Tag: travel writer
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Trauma Dumping my Bulgarian Backpacking Experience
Malko Dryanovo, Bulgaria (You may know it by its more common name: hell) I have not been looking forward to writing this blog whatsoever, because this whirlwind trip has been a lot for me to process. This travel experience was probably my least favorite of all my experiences, and it cost me a ton in…
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The Magic of Budapest
I’ve put off writing this blog because I was low-key traumatized after my abrupt return from Eastern Europe. My last joyful moments of my most recent solo European backpacking trip were spent in Budapest, Hungary (Pro tip: Sound like a local pronouncing the city correctly by saying “Buda-PESHT” not “buda-PEST”. In Hungarian, “s” sounds like”sh”…
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The Highs and Lows of Edinburgh
When I arrived by bus to Edinburgh from the airport, I immediately sensed I was in a lively city with historic charm. Coming from two days each in Dublin and Belfast, I was relieved to be just in Edinburgh for four days, giving me more time to settle in. And this trip has shown me…
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The Blog that Almost Didn’t Happen: Sharing My Dublin Experience
When contemplating what to write about Dublin, I was at a loss. It took 10 days of reflection after the Dublin trip before I was finally able to bring this post to fruition. To begin with, after a not-very-well put together itinerary, I arrived in the Temple Bar District to search for my hostel after…
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The Simplicity of Bath
When I first stepped off the train to Bath from London, my glassy eyes and sleep deprivation were no match from the familiar sense of wanderlust, manifesting itself as that familiar dumb grin that I can’t seem to wipe off my face. It was a short walk from the train station to my hostel and…
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Let the adventure begin… Reflections on London
LONDON (May 22, 2023) — I spent the last few hours in this enchanting city laughing way too hard while learning Swiss “dance moves” at a pub with friends I just met. London was my first official city on my backpacking trip, and the welcoming city in my first visit U.K.. It offered many historical…
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The Location of The White Lotus Season 3 May Surprise You
Luxurious Thailand will be the setting of lessons on death, spirituality NEW YORK, New York (April 3, 2023): Season 3 of “The White Lotus” will take place in Thailand, Variety announced March 27. This reveal follows the trend of the first two seasons of this social satire TV show as the setting of each season…
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Spas, Spurs, and Slots: A Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas (+ Free sample itinerary!)
Place your bets… Beginning April 1, Arkansas Derby Day is taking place at the historical Oaklawn RaceTrack and Casino, in Hot Springs Arkansas. This annual competition of thoroughbred racing is a stepping stone for premier racehorses to qualify for The Kentucky Derby, THE elite horse race event in the United States. Even outside of Derby…
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48 HOUR SALE ALERT: Hopper offering up to $300 off hotels through St. Patrick Day
March 16, 2023 — Hopper, a travel agency with hotel, flight, and other travel deals, has announced a sale offering up to $300 off hotel deals booked through the app on St. Patrick Day. Hopper is offering from 20-50% off hotels across 45 destinations around the globe through midnight on March 17. Selected destinations include…
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