Tag: BLOG
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Bucket List: Santorini, Greece
When I made my bucket list at the age of 13, I think I was overcome by the photos on Pinterest and thought that Santorini, Greece was meant for the #1 spot. So, for 8 years, I dreamt of going to the white buildings with blue domes but in my head – this was a…
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The Best Shopping in Wroclaw, Poland From a Polish Girl
I have been fortunate enough to see so many new places on this trip and they all are special to me in their own unique way but one trip I took recently, is a trip I have been wanting to take for years. It means the world to me that I was able to see…
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Hotel Review: Hotel De La Paix in Lugano, Switzerland
A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I took a short, one-night trip to Switzerland. We planned the trip fairly last minute (five days before departure last minute) and found a cheaper, 4-star hotel that would suit us just fine. After staying for only one night at Hotel De La Paix, I am confidently…
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How to See Two Sides of Ireland in Four Days
For Spring Break, some of my family came to Rome to visit and we decided to travel to Ireland for a quick, four-day trip. We were lucky enough to see two sides of Ireland in this short time and as a guide to anyone planning a short trip to Ireland, here is the itinerary we…
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Eat Your Way Through Vienna
Aida Aida is a cafe chain known only in Vienna that offers sweets and the perfect cup of coffee. This cafe, as a side note, also sells adorable pink sweatshirts in their merch line. The cafe is 50’s themed and has pink elements all around – it’s my dream location. Aida claims to serve the…
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The Chronicles of Verona
Study Abroad – a time where forever memories are made, the good and even the bad. Now I don’t mean bad in a literal sense here. I mean yes the familiar things but besides those downs, you can have memories that are stressful and chaotic but make your stories in a few years, amazing. My…
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The Basics of the Umbria Region in Italy
This semester, I am taking a course that is only offered in Rome at my University. The class is titled “Italian Culture: Food and Wine”, who wouldn’t want to take it? A couple weeks ago, we had to do an eight-minute presentation on a region in Italy and talk about their land, terroir, food and…
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The Highlights Of A Short Trip To Milan
With Italy at my disposal, it’s easy to make short trips to nearby cities, and this past weekend, I did just that. I left Rome on Friday morning by train and got to Milan three hours later. Even if I stayed in this fashion-central city for only one night, I got a good taste of…
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The Best Things to Do, Eat and See in Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Northern Europe, a country known for tulips, windmills and bikes is nestled just above Germany. The Netherlands is a charming country home to the popular capital, Amsterdam. This past weekend, my friends and I left Rome for a little while and visited Amsterdam for a few days. Here are the notable highlights and places…
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Restaurant Review: Ristorante Alla Rampa
Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) is a tourist magnet in Rome and in January, it is full of tourists and locals alike as they scramble to find the best deals at one of the hundreds of stores just a stone’s throw away from the iconic steps. I’m not ashamed to say that I partook in…
GROW WITH SARAH GRACE 