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Living the Canal Life in Utrecht, the Netherlands
Utrecht was my homebase for my first trip to The Netherlands. With one of the largest universities in the country and one of the oldest city centers, Utrecht provides the perfect mix of history and vibrancy. Just like Amsterdam, canals and bike lanes take the focus away from car travel. My host didn’t own a… Read more
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Searching for Trolls and Views in Boothbay, Maine
The lush pine trees and rocky coast contribute to the beauty of the midcoast Maine. While the small downtowns of the Maine coast are walkable and charming, it’s the prominence of forest and water that draws me again and again to the area. Open May-October, the 300 acre Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest… Read more
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Steaming Up in Rotorua, New Zealand
I took part in a workstay just outside of Rotorua, so was able to enjoy the area one afternoon at a time. Rotorua is known for its geothermal spots, which means that the downtown area and paths along the lake can smell a little like boiled eggs; however, I found that away from the geothermal… Read more
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Searching for Dwarves in Wrocław, Poland
Wrocław is one of those small cities that both works for a tourist destination and is a place I can see living in. It has a beautiful old city center with the pastel baroque buildings lined up around a massive church and pedestrian area. There are even smaller plazas off the main one for people… Read more
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Living the Palace Life in Split, Croatia
Split’s Dioneistian’s palace is a living museum. I expected it to be segregated from the rest of the city, but instead the city is the palace. I have a hard time believing that these structures are over 1,700 years old. Emperor Diocletian built the palace as his retirement home after his abdication from the throne… Read more
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Visiting the Kingdom of Cats: Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor’s is a medieval fortified city tucked into the very end of Kotor Bay at the base of Lovćen mountain. This location makes it feel cozy and protected. The town’s walls are accessible at either end of the Stari Grad and walking around them is a nice way to get a sense of the maze… Read more
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Standing Ground in Stirling, Scotland
Stirling is a small city just north of Edinburgh. Because of this, many people make a day trip to the city to honor the famous Scottish warrior, William Wallace. As one of the leaders of Scotland’s resistance force in the 11th century, William Wallace cemented his name as Guardian of Scotland with a victory over… Read more
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To Tanglewood & Beyond: Berkshires, MA
Driving out to the Berkshires is one of my favorite summer adventures. The lush green of the rolling hills, cute small town centers, historic houses and museums, and artistic flare provide something for everyone. This year’s visit centered around a concert at Tanglewood. The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood offers classical concerts… Read more
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Traveling to the Birthplace of Portugal: Guimarães
When I found out that the birthplace of Portugal was located just over an hour from Porto by train or bus, I knew I had to add it into my itinerary. In the 12th century Guimarães was the first capital of Portugal. Since then it has maintained its medieval urban layout and architectural style. Most… Read more
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Exploring the Tri-City: Gdynia & Sopot, Poland
Gdynia, Sopot and Gdańsk are known as the Tri-City, so while I stayed in Gdańsk, I was able to spend some time in these neighboring cities as well. I had taken the overnight ferry from Karlskrona, Sweden to Gdynia; thus, Gdynia was actually my first experience in Poland. Just as I had arrived by boat,… Read more
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Beating the Heat in Lesser Town Prague, The Czech Republic
I visited Prague in June 2026 during a massive heat wave. Every day of my visit was in the high 90s (mid-high 30s celcius) with two days reaching over 100 (38 degrees celecius). This of course wasn’t ideal, but I can’t control the weather. However, I could figure out ways to make the most of… Read more
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Walled in Wonders in Toruń, Poland
Toruń is a small walled city that luckily escaped much of the World War II damage; thus, while cities like Gdańsk have been rebuilt in their historic style, Toruń’s buildings are mostly original. The medieval wall encircling the city allows one to wander without getting lost, and I enjoyed finding small cafes, murals, unique architecture,… Read more
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