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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Jamaica Journey
The sun's warmth clung to my body as we strolled down the beach. My feet sank into the milky white sand with each step, and the mellow breeze ruffled my already tangled hair. About 200 feet away stood...
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A vacation that introduced a different lens.
To encounter something as life changing as traveling is rare; many people dream of traveling but cannot go to these wondrous places due to their frenetic lives. It only took one trip to an underdeveloped...
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Besseggen: The Hidden Jewel of Norway
Speechless. Looking out at the world at a loss of words of the beauty displayed ahead. Not knowing what lies on the other side of the mountain ranges or what experiences that it may contain. There is nothing...
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