Tag: expat
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July 2022 Life Updates
Hi y’all, Robin here! It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to add to my blog and create any sort of content except for quick TikToks and personal Instagram posts, but I wanted to take a minute to reflect before getting started with a new adventure. I finished my English teaching contract with…
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Ljubljana & Bled, Slovenia
After visiting Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, my winter break trip continued with a visit to Slovenia. While in Slovenia, I saw both a large metropolitan city, Ljubljana, and a small, nature-filled town, Bled. While these places may not be the world’s most popular tourist destinations, my time in Slovenia was definitely a highlight of my…
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Vienna, Austria
After a tiring and slightly nauseating FlixBus ride from Budapest to Vienna, I was ready to start a new adventure! On day 1 in Vienna, Austria, I walked to my hostel, took a long nap, searched for and devoured a plate of schnitzel, and then made a new friend. Very quickly, just the day after…
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One day in Bratislava, Slovakia
Almost as soon as I made it from Budapest to Vienna, it was time for the next stop on my Eastern European adventure: Bratislava, Slovakia! I woke up in my Vienna hostel with bus tickets to and from Bratislava ready to go, but after telling a girl in my room about it, she decided to…
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Paris Staycation
Once the Vacances d’Hiver officially began in Paris, I had plenty to look forward to! I had already planned and booked an ambitious backpacking trip, but before I would embark on that adventure, I got to experience some fun a bit closer to home. I spent the first five days of my vacation in Paris…
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Montmartre Top 10
Often referred to as a charming village within Paris, Montmartre is one of my favorite places to explore. The scenery, attractions, and general vibes are somehow different from the rest of the city that surrounds it. Whether you’re checking out Montmartre for the first time during your vacation or want to find some new charming…
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Christmastime in Paris
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year… Especially when you live in Paris! Lights, markets, garlands, and window decor galore line and dot small and large neighborhoods alike all over the city and into the suburbs. Needless to say, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and some would even say it’s magical. Christmastime is one…
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French in France & Spanish in Spain
During my recent fall break trip, I decided to spend some time traveling around Spain (Córdoba, Sevilla, Madrid, and Barcelona). One of the driving forces that made me want to explore Spain was that I could practice some of the Spanish I learned during my last few semesters at Tulane. Yes, I know that many…
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Brussels, Belgium Day Trip
What can I say… I caught the travel bug again! During my trip to Brussels, I finally crossed off my 15th country, and I also enjoyed numerous sights, new experiences, and foods galore. The plan that began as a girls’ weekend in London with my au pair friends quickly turned into a solo trip to…
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Frenchified Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is one of the most American holidays you can possibly think of, so being in another country can make it feel strange and even a bit difficult to celebrate. This isn’t the first time I have spent Thanksgiving in France, of course, as I also enjoyed Thanksgiving in Paris in 2018. This year, however,…
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