I mostly walk around, take pictures, and write things.
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In the past couple of weeks, I’ve dusted off my snowboarding gear and bought a new (uh, used?) cable knit sweater. I even ordered a knee brace (perks of that post-ACL surgery life). All of this in preparation for my upcoming ski/snowboarding trip to Tahoe. Though I’ve
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Disclaimer, prepare yourselves for a rant about something that most normal people don’t give a second thought. Typically rollaboards, or luggage, in general, don’t really evoke strong emotion from people. I, however, am not a typical person. Enter the rollaboard. The bastard luggage of air travel. The bane
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It’s in September, not October Is this common knowledge by now? I feel like it should be, but just in case, Oktoberfest is a three-week affair, starting mid-September, generally ending on the first Sunday of October. Oktoberfest started as a celebration of the wedding between King Ludwig and Princess
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Objectively, fall is the best time of year. You have crisp mornings, pumpkin spice lattes, and the vibrant foliage. If you don’t like Fall, there’s likely something wrong with you. Ok, maybe going to school in upstate New York made me love the magic of fall more than
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The last few years, I’ve made it a tradition to travel abroad for Thanksgiving. I’m not quite sure how this started. Likely my hatred of domestic travel during the holidays, stemming from a series of bad experiences. Whatever the reason, the tradition has continued because it’s a
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It seems like the Scandinavian countries are always at the forefront of design and innovation. You have heard about their progressive government and policies. You have heard about (and experienced) “hygge.” But what you may not have heard of is aquavit, a liquor that has had a resurgence of late
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Picture this: You’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, you meet a group of like-minded travelers, go out for a bowl of noodles, and the next thing you know you’re all plotting your next destination together. I think deep down we all have this image in our mind when we
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When you think of drinking in Ireland, your mind probably jumps to Guinness or Jameson. Those two have been a staple in Irish drinking culture since the 1700s, so it’s no wonder they get the lion’s share of attention. However, poitín (pronounced, puch-cheen) is a spirit that dates
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Oh the humblest of watering holes How you do stand the test of time! You always seem to hold a range of souls And cold beer hardly more than a dime The clinking, the clanking of glass The friends, both old and new Where many nights do pass And if
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Hostels The most obvious answer for solo travelers. Hostels provide a cheap and convenient option for people, but that does come at a cost. Pros * Can be extremely cheap * Flexible booking, can usually be booked up last moment * Meet new travelers * Usually have a cheap bar attached Cons * You’ll
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Travel and exercise seldom go hand in hand. Let’s be honest, the last thing you want to think about between gorging on street food and a few pours of the local hooch is your workout routine. However, it’s an important part of making your experience better, especially if
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The nation’s capital sure does know how to brew a good cup of coffee. Maybe it is mundane government work or maybe it’s the recent hipster emergence in the city that has necessitated a good cup of joe. Either way, between the exploring and boozing, there is plenty