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Postcard from Oxford

I'm lucky enough to be friends with an Oxford University student, and thus was able to score not only a private tour of the town and university, but also get an inside look into student life at the first university in the English-speaking world....
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A Museum Night to remember

Many young people have a number of European festivals on their bucket list: La Tomatina in Spain, Oktoberfest in Germany, Carnival in Venice. However, there's an event in Amsterdam--and no, I'm not talking about the huge rave--one that's little-known...
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When too much choice is a bad thing

Confession: I have no idea what I'm doing next. Very, very soon (eight days to be exact), I'll be back home. While I'm beyond excited to have some of my mom's home cooking and catch up with girlfriends over cocktails, I'm also a bit worried. Worried...
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Postcard from the Woodland Cemetery

As I recently admitted on #TNI, I actually really like cemeteries. They're incredibly peaceful and serene--and in the case of Woodland Cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden--absolutely beautiful. I spent a morning wandering in this UNESCO World Heritage...
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My favorite restaurants in Nice

It’s easy to be fooled—and disappointed—by restaurants in Nice. Many cater to tourists, and feature overpriced, generic dishes and unenthusiastic staff. However, there are a few gems tucked away in the less-bustling streets and squares that highlight...
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