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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You’ve goat to be kidding Me My Corona, when you gonna stop, give it up? I am clearly using old song lyrics to express my thoughts, it’s gotten bad. I am just so over COVID. Time and money always seem to be the big two reasons why people say they can’t travel. I find, to
Scam, Bam, Thank You Ma’am! thoughts during covid Read More »
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.
15+ Actually Free (not pretend) Things To Do In Edinburgh Read More »
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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It started out as me needing to be back in Europe. After a fantastic, HAlarious (this is how I used to think the word was spelt) time on my trip to Spain with my high school Spanish class in 2006, I was greedy for more. travel when I was 18 My first trip abroad without the folks or teachers was to Greece
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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
Trading My Klompen for Castles and Kilts: Amsterdam to Edinburgh Read More »
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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Itinerary (October 12-28): My arrival into Vietnam, Da Nang and Hoi An are covered in my first Vietnam post. Hue To get to Hue from Hoi An, you need to go back to Da Nang and catch a train from there or you can take a bus, but I think you have to change buses
Vietnam: No Hue, Hanoi took Ha Long? Read More »
Flew into Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam for my 15 night stay. Itinerary (October 12-28): I have to say, Vietnam, your food is scrumptious. Ho Chi Minh airport arrival What seems like a lifetime ago, I wrote about getting a Vietnam visa because you do probably need one if you fly into a Vietnam airport. Everything
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