Tag: travel
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Medellin, Colombia, April 2015
[slickr-flickr search=”sets” set=”72157651501611983″ align=”center”] I started my South American adventure in Medellin, Colombia. Four days to get acclimatised, remember my rudimentary high school spanish, and explore. I stayed at the Dann Carlton hotel, which was lovely. The staff were super nice, and breakfasts were tasty. First tourist stop were the Botanical Gardens which were lovely…
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Berlin, March 2015
[slickr-flickr search=”sets” set=”72157651971644737″ align=”center”] I went back to Berlin to… tie up loose ends, I guess you could say. Mostly I worked and caught up with friends but I did have time for a little touristing in one of my favourite cities. Stayed at the Movenpick which was nice, and after discovering it was a twin…
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Malta, March 2015
[slickr-flickr search=”sets” set=”72157651796598319″ align=”center”] In between conferences I decided I needed some sunshine and R&R. I ended up in Malta with my mom, which was not particularly sunshiny… or relaxing. But it was definitely interesting. First, the greatest public transport experience of all time – there was an owl on the bus. Other than that, Malta…
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Creative Solitude
Before I left for South America I kept being asked “aren’t you going to be lonely” like loneliness is some terrible thing to be avoided at all costs. Since I’ve been here, people have been commenting “you seem to be very productive” and it’s true. I have been. I say, “I’m embracing a kind of…
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Amsterdam, March 2015
I was in Amsterdam very briefly for mdevcon, which was great – I gave a workshop and a talk in two days so I didn’t feel like I got to experience much of the conference, but I did meet some lovely people and they treated the speakers really well. Including picking me up at the airport…
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Internet-Lite
I’m in Mendellin, Colombia for four days. I had hoped to take a break for a bit but I can’t because 1) things (potentially good things! but still things) have come up. 2) I’m behind from being sick before I came, and it taking 2 days to get here. The hotel internet is terrible. It’s…
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Other People, and Travelling Alone
My friend and I have been planning a South American adventure in Santiago. I had just finalised all my flights and then she told me… she had been accepted to speak at a really awesome conference and it clashed with our plans. After we discussed the situation together, she concluded that, ironically, it was thanks to my…
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Things I May Never Get Used To In Berlin
I have loved spending a few months in Berlin. I’ve loved my leisurely exploration of the city, and the fabulous people I have met. But there are some things I may never not find bizarre. Lack of credit cards. Most places are cash only! There aren’t even that many ATMs! This drives me mad. Fizzy water. Urgh. Expats…
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Things I Love About Berlin
It’s been a great couple of months in Berlin. I feel like I could live here forever, but I’m not going to act on that yet. After-all, leaving is one of my special talents. But, I made a list of some of my favourite things. So walkable. I’ve taken public transport less than 10 times…