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Tis' the Season To Overbook
Now that the holidays are officially in full swing my schedule is jam packed with all sorts of activities. I know come Christmas I'll probably be worn out, but I just can't help but say "Yes!" to all...
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Reflecting On America
Living abroad has its perks.I watch less TV, because I don't get American cable. So, I read books. Lots and lots of books.I spend shop less, because all my favorite stores are in the US. So, I save...
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Ready For A New Year.
2012 has been one of the most life-defining years of my life. I try not to let the bad overshadow the good, happy and greater things that happened but while reflecting on everything, it was one of...
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Switzerland: A Holiday Recap!
Having a European partner means that we switch off the annual holidays with our families. Last year, we spent Christmas in New York and California with my parents, so this year I experienced my first...
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Best Of The Hague: To Eat!
It's hard to believe that we have been living in The Hague for one year already! When Steven and I first moved to Holland together, it was a given that we were going to live in Amsterdam. Everyone...
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What's On My Nightstand
With my train commute I have a lot of time on my hands to read: one hour and twenty minutes one way to be exact. I'm still an old soul, with a preference for worn paperbacks over a sleek little...
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My First 48 Hours In India
India has always been a dream destination on my Bucket List. Ever since I was a little girl I've had an innate fascination with the Taj Mahal and its shimmery white facade. (The Sultan's Palace in...
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Jaipur: What's A Haveli?
The first week of our trip was spent doing the well-traveled "Golden Triangle Tour", starting with Delhi and the second point being Jaipur and ending in Agra and the Taj Mahal. Jaipur was the city I...
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Taj Mahal: A Dream Come True
Seeing the Taj Mahal was one of those grand life wishes but something that I always thought was an unattainable dream. I've been blessed to travel and live in a lot of places - but India was a...
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Power Pancakes + Flax Seed Egg
Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast meals, but the problem is pancakes aren't really that good for you. At least the way I usually eat them which is reminiscent of a college diet - completely...
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Siblings Reunited In Amsterdam!
Recently, my younger brother Carlo moved to London to finish up his last semester in college. To be within 45 minutes of family, to be in the same timezone, just to be on the same side of the ocean - I...
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Playing Tourists: Den Haag & Amsterdam
{1st row: The Binnenhof in The Hague, IAMsterdam letters, The Heineken Experience. 2nd row: The Heineken Experience. 3rd row: in the sun(!) pizza pies at Pastanini, riding bicycles Dutch style}Having...
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Destination: Everywhere
{photo taken in Maui last summer}The month of March has been absolutely insane, I have hardly had time to sit down and blog about any of it. Each weekend I have had big plans: from my brother visiting...
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Off To London!
I'm on the road again! This time I'm back in London to spend a fun-filled weekend with not only my brother but my Dad who is visiting us both from California!! We rented a cute little apartment in the...
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London: When Travel Goes Wrong
Oh, London. You were so cold, icy, snowy and windy. Nothing went right in the beginning, but I love you still. I suppose it's bound to happen when you spend three out of four weekends in...
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Catching the Train For Easter in France!
I've barely unpacked my suitcase from London and am off again! This weekend we are headed to France, where we will spend Easter with Steven's family. Last year, it was sunny and gorgeous - fingers...
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I'm Back! {Six Cities In Six Weeks.}
Yes! I'm back from the longest (unintentional) blogging break I've had to take so far due to the craziest travel schedule. Since March I feel like I've been living out of a jumbo suitcase and carrying...
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An Expat Mother's Day
I celebrate as many holidays, birthdays or special events when I'm in the States regardless if it's a little early or even a little late. Just being home in itself is special, but this past trip I was...
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I'll Make You Banana Pancakes
Two things that make my day: when my boyfriend calls me "Darling" (chivalry is not dead) and pancakes. It's the little things, right? Sunday morning the sun was shining gorgeously so I decided to whip...
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Proud Sister: Graduation Day!
Today is a special day for my family. My younger brother Carlo is officially graduating from college! There are lots of things that I love about my brother, but the thing that I admire the most about...
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Golden Birthday Recap!
Ever since I came back from the States earlier this month, it's been one thing after another. Last weekend however, was the big event of the month: Steven's Golden Birthday! (He was turning 27 on the...
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I'm Back!
The last time that I blogged was early summer. Seriously? It has been an accumulation of many things: work, commuting (how I miss a car!) and just the general avoidance of hopping onto my computer once...
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Back to Back.
Lately I have been working crazy hours. I love my job, (like, love) but lately it has left very little room for personal life. Time with friends, time with (Skyping with) my family, time with myself...
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The Easiest Way To Learn A Hard Language
For the 3+ years I've lived in the Netherlands I have told myself that I want to learn Dutch. Not only because my boyfriend is Dutch, but also because I've always had a fascination with languages. I...
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My Best Friend Comes To Holland!
Tomorrow my best friend comes to Holland! I am so so excited for her to be here. I haven’t had any of my friends from home visit me here yet (many weddings in the past 3 years) so I feel like a reunion...
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