Here, I share a few stories of cities in Europe and North America that exceeded — or fell short of — my expectations.
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I’m ready for a vacation!!
Read moreAt the end of our semester in Italy, I was sad to say goodbye but ready to see my family and friends stateside.
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Back to class
Read moreMy second study-abroad travel week took me to Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Prague.
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Prague revisited
Read moreAssuming I would be bored visiting Prague a second time, I planned to escape to Germany. But the Bohemian capital reeled me in again.
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An epic American night…in Italy
Read moreWhile in Italy, I pulled an all-nighter to watch Barack Obama win the presidential election, a pivotal political moment for the U.S. and the world.
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Tales of an expat
Read moreSometimes a great adventure story comes from the simplest act of moving outside one’s comfort zone, as expats do.
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Travel Week 1 Part 4: Dublin
Read moreWhile on break from school in Italy, I spent a few days exploring Dublin and the surrounding countryside with my Oregon friend Tiffany.
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Travel Week 1, Part 3: Brussels
Read moreWaffles, chocolate, beer and pomme frites: My 14 hours in Brussels were devoted to eating and sightseeing like a quintessential American.
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Climbing Verona’s Scalone San Pietro
Read moreVerona is a distracting place: one minute you’re headed to a Roman amphitheater, the next you’re climbing a beautiful, mysterious staircase.
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Travel Week 1, Part 2: Paris
Read moreFor some reason, I was determined to hate Paris — but its romantic streets and drop-dead-gorgeous sights won me over.