Tag: food
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Hoi An
Makayla and I have spent the last 4 nights in the stunning beach town of Hoi An, Vietnam. It’s really lovely here, with beaches and food and a delightful old town. We haven’t run out of things to do! We arrived on Thursday night and were so happy with the hostel we booked. It was…
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Return to Hanoi
We had the day in Hanoi before our night bus left for Sapa Monday night. We utilized our time by taking a free walking tour with our hostel, which was both informative and fun. We went to the first restaurant to serve Egg Coffee, a drink that is popular in Hanoi (and I think Vietnam…
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Loving Life in Lisbon, Portugal
After our field hockey tour in Lloret de Mar, Spain, Kristyn and I took our geographic location as an opportunity to travel more, rather than ride the 30 hour bus back to Bangor. Our flight took us to the delightful city of Lisbon, which exceeded our expectations in every way. We met up with our…
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Exploring the City of Canals in Amsterdam
The last Europe trip I made while on exchange was to the city of Amsterdam. Compared to the other cities I had visited during my travels, this place was definitely the most similar to my hometown of Vancouver. The Amsterdam Schipol airport is HUGE – after all, it is a giant hub of the European…
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December’s Oregon
Last December, I had the chance to visit my good friend Kristyn, who I met on exchange while in Wales, at her home just outside of Portland, Oregon. She gave me the full tour, which even included a half marathon, in the 4 days I visited. The weather wasn’t spectacular but I couldn’t really expect…
Where the Paved Road Ends 