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When it Snows in Rome

All good things must end, and on a Tuesday toward the end of February I pack my bags, say goodbye to my friends in Barcelona, and head for the ferry port. I came into the city by ship, and I … Continue reading

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Farewell, England

I have a few hours in London before catching my train to Portsmouth, and meet up with Shreya for lunch at a restaurant that manages to try to be British, American, French and Spanish all at the same time, but … Continue reading

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The New Plan

As some of you already know, I ran into some problems with my first freighter ticket — namely that my ship got moved to ply the coasts of an inconveniently non-adjacent continent. But fear not, dear readers; my plans have … Continue reading

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The Art of Slow Travel

My first international solo trip lasted for three months. Even with that much time, I still often found myself rushed, trying to make it to the next city or country before the inevitable turnaround and flight home. I passed up … Continue reading

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To Istanbul by Magic

Hamilton, MT to Istanbul, Turkey–in 2010 and 1910. Continue reading

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