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Mom Meets Paris 

 When I quit Starbucks last month, I rejoiced at the fact that I wouldn’t have to set my alarm for 3am anymore. Somehow, only a few weeks later, I found myself using the same alarm. I suppose though, since it … Continue reading

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London Calling…

So. I have been to London before. In fact, combined with the “before” and “after” days of my tour I did in 2011, I’ve spent about a week in London. But coming back four years later was a totally different … Continue reading

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Let’s Start at the Very Beginning…

    As Kylie Minogue once sang, it was loooooove, at first sight. Except… More like fourth sight.

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Romantic Roads in Bavaria

 Ahh, the return of bus tours. Mom and I have been in Munich for 3 days, and this is our final evening to explore the town before we move on to Salzburg. In this time, I think we’ve gotten a … Continue reading

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4 Things to Do in Normandy

When we went to Normandy on our school trip, we made a lot of day trips. The History teachers on the trip were especially thrilled to finally show us some of the sights they’d been teaching us about for years. … Continue reading

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Travel Inspiring Films

My favourite “destination featured” movies. Continue reading

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Cheese to go with that W(h)ine?

I love cheap wine. I’ll admit it to anyone. There’s something so satisfying about spending $8 on a sweet, fruity bottle to enjoy at a party.  Still, I’ve begun to learn how to appreciate a QUALITY wine as well. This … Continue reading

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The Worst Sunburn of All Time

Our short stay in San Sebastian, where my memories are clouded by sunburns, mountains, and sleep. Continue reading

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Seville… And I’ll Never Find it Again…

The saddest thing, I think, to ever happen in my travels. I ate at the best restaurant imaginable, and I never wrote down what it was called. Note to self: Kylie, the next time you travel, write down EVERYTHING. I know … Continue reading

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My First European City

When I was 17, I went on a school trip to Spain and France in the summer before my grade 12 year.  This was an adventure I took largely because my friends were going, and I thought the idea of … Continue reading

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