get to other destinations. That’s not to say it can’t be done- but expect 1.5-3 hours by…
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Flying in the time of Covid
Who does she think she is travelling during a time of non-essential travel? Don’t get upset- I’m flying from Canada to the United Kingdom because of work. I’ve also had my first dose of the vaccine. This entire time, I’ve avoided all non-essential travel despite the plane-shaped hole that not being able to travel has…
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Honeymoon With My Ex
In the summer of 2019, we ended up planning the perfect honeymoon to Italy for two people who weren’t dating anymore. Sometimes, we knowingly make silly decisions. Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, San Marino, Tivoli and Amalfi Coast. Such a perfect itinerary, you’re welcome to use it, regardless of your relationship status. Lake Como We…
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Sintra
Sintra is just a short jaunt from Lisbon but packs a powerful punch to the gonads. The concentration of palaces, castles and forts is insane. Although you can’t see all in one day if you are doing it on the cheap, I think I chose the three top hits: Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros and…
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Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto
When I galavanted around Portugal my route, again, was: Coimbra Coimbra is really something. Definitely worth a full day here. There is the oldest university in Portugal along with some twisting alleyways and a cool view of the layered town from the bridge. Rumour had it that the famous Old (Joanine) Library in the University…
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Southern France Fresh
I scooted down to France for a little 10 day adventure. My train trip was as follows: City of Love Nothing makes you hate hand holding more than being single in the City of Love. However, I was re-reading Harry Potter so I was guaranteed to have a good time. So I did. I took…
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Every Damn Time
London has a billion airports- or, you know, six. Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southend and City. Half of these you can’t even say are London airports because you basically land and then have to sit in the plane driving for a million hours, take public transport, then swim and twirl your way into actual London.…
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Merlin’s Beard Berlin
Berlin is eccentric. People have tattoos and dyed purple hair. My first impression of Berlin was that it is made up of memorials and kebab shops. Is that rude? Maybe, but I would rather hurt you with truths than with lies. That being said, kebabs are delicious so I don’t see that as a negative.…
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Musical Train Chairs
I was craving a brezel and bratwurst so I took a little weekend trip to Berlin. I boarded my 109 euro (booked two months in advance) round trip train at Amsterdam Centraal. I knew it was a doozy of a 6.5-hour train ride so I loaded up on books and movies. Naturally, I did not…
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