Tag: backpacking
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Bruges, Belgium
After an *extremely* difficult nearly three full weeks of teaching 12hrs/week, obviously it was time for a vacation! Traveling is always my big highlight of my vacations from TAPIF. I wanted to kickstart it a bit early this time around with a quick girls’ weekend trip. I got Brooke and Amanda on board by giving…
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Munich Oktoberfest 2022
When I road-tripped from Paris to Munich for Oktoberfest in 2018, I looked back on the trip fondly yet a bit in awe, saying that it was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Looks like I was wrong about that! This year, once again, I schemed with my friends to plan a road trip from Paris to Munich…
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Antigua, Guatemala
After enjoying about a week in Mexico City and Oaxaca, it was time to say goodbye to Mexico and head to my next destination: Guatemala! Thursday After my lost-passport scare in the Oaxaca airport, I was so happy to sit back and relax on my (very small and somewhat frightening) plane to Guatemala City. Upon…
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Hiking Volcano Acatenango in Guatemala
On the morning of July 29, I awoke well-rested but with butterflies in my stomach. It was time for a new adventure! The Welsh girls in my room and I packed up, ate breakfast, and rented some warm clothes and hiking equipment as we met others in the group with whom we would spend the…
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Oaxaca, Mexico
After a few days of exploring Mexico City, it was time for the next destination on my Central America backpacking trip: Oaxaca! In the days that I had to explore Oaxaca City and the surrounding area, I feel in love with the city and its culture… and I also learned some major travel tips. Monday…
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Mexico City, Mexico
I finally made it south of the border! My trip to Mexico City marked the beginning of three weeks solo backpacking Central America, and this first stop definitely did not disappoint. Friday It took me three flights and nearly all day to get from my hometown in Virginia to Mexico City. Once I made it…
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Packing for a Long-Haul Flight
I’m heading home for the Vacances de Noël today! Since I will only be in the United States for about 10 days during this trip and have adequate wardrobes in both France and the U.S., I wasn’t too concerned about packing for my visit. That being said, I will be traveling for almost 20 hours…