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In Search of the World’s Best Lemonades
Water, sugar, and citrus, oh my! When life gives you lemons, what kind of lemonade will you make? As a self-proclaimed hater of all things carbonated, but also someone who can’t make it six hours without a fun drink to sip on, lemonade has become my ride or die in the drink world. Coffee is a very close second (those who know me know an iced mocha is almost always in my hand). But lemonade is effortless, easy,…
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A ribbon of steam curled upward, etching the memory into my mind like a photograph. A swirl of warmth escaping from the deep ceramic pot filled the kitchen with the comforting scent of… Keep reading…
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by Brenna Dukes Sitting on the cool metal bleachers of the football stadium, the icy chill worming its way into my bones, the blanket beneath me and the giant puffy coat my grammy… Keep reading…
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Austin, Texas, is known for its Tex-Mex and BBQ. So, when I moved to Austin in June, I was excited to explore the food scene. As a college girl, I love a latte,… Keep reading…
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Every latte lover knows how hard it can be to decide on a drink at a new cafe or even a seasonal beverage flavor at their longtime favorite coffee shop. That’s where latte… Keep reading…
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- Lisbon Airport: Advice from my experience traveling to the EU, UK and internationally to/from Lisbon’s airport
Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport was recently called one of the world’s worst. Not a total shocker to anyone who’s seen social media picks of long, snaking lines in recent months after the EU’s new passport control measures added longer processing times for most non-EU… Read more: Lisbon Airport: Advice from my experience traveling to the EU, UK and internationally to/from Lisbon’s airport - Finding Rest in the City of 7 Hills
What started out as a joke became a very real way of navigating a city that keeps your step count over 20,000, and has no shortage of inclines. Lisbon can be an intimidating city, but keeping these 5 tips in mind can relieve that… Read more: Finding Rest in the City of 7 Hills - A Guide to Birdwatching in the City of Adorinhas
One of the very first things I noticed when I began my study abroad in Lisbon, Portugal was the aerial dance of Adorinhas, or swallows. Each evening they would take to the skies like miniature fighter jets soaring through the colorful rows of houses… Read more: A Guide to Birdwatching in the City of Adorinhas - Beyond the Palaces of Sintra, Portugal
There are two things I love most when I travel: historical significance and spectacular views. That isn’t to say I dislike other aspects of traveling, like eating wonderful food or meandering through different cities while shopping, but nothing quite compares to impressive views paired… Read more: Beyond the Palaces of Sintra, Portugal - The Open Door: My Braid Salon Experience While Studying Abroad in Lisbon
The woman standing outside the salon on Rua do Forno do Tijolo had long blue and purple braids. She smiled at my friend and me like she’d been expecting us. She stood next to the open door to the salon, and it would stay… Read more: The Open Door: My Braid Salon Experience While Studying Abroad in Lisbon - 5 Reasons Sesimbra is a MUST-VISIT in Portugal
In the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida along the azure Atlantic Ocean in what’s known as the Setúbal district, you’ll find what amounts to a hidden treasure of Portugal: Sesimbra. It is so very worth your while to bother going to this quaint… Read more: 5 Reasons Sesimbra is a MUST-VISIT in Portugal
