From the various trips I’ve taken, I’ve learned that it’s always great to consult the internet and friends who’ve been to the place you’re going to because you might just get a tip that will make your whole journey even better. This was the case when I told my flatmate Nuria about my plans, and…
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Aachen, Germany: Crossing the Invisible Border
Like all great things, the trip to Aachen, Germany, in the last weekend of September, started with a Facebook message, asking who would be interested in spending the day in the westernmost city of Deutschland. In the end, after many of our little group declined due to other obligations, the great adventurers team ended up being…
Autumn in Maastricht
It’s no secret that I chose my accommodation here in Maastricht to be within walking distance of the university. And it’s no secret that being who I am, I absolutely hate walking, even though things have slightly changed in the six weeks or so that I’ve been here. Walking back home at about 6:30 PM last Friday,…
An Adventure is Only As Good As The People You Share It With
Quite a long title, you might think. But, on my four week mark (time flies when you’re buried under piles of assigned literature) in NL, something that I sort of knew from the beginning has finally materialized into a full post with pictures! An adventure is only as good as the people you share…
Apologies and Updates from the Lowlands
As far as bloggers go, I am the example for the worst kind: the one that gets super excited about something and consistently talks about it and then the moment something better comes along, I just abandon the blog and requests from friends here and back home and focus on that. In my case, it’s the…
Postcards from Maastricht
Maastricht is a charming city. That’s what I would say if I was asked to describe the place I now live in, in one word. And there honestly is no better way to put it. On sunny and warm days, families flock out on their bicycles, making this trend of walking around the city very…
INKOM: The First Day
It seems all my posts about the Netherlands begin or include a story about me walking. And I know it’s getting really boring for you to read about me walking, but really, when the only bike you can ride is one with training wheels and you want to save on money after using the bus,…
Walk, Walk, Walking On My First Day in Maastricht
Facebook is a blessing- and before you jump out at me and say that I’m already way too addicted to the social network, hear me out. You see, after I got admitted to the university way back in January, I liked the university’s page on Facebook, and one thing lead to another, and suddenly there was…
Taking a Walk in Verdun Street
I’m never the one to voluntarily go pick up stuff, take long walks, or go shopping by myself (or with someone for that matter). Which is why when I woke up today, I realized that I may have been just a little crazy when I decided to take a little walk and get some stuff…
Beyond Beirut 