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Flashback Friday: The Time I Was an Au Pair in Europe

April 27, 2012

Alternatively titled, the time I was Cinderella in Europe. Without a fairy godmother or Prince Charming. First off, a lot of people might be asking, what the heck is an au pair? When I told people in the United States of my plans to work ...Read More

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Flashback Friday: Springtime in Rome

March 30, 2012

We’ve finally gotten our first taste of spring like temperatures here in Seoul and it has me in anticipation of what is to come. I’ve mentioned it here before, but I absolutely adore the “transition” seasons. Not too hot, not too cold, and in ...Read More

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Flashback Friday: Naples, December 2009

July 15, 2011

I’m currently reading Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano’s account of Naples’ Camorra crime organization, and my mind keeps wandering back to the day I spent in what many consider to be the blight of Italy’s beautiful landscape. Because Italy is a traditionally Catholic country they celebrate ...Read More

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