Tag: Europe

I romanticized Europe for several years. Browsing news headlines, I thought Europe was a paradise compared to life in the United States. With better work-life balance, walkable cities, and rich culture, I was so excited to move there. But, after living in mainland Europe for several mon...

Last week, my sister and I traveled around Switzerland. It’s our favorite country of all time and we can’t help it to talk about it as well. Every year we pack our stuff and travel together. This year we set our plans on a couple of great locations such as Zürich, Bern, Oeschi...

I loved Bratislava and if I’m being perfectly honest, I’d rather return to Bratislava than Prague. Prague is just too, you know, touristy. Charles Bridge is standing room only, day and night. I’m not one for crowds even before the pandemic. The door to my apartment was not stree...

If you have already passed through the Alfama neighborhood, you probably have noticed some strange, sad, but beautiful sound, coming out of the windows or local restaurants. That music is Fado, and is known as the unofficial Portuguese anthem. The themes of fado are inspired by the loss of some...

Amsterdam My mind is sailing to a tangerine sunrise. As it blinds my eyes, I wish for the sunglasses I left on the unmade bed in the Airbnb post gobbling down on a ‘slipped my mind kind of homemade slice’ from Aunt Mary. I try and hurtle against the sunlight as I swerve on the rented ...

It is true that economically speaking, northern Europe is richer than Southern Europe, on average. However, the concept of living in both places is completely different. I’m from Southern Europe and I live for 4 years in the north. In Southern Europe, on average, life is really pleasurable....

I can still vividly remember the excitement of opening the email confirmation on a regular Thursday afternoon in November 2022 that I would be one of the organisers for Wordcamp Europe 2023 as part of the community team. (Its already a plus that Greece is on the list of my favourite countries) Af...

Europe is a land of wonders, and every city is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. It's a continent so rich with history and culture, that it would take a lifetime to see it all - which is why we've compiled a list of the top 5 must-visit destinations in Europe. From the winding canals ...

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best half marathons across the europe, check a few of these off your running bucket list. Copenhagen Half Marathon The Copenhagen Half Marathon is like a tour of downtown Copenhagen. Just don’t expect to set any PRs if you are soak...

On my second day in this intriguing Nordic country, I wanted to visit a historic location. I planned for my holiday to take in a variety of places, old and new. Of course, you have to start somewhere and when I did my initial research, one of the most intriguing historic buildings suggested was R...

Since my last post, I have traveled to Denmark, Sweden, Greece, and Italy. Many of these places I had only dreamed of seeing, and did not know if I would ever have the chance to visit. One of the benefits to studying in Europe is the ability to quickly and easily travel to many different countr...

Home to over one-fourth of the Emerald Island’s population, Dublin is a dynamic and affluent metropolis that prides itself as a tech leader in Europe. Its welcoming attitude and entrepreneurial spirit has helped to foster an inclusive hub where 39% of the city’s start-ups are female-owne...

After months of preparation, thousands of laps in the pool and many hours in the sea, I was finally jumping into the cold waters of the Bosphorus Strait. I was taking part in Instanbul’s annual swimming race and the next time I touched dry land, I’d be on a completely different continent...

Europe, with its diverse cultures, picturesque landscapes, and rich histories, continues to be a magnet for globe-trotters. As we embrace 2024, there’s a reshuffling of Europe’s most coveted destinations. Here’s your guide to the top 5 European cities to visit, with Madrid proudly ...

I arrived at Madrid’s Barajas Airport around noon on Saturday. Thankfully, all of my luggage was there and I made my way to the taxis. Thirty euros and a twenty minute cab ride seemed worth it as my cab driver happily engaged me in Spanish. I had heard about how prominent Spanish was in Spain ...

Virtually all the flights from the US to Europe are red-eye (overnight). This is so there is enough time for the plane to make the return trip back to the US in the same day. Convenient for the airlines but decidedly inconvenient for passengers. That means you often arrive in Europe (especially west...

The Copenhagen Half Marathon is like a tour of downtown Copenhagen. Just don’t expect to set any PRs if you are soaking in all the sights. Runners will pass by a slew of famous spots like the National Gallery of Denmark, Rosenborg Castle, the Marble Church, the Old Stock Exchange, th...

Exploring the Best of Europe in 2023 Europe, with its rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes, beckons travelers from around the world. If you’re planning to embark on a European adventure in 2023, it’s essential to have a checklist of the must-visit plac...

This summer our family went to Prague to visit our daughter Sadie, who’s graduated from college and moved to Europe to work as an English teacher. I decided to bring my bike, since I was tacking on a bike business-related work trip to London afterwards. I’d ridden bikes once before in...

I went to the St. Peter’s Basilica. And I can’t believe it’s for free, but I spend like, 20 minutes in the sun to get in lol. Both the plaza and the church are cool. To be honest I did not expect to go in. Since I didn’t know that thing is this famous. But anyway. When I ente...

Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe, is not only picturesque. It is also overwhelmingly ranked as the best day hike in all of the Greek Isles. You see in the picture above, with the towering granite walls and its amazing ruggedness. At its narrowest, this gorge is even narrower, and is a...

China and Europe have a long history of trade and cultural exchange that dates back to ancient times. One of the most famous routes that connected these two regions was the Silk Road, a network of land and sea routes that spanned Asia, Africa, and Europe. The Silk Road facilitated the flow of goods,...

The correlation between immigration and crime rates has been a contentious issue among political factions. Political parties in Europe have utilized this topic to create a sense of threat among citizens and gain their trust, resulting in occasional success (Nunziata, 2011). Public opinion can be inf...

The impacts of colonialism on Indigenous cultures have been devastating, resulting in the loss of language, traditions, land, and lives. The negative effects of colonialism are often associated with countries and peoples outside of Europe, we often fail to recognize the Indigenous cultures that e...

Igrew up in Western Europe during the Cold War, something that is starting to be more and more fun to say. At the end of 2023, my son is six-and-a-half years old. I am lucky and grateful for having grown up in the time that I did. In the decades before the Internet many magical technological things ...

Upon opening my eyes, the scene was calm and beautiful, the sky already a rich blue. The mood felt right for a wake-and-bake, so I rolled up a most delectable doobie-spliff; an aromal concoction of some hash, a pinch of leaf and a bit of tobacco. Jack continued sleeping while Georgina set about...

the “Ancient North Eurasians” (ANE), represented by the Malta-Buriet samples, are basically a proxy formed from West-Eurasian and East-Eurasian components. The Ancient North Eurasian (ANE), samplified by the Malta-Buriet samples (MA-1), is a genetic population proxy which formed from ...

Thanks to the exponentially growing sneaker resale market that could reach 30$ billion by 2030, the number of places where sneaker enthusiasts can pick up their grails and resellers can flip their pairs are soaring. We tend to doubt newcomer reselling sites and stick to the “good old&r...