Okinawa 2.0
Back in 2017, I was finishing up school when my father asked me how I would feel if we moved during my senior year. I was a junior at the time, and had been attending the same high school for the past...
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“My Week at the Stone Forest”
Out of all things in life, I believe that you learn the most from a hands-on experience. Traveling is one of the best ways to open yourself up to new ideas and information. One of my most influential traveling...
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Spain: An Exploration of Bureaucracy
When my family traveled to Barcelona last winter, we planned on acting like regular tourists. That was not the case. On the train to Font Mágica, as my mom walked toward the metro’s exit doors, a man...
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My Trip to the Flattest, Saltiest Place on EarthSawa r
My alarm yanked me out of a deep sleep at 5:00 am. I stretched, flipped on the light, and let my eyes adjust to the unfamiliar surroundings. Surprisingly, my bed was comfortable, and the room was pleasant...
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First Solo Trip to Europe
As a child, my mother and I always dreamed about visiting Europe together, specifically Paris. We dreamed of sitting at a café, sipping coffee, while overlooking the Eiffel Tower. A few months ago, I...
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Butterflies in the Rain
Compared to its year-round average, it rains very little in Amsterdam during August- except, of course, when I’m there. My family and I were riding bikes back from the grocery store (an adventure within...
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How to Suceed in Time Traveling Without Really Trying
When faced with the "Would You Rather" game question of: "Would you rather travel back into the past or into the future?" I pick the past every time. Unfortunately, I really can't time travel (If I could...
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Beyond Moscow: Notes from Small-Town Russia
When Americans think of Russia, it is usually a very limited picture: cold weather, the Kremlin, the Bolshoi ballet. In fact, most of our understanding of Russian culture is based around the capital city...
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