Category: Europe
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how to be a traveler in brussels (14 things to do)
Surprisingly, there are lots of museums in Brussels. But the nice thing is that they’re not just art museums. There’s something for everyone. Here is everything we did in the four days we spent in Brussels: 1. Explore Grand Place, also known as Grote Markt, which is Dutch for Grand Market. It’s the central square…
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how to be a traveler in bruges (7 things to do)
Here is everything we did in the 1.5 days we spend in Bruges: 1. Explore Grote Markt, the central square of Bruges. 2. Get a 360 view of Bruges. Well, almost 360. You just need to climb 366 steps to the top of the Belfry. It’s a medieval bell tower located in Grote Markt. The…
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12 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in paris
1. Weather in August is HOT and sunny. Lots of places like restaurants and cafes do not have AC. While researching accommodations, I read that some hotels don’t have AC either, so AC was definitely one of my requirements when looking for a hotel. 2. August is summer vacation for the French. Many places are…
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34 foods to say, “bonjour’ to in france
Here is everything we ate in Paris: 1. Duck Confit Slow-cooked duck, cooked in its own fat. The skin is crisped up just before serving, and is typically eaten with a salad, or potatoes also cooked in duck fat. It’s a heavy dish for sure but might be one of the best things I ate…
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how to be a traveler in paris (22 things to do)
Here is everything we did in the 8 days we spent in Paris: 1. Marvel at the Eiffel Tower I had to start with the obvious one. You can’t visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower! Even if you don’t visit the tower itself, you’re bound to see it from somewhere in the City of…
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how to be a traveler in your own home
How, you ask? By cooking! 2020 has been the year of no travels. Quarantine gave me more time on my hands, so I used that time to cook different dishes from around the globe. Some were attempts to recreate my favorite dishes I’ve eaten during my travels, and some were dishes from places still on…
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25 foods to say hola to in spain
Gambas al ajillo – shrimp with garlic oil. You must love garlic in order to eat this dish. You’ll have garlic breath for days but it is SO worth it Patatas bravas – fried chunks of potatoes, usually paired with a spicy tomato sauce. I think I could live off of these Pintxos (pinchos)…
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4 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in barcelona
Get the T10 transport ticket if you’re only spending a short amount of time in Barcelona. You get 10 rides for €10.20. This is a multi-person ticket, meaning if you are traveling with a buddy, you can share the 10 rides. Ben and I ended up walking a lot, but this ticket definitely came in…
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don’t waste your time at montserrat
I’m sure many people will disagree with me, but I thought Montserrat was a waste of time. Correction – the Tot Montserrat ticket package (€50.95) felt like a waste of time. We were deciding between two options: A. Getting the public transportation package to get there ourselves, or B. Booking with a tour company that…
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how to be a tourist in barcelona
Walk around the Mercat la Boqueria. Get some €1 fruit juice, and maybe some jamón in a cone. Other than that, don’t waste your stomach space on the little snacks they sell like the fried stuff or the empanadas. They’re very sub-par. Instead, try El Quim de la Boqueria, one of the restaurants Phil Rosenthal…
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