Last summer five friends and I embarked on a three week journey through five European countries. Our first stop was Amsterdam, and we made sure to enhance our visit with a few stops to some popular, and some obscure, coffee shops throughout the city. As devoted observers of our surroundings, we discussed our preferences and complaints for each location. Below is a review of several coffee shops that left the biggest impressions, for better or worse.
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I am terrified of flying. When the plane begins to accelerate and my body is forced upright in the seat, I have a mini panic attack. Then the plane levels out, the pilot informs the cabin that we have reached cruising altitude, and I can relax. My fear has grown and been assuaged at different points in my life. Even before the Malaysia Airlines flight went missing almost a year ago, I was never going to fly in that region of the world due to Lost. That being said, the most recent crash has not made me more fearful of flying.
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From processions in Vatican City to bonfires in northwest region of the continent, Easter is a time of celebration and tradition in Europe. While most of the festivities tend to be somewhat orderly, on the Greek island of Chios, they prefer their commemoration of the Christian holiday to be a bit more explosive.
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Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just interested in taking a trip or two, it is important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world of travel. Here are five accounts to add to your Twitter feed that will ensure you have all the information you need before lifting off — in addition to some mouth-watering pictures.
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St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, or more commonly known on college campuses as a day to skip class and pretend to be Irish for a day. However, if you’re traveling abroad in Europe this March, you have the opportunity to celebrate this boisterous day with the Irish themselves. If you’re able to make it to the Fair City this St. Patrick’s Day, here are six pubs (and some useful Irish slang) that will help you get two sheets to the wind.
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