Tag: food
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Lisbon & Sintra, Portugal
Lisbon was one of my favorite cities of the semester, and the few days I had there were a great mix of adventure and relaxation… Day 1 When Daniella and I arrived to the Lisbon airport (after our Barcelona weekend) we grabbed snacks, including my first custard tart of the trip. Delicious! We charged our…
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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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Fall Break Part 1: Greece
Here’s a recap of part 1 of my fall break! Part 2 (Italy) coming soon! Santorini After 8 weeks straight of school, I was in desperate need of an island vacation. The trip there included the RER, a shuttle to the airport, a flight, and a car ride, and as tight as the timing was,…
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Parisian Chipotle
By Robin Boch Parisian Chipotle. These two words may not seem to fit together, but after eating Chipotle in Paris four times during my first two months here (yes, I am averaging at once every two weeks), I would beg to disagree. Who needs wine and cheese when you can have a burrito the size…
Robin Round the World 