Tag: fall
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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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Barcelona Halloweekend
After visits to Amsterdam, Sevilla, Córdoba, and Madrid, as well as a very long eight hour bus ride over night, Riana and I finally made it to Barcelona! We were excited to get the weekend started, but if you remember, this wasn’t actually my first time in this city. Read about my first trip to…
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Barcelona, Spain
Following our last official week of classes for the semester, Daniella and I spent 5 days traveling as a mini-celebration. Part 1 was Barcelona, Spain! As we boarded the plan, we googled, “Things to do in Barcelona.” We had booked tickets ahead of time for a couple of attractions, but even then, I think this…
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Nice, France & Monte Carlo, Monaco
With cold weather taking over Paris and schoolwork continuing to pile up, it was time for a vacation. Off we went to the French Riviera! Hannah had already been in Paris for Thanksgiving, and after a delayed flight and more than a bit of turbulence, I met up with her and Riana in Nice.…
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Thanksgiving in Paris
Thanksgiving traditions have always been pretty chill in my family, but they’ve also become very important over the years. Drumstick Dash 5k in the morning, followed by a grocery store run to grab a Starbucks peppermint mocha and Black Friday ads, trying to watch the Macy’s parade but falling asleep instead, and eating, eating, eating.…
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Day Trips in France
When I found out that I would be spending the semester in Paris, I knew I wanted to travel, but not just around Europe. In order to really immerse myself in French culture, I knew it would be necessary to visit other parts of France and not just stay in Paris the whole time. Here’s…
Robin Round the World 