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Hole-y Cheese!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Sonali Shah | 2 Comments

Growing up in the 80’s meant a heavy dose of Tom & Jerry cartoons and a longing to taste the cheese with holes that Jerry so loved! It was only on a recent trip to Switzerland that I tasted Emmental, that particular variety of cheese. And that too in Emmental no less, the region that lends its name to this…

An Expat Transformation in Switzerland

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Ben @ FlightsCamera | 5 Comments

Upon reaching the summit I looked out at the earth’s natural wonders in every direction. I couldn’t help but be inspired by the incredible landscape. The great mountain ranges of the planet serve to remind us of our place in it, how small we are in the grand scheme of things. But also about how much we can achieve when…

Meet The Incredible Croatians

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mike Lince | 3 Comments

Featured writer: Mike Lince On our excursion to the Santa Barbara wooden church we were met by Father Anđelnko. He explained the significance of the beautiful chapel built of native oak over 400 years ago and the unique craftsmanship that made possible the building of such a solid structure without the use of nails. The interlocking logs are shaped such…

Colurful Tea at the Spice Bazar in Istanbul

Impressions of a New City – Istanbul

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Carlota Martins | 2 Comments

After arriving in the city I would call home for the next 5 months, I needed only to find a roof to call exactly that. The frustrating first few days were spent in front of my computer, going through Craigslist ads – and more ads! I walked around Istiklal street to eat and stretch my legs. I would find myself…

Why Did Marseille, France Make My 2013 Bucket List?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Lesley | 3 Comments

With 300 days of sunshine a year, Marseille is an example of the art of living. Palace and museum visits, extended lunches, inspiring seascapes, sun-kissed afternoons or moonlit evenings on the terrace, leisurely strolls through the cobblestone streets… the joys of exploring are found everywhere, everyday. In the streets of Marseille, 2,600 years of history meet bold new enterprise. Walled, old…

Belém – Portugal

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Carlota Martins | 0 Comments

In less than a week I will be landing in Istanbul, where I will live for the next few months. While it is definitely exciting, moving to a new country also demands a lot of preparation. Not only does my room need to be sorted out – which I can assure you should be considered a heroic task, – but…

The Catalan Week

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Sonali Shah | 5 Comments

I had got off the bus and landed in Barcelona. Woohoo! The city meant freedom, style and love to me, and after watching Woody Allen’s Vicky Christina Barcelona, I jotted down ‘Spend a week in Barcelona’ in my bucket list. I had arrived in Barcelona, all excited and wide-eyed and made my way to the Kabul hostel, in the heart…

Byzantine Connections – How Ravenna Changed my Thoughts on Istanbul

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Carlota Martins | 4 Comments

I still don’t know what exactly made choose Istanbul. I was never there, and for the longest time, I knew nobody who had been there. It was my first year in college and I already though about the Erasmus experience I am about to have. I could only apply the year after, and actually took one more to get accepted, but…

Tales of Adventure: Sailing the Greek Islands

Posted on July 11, 2013 by amylynnehayes | 10 Comments

Featured writer: Amy Lynne Hayes You never know what you might find in your spam email box. I would suggest checking it every once in a while, making sure nothing interesting has been relegated to this reject folder by accident. I found such an email there once. It was an advertisement email from Gap Adventures, and it was pushing a last…

Meeting the Monarch of Monaco

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Edd Hewett | 2 Comments

Featured writer: Edds Adventures I wasn’t really looking forward to Monaco. I don’t know exactly what I was expecting but it wasn’t picturesque or exciting. Fortunately, upon arrival in Monaco, I was pleasantly surprised. I actually really enjoyed my few days here and Monaco definitely has a certain charm. From the sea, you can see a city perched at the…