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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The route October 20-25: I’m not trying to be dramatic, but not being able to travel because of Covid makes me feel like a beached baby (I’m being generous) whale. Gaining 200 pounds each day, unable to properly breathe (seriously though, I have medical problems), and thrashing around not knowing what is left or what
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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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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
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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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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
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