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Continue reading →: Scotland’s Mythological Kelpies of Falkirk
About an hour outside of Edinburgh lies Falkirk, an unassuming town that quietly holds one of the biggest monuments of Scotland’s mythological history in the country. Two enormous horse-heads tower 100ft above Helix Park in an impressive display of modern engineering. Created in 2014 by Andy Scott , the Kelpies…
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Continue reading →: Hiking Box Hill, Surrey
Location: Tadworth RH5 6BY The London area has such a unique relationship to natural spaces. There are incredible parks throughout the city, but the surrounding areas can be anything from empty and boring to suddenly having a large, hike-able hill in the middle of nowhere. Located southwest of London on…
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Continue reading →: What I’ve Learned About Nagivating My 20’s After Living Abroad for 2 Years
I was hesitant to write this post at first because this is a travel blog, but I realized that travel has played such a key part in my life, and if there is even one person out there who can relate to my experience, then I should write this anyway.…
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Continue reading →: Stranded in Italy
What happens when you’re half way across the world and suddenly you find yourself stranded in the middle of a foreign country? Well…let me tell you.
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Continue reading →: A Little Parisian Getaway
It’s been just over a decade since the first time I stepped foot in Paris. At 12 years old, the most exciting thing about the trip was climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower before racing my friends down hundreds of steps to the ground. Fond memories like these…
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Continue reading →: The Arcade Cafe of West London
The words ‘arcade’ and ‘cafe’ are rarely used in the same sentence, but there’s a place in West London where this interesting mix is not only applicable, but celebrated. Chief Coffee is a seemingly unassuming cafe tucked away from the bustling high street of Turnham Green. Boasting a naturally lit,…
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Continue reading →: Where Myth and Rock Meet: the Giant’s Causeway
On the northern-most coast of Northern Ireland is a nature reserve so unique that it has given rise to centuries of fantastical tales of giants, war, and love. The Giant’s Causeway is visited by hundreds of people every day who want a chance to explore the hexagonal, basalt pillars that…
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Continue reading →: Using Work to Travel
Unless you are lucky enough to have a flexible job or have retired with a bit of money, it is truly difficult to find time to travel. Hours of deliberate destination planning, making sure to not take days off of work at a critical time, and arranging who will watch…
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Continue reading →: 3 Cafes in Central Edinburgh to Avoid Tourists
It can be so frustrating when you arrive in a brand new city and all you want is to relax in an adorable cafe, but it’s completely overrun by crowds of tourists. There is barely a seat to sit in, loud conversations are inescapable, and the constant chime of the…
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Continue reading →: UK Graduate Visa Made Simple
For those who have graduated from a UK university and you’re struggling to stay in the United Kingdom because you don’t have a job offer, good news! There is a visa specifically for you. This article walks through everything you need to know about the Graduate Visa. Visa Summary Briefly,…
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