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A Love Letter to Newcastle upon Tyne, England

04/11/2022
Cities, Newcastle, Off the beaten track
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For a few years after I left university - a good ten years ago now - I struggled to make sense of my life. In a failing relationship and lurching from one silly job to another, I moved from city to city in the UK, trying to find a place I could call home. A friend from uni impulsively asked me to move in with her in her flat in Heaton, Newcastle, and I, equa[...]
Moving to Paris? Read this.

Moving to Paris? Read this.

04/01/2022
Cities, Paris, Personal Stories
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Paris is by far one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen - and this year I have fulfilled my dream to live here! However, while it really is like a dream come true, there are a few things about living in Paris, I wish I had known before. Not everything is the way I had imagined it... I had visited Paris for the first time in 2013 with my sister[...]
How to Choose a Meaningful Travel Destination

How to Choose a Meaningful Travel Destination

03/31/2022
Inspiration, Travel Tips
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However long, enjoyable, or expensive your next vacation is shaping up to be, your chosen travel destination tends to be a huge part of that equation. That’s why the question of where to go can be pretty overwhelming, and brings up plenty of other questions. For instance, are you looking to soak up some sun on a quiet beach, or maybe in a mountain villa? [...]
City-tripping in Zurich: our slow travel wellness break

City-tripping in Zurich: our slow travel wellness break

03/07/2022
Cities, Hotels, Zurich
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When I think about a girls’ getaway weekend, Zürich in the middle of February doesn’t immediately come to mind. I live in central Berlin, where midwinter is a chilly monotony of grey skies and overcoats. My energy for work and self care starts to flag. What usually re-energizes me is novelty, or a touch of heat on my skin. To my delight, a weekend stay at th[...]
How you as a tourist can help after a natural disaster

How you as a tourist can help after a natural disaster

09/10/2021
Guide F, Personal Stories
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The world's climate is changing. Natural disasters are appearing to come with higher frequency. We have recently seen several huge hurricanes in the Atlantic that had a peak this summer, plus flooding in Europe and China and the earthquake in Haiti. If we don't change how we treat Mother Nature drastically, this is probably just a starting point. But how wil[...]
How to Au Pair in Australia

How to Au Pair in Australia

01/15/2021
Guide, Inspiration, Work & Travel
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I wanted to live in Australia since the day I heard Steve Irwin say 'crikey mate' as he cruised around white sandy beaches searching for crocs. When I imagined life in Australia it was a glowing picture of surfers with man buns, poached egg perfection, sun-tanned skin, and days where everyone called me 'mate.' I graduated college and found myself at t[...]
Love Nature, Classical Music, and Serenity? Come to this festival!

Love Nature, Classical Music, and Serenity? Come to this festival!

11/05/2019
Europe, Festivals, Italy, Mountains, South Tyrol, Wanderlust
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Fog hung heavy in the valley. I knew that mountains over 3000 meters high stretched towards the skies around me, but saw only misty clouds of white. I closed my eyes. Feet placed firmly on the yoga mat beneath me, I breathed in. Out. In. Out. For a little while, silence took over. Until softly, not far away, sounds of a Viola da Gamba started filling t[...]
The 10 Most Surprising Things About My First Trip to China

The 10 Most Surprising Things About My First Trip to China

08/29/2019
Cities, Inspiration, Souzhou
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China is a bucket list destination, with so much to learn about the country with the largest population and one of the world's earliest civilisations. During a week spent in two beautiful cities which are close to Shanghai - Suzhou and Nanjing, I learned so much about China! At least, Eastern China. Overall, leave your preconceptions about China at home -[...]
Falling in Love with Contemporary Saint Petersburg

Falling in Love with Contemporary Saint Petersburg

06/06/2019
Cities, St Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe; just a few hours by plane from many European cities, but underrated and still unknown to many. Russia’s beautiful northern city is home to magnificent palaces, golden rooftops, and an impressive history, but above all, a lively scene of young and thriving creative people. I loved St. Peters[...]
Magic Malta: Top 10 things to do in Malta

Magic Malta: Top 10 things to do in Malta

10/04/2018
Malta, SPONSORED CONTENT, Top 10
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Cast your eye beyond the Italian island of Sicily, just above the coast of North Africa, and you’ll find the archipelago of Malta. Plonked in the southernmost fringe of Europe, these little Mediterranean islands are surrounded by the bluest of waters, doused in the most golden sunlight and full to the brim of smooth local wine that’ll have you gasping fo[...]

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