I celebrated my 30th birthday in the Swiss Alps – and not just because of the world-class skiing.
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My Life-Affirming Day in the Helsinki Archipelago
Even if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting such fine Finns as I have, I hope this post inspires you to take your own trip to Finland – it is truly a life-affirming place.
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The Great Lavender Schism
I didn’t ever end up finding the rolling fields of lavender that had motivated me to visit the south of France – but I found something much better.
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Chasing Vincent’s Sun
Although I spent just a few hours in Arles, I felt oddly more satisfied when I left than I have after exploring more famous cities for days or even weeks.
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Backpacking in Bougey Southern France
Southern France is one of the most expensive places in Europe, so it might surprise you that I backpacked there. Or tried to backpack, at least.
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The Nude Beach of Cinque Terre
How a very brief trip to seedy Italian nude beach made me call almost everything into question.
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The Pleasure Principality
If you’re unsure as to whether a visit to Monaco is worth it, I can assure you the answer is “yes.”
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Is Oslo A Boring Place To Travel?
Norway’s capital has a reputation of being boring, but is it warranted? The pros and cons of visiting Oslo, according to me.
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The Other Side of the Berlin Wall
Berlin has gained an international reputation for its all-night parties, sex clubs and other assorted debaucheries, so it’s ironic that I may well have fallen in love here.
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The Paradox of Venice, Italy
Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.
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