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Photos: 2012 London Olympics
Opening Ceremonies
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2012 London Olympics
Going to my very first Olympics was very surreal and took probably a solid week before it sunk in that I was actually in London, seeing live Olympic events. It’s strange though, I’ve been asked
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Outdoor Adventures in Mayrhofen
I’ve known Justin for almost 10 years (that feels super long when it’s written down!). We met through my best friend when I was a freshman in college, and clicked due to a mutual love
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London
I’m having a wonderful time in London so far! We’ve had a few snafus with the accommodation, but even given the lack of hot water for three days, not getting our keys for several hours
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Living in the Heart of Japan
Today’s guest poster, Heather, was my best friend in elementary school. We played schoolhouse in her basement, traded best friend necklaces, and shared lots of fourth-grader-style secrets. We sadly lost touch for quite a few
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North Iceland
Loves Where I Stayed: Hótel Reykjahlíð Restaurant: the Restaurant in the hotel was superb Shopping: There were several cute shops in Akureyri Museum: Glaumbær, where you can see original turf houses, some dating back to the mid-18th
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Central Texas
I’ve lived in the Austin area for close to five years now. The first few months I lived here, everything was new and exciting and I’d always go out on little adventures to find new
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What to Wear in London
I leave for my big trip to London exactly three weeks from today! I can’t even begin to explain how excited I am, not only to go to London for my third (and longest) trip,
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West Iceland
Loves Where I Stayed: Hótel Framnes, Gauksmýri Restaurant: Gilið Restaurant in Ólafsvík–it was so quaint and cute, had wonderful seafood soup, and the deck was lovely to sit on during the summer. Church: Hellnar, the black church
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in San Francisco
Overview I hadn’t been dating my boyfriend for very long before he surprised me with a trip to San Francisco for Valentine’s Day. I had never been, but had always wanted to go, so I
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
I only got to spend one day in Bosnia & Herzegovina, but I think it was a good first taste of the country (and I definitely intend to return for a longer stay). While in
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London 2010
With all the excitement building up for the Olympics in London this year, I thought I’d write about my second (very short) trip there. The first time I went was in 2007, and I was