When returning to your home country from your host country, you may ask, “Where is home?“, And “What is reverse culture shock?”
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Ahhh Brussels, Belgium… but what about Bruges?!
When you think of Brussels, Belgium, chocolate always comes to mind. For me, anyway. Well, Belgian chocolate and beer to be exact. Mmmm… Belgian beer. And delicious Belgian chocolate. I mean, chocolate, beer and touristy tours is enough to guide you through your entire stay in Brussels, Belgium. (And your wallet. Trust me. Chocolate in Belgium is delightful. But
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Loutraki. A locals hot spot in Greece.
Loutraki. The cove. The music. The drinks. The vibe. Enough said. Loutraki is seriously my most favorite place on the island of Crete, Greece. I actually stalled on sharing this place with all of you for quite a long time – eek! – just because I was afraid to share it with the world. But how can I be
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Why Boating Around the Akrotiri Cape in Greece is a Must
Boating in Crete, Greece is the best boating expierence I’ve had so far.
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A Locals Guide for Beaches in Greece
SUMMER IS HERE and so is your locals guide for beaches in Greece! Whether you love hiking, camping, wine tasting, bike riding, boating, snorkeling or scuba diving, we can all agree on one thing: hitting the beach in Greece is what summer is all about! And when you think of the Greek Islands, Mediterranean beaches are pretty much the
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Welcome to Paleochora! A hidden gem in the Greek Islands
Hot, sunny days. Iced freddo cappuccinos. People watching all day and refreshing dips in the Mediterranean. I mean, can you blame me? That’s what summer in Greece is all about! Espeically in Paleochora. Welcome to Paleochora! A hidden village off the south coast of Crete full of shops, tavernas, bars, camping, tide pools, coves & beaches. It feels different
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Why you need to visit Northern Holland!
There are so many little historic villages all over Europe; however, some of the most adorable ones I ever did see are nestled quietly in Holland. These 3 quintessential, traditional villages are found in Northern Holland and are called Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken Island. And I fell head over heels in love with them. I mean, how can you not think these little
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Why Le Mont Saint Michel needs to be on the top of your bucket list
Knights in shining armor. Medieval castles with towers that rise above the clouds. Dragons soaring through the air. Game of Thrones & Beauty and the Beast. This is Le Mont Saint Michel. Sitting atop an island with ancient walls protecting the village below, Le Mont Saint Michel is a stunning medieval castle and abbey with breathtaking views all around its
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35 gorgeous photos of Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island!
It has been a very chilly winter here on the Island of Crete – the coldest it’s been in over 10 years with record-breaking snowfall! I have to say, it really is wonderful to see all the snow; but on these very cold days I can’t help but dream about summer… toes in the warm sand, swimming in the vast turquoise sea and soaking
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how the locals live.
The Best Organic Farmers Market
I’d have to say that the mother of all Farmers Markets lies right here, in the Greek Islands. Out of all the ones I’ve been to, at least. And that’s saying quite a bit, because we have some pretty awesome Farmers Markets back in the States. The greatest thing about these outdoor specialty markets, to me, is the fact that
