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Living the Fairy tale in Gdańsk, Poland
Gdańsk was a surprise delight. I had heard that it was beautiful, but I wasn’t ready for the coupling of beauty and history. While Gdańsk suffered devastating bombing at the beginning and end of World War II, instead of rebuilding with modern buildings, they decided to rebuild with the same architectural style that they had… Read more
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Appreciating Copenhagen’s Culture of Sustainability: Copenhagen, Denmark
Even though the city is vast, because of the lack of skyscrapers and the multitude of plazas, canals, and parks, Copenhagen doesn’t exhaust me like other cities do. I feel like I can breathe and enjoy wandering without feeling overwhelmed. The focus on sustainability – with green design, bike & public transportation infrastructure, and recycling… Read more
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Reflections on Workstays
Over the course of my sabbatical year, my goal was to travel as much as I could. However, constant travel can be exhausting for many reasons, so I wanted to find ways to avoid getting burnt out too quickly. Additionally, travel can be expensive, so I needed to think about how to make a whole… Read more
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The Power of Nature: Taupo, New Zealand
Staying just north of Rotorua meant that Taupo was about an hour and half drive away, perfect for a day trip. While I’ve heard the downtown of Taupo is nice, I wanted to focus on some of the natural wonders, so I decided to bypass the lake side area. I started with a visit to… Read more
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A Summer Saturday in Sydney, Australia
Looking at the forecast for the weekend, it was the perfect weather to get sweaty and cool off along Sydney’s coast. However, I had one stop to make before the big adventure. The Rocks Market runs every weekend between 10am – 5pm along George Street. Several stands are actually open and ready for customers before… Read more
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Making My Way around Waikiki: O’ahu, Hawai’i
Staying in Waikiki without a car limited me to what I could see on O’ahu, so if I had a chance to visit again, I would definitely rent a car and stay outside of the tourist hub of Waikiki. Still, the lack of a car made me get creative with finding spaces where I could… Read more
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From the Mountains to the Plains: The Center of The South Island, New Zealand
After exploring the West Coast for the day, I took rt 73 through Arthur’s Pass to make my way through the Southern Alps to the center of the island. Sadly the rain and fog blurred out most of the views, but I was able to find some stops along the way. When I saw the… Read more
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A Relaxing Saturday Outside of Queenstown, New Zealand
If you happen to be in Queenstown on a summer Saturday (October – April), a great way to start the day is a trip to the Remarkables Market. From 9-2 every Saturday, the market offers both local produce and ready made products. Samples of cheese, honey, and pâté gave my taste buds an adventure, and… Read more
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Digging into the Remnants of Ancient Greece: Paros and Antiparos
I rented a car for two days during my stay in Paros. The first day I spent circumventing the island focusing on beaches and towns. The second day I decided to dig a little deeper into the ancient history of Paros and explore the neighboring island of Antiparos. I started the morning with a 7… Read more
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A Spiritual End to the Camino: Portuguese Camino Days 12-15
Day 12: Pontevedra to Armenteira Today I reunited with my Australian friends J&S from earlier in the journey. We started in Pontevedra but after just a few kilometers began the Spiritual Variant journey. While I was happy to leave the groups behind, it was a fun surprise to get applause as we walked through the… Read more
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Shifting to a Spanish Mindset: Portuguese Camino Days 9-11
Day 9: Valença to O Porriño Today I crossed into Spain. The ironwork bridge glimmered in the morning sun and the Tui river peacefully moved beneath me. It was so cool to have one foot in each country & watch my phone change times on me. Soon after crossing the bridge I met & started… Read more
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