travel
Before visiting Switzerland, I only knew the country to be associated with good chocolate and mountains. After visiting, I associate it with good chocolate, a beautiful lake, and lovely public transportation...
Read MoreThe sea town of Anstruther was a gorgeous town to walk around for a few hours on a sunny afternoon. I took a short walk along the coast (while dodging golf balls from the nearby golf course) to get to Pittenweem, another small town with lots of history and shops.
Read MoreFrom London I took the train north to Edinburgh before stopping in St. Andrews to see a university friend from Chile. Edinburgh Old Town is packed with beautiful old architecture. As usual, my favorite city wasn't the bustling capital city but rather a smaller town - St. Andrews - home to St. Andrews University where Kate Middleton and Prince William dated.
Read MoreFirst time in London and it was lovely. Highlights: finding the best falafel with Halloumi cheese, navigating the Tube and seeing old friends doing their thang in London.
Read More7 years ago I visited a family friend and her family in Sweden. Lucky for me I was able to return during this trip and soak in the beauty of rural Sweden.
Read MoreOn Sunday I took the train to the sea town of Ostend. A few hours in the sun, some Belgian fries, and I was a happy camper...
Read MoreThree weeks doing HelpX in Ghent, long enough to get into a routine and become familiar with the bicycle route to and from the city center. This is my kind of travel...
Read MoreI wonder what it's like to live in one of these historic cities...maybe you get used to walking past centuries old buildings and traveling on cobblestone streets...
Read MoreI always get off the train after arriving in a new city with a bit of apprehension. On the train there is no navigating to do, no translations to run in your head, and a bathroom is always within reach. All you have to do is relax in your seat, take a nap. Once off the train, responsibility comes crashing in...
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