It's that (travel) time of year again! I'm writing from a train to Toronto, where hopefully I'll be able to upload pictures and this post (fingers crossed; the WiFi bandwidth isn't great). This year's trip is to Italy, purely for leisure, with a friend. We're starting off in Rome, travelling to Isola d'Elba to soak … Continue reading How I Travel with an 18+4L Backpack (and my purse)
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Bucket Lists and Goal Setting
I recently came across a journal entry from 2010 or so - a life-planning entry of sorts. The fact that I was already talking about becoming a doctor at the time kind of surprised me, because I distinctly recall feeling lost as to what I'd do with my life until discovering MD/PhD programs in my … Continue reading Bucket Lists and Goal Setting
Minimalist Travel: European Spring Edition
Summer is here! Well, not officially, but we've been privy to some gorgeous weather and warm temperatures this side of the Atlantic. I'm about a third of the way through a trip through Germany, the Benelux region, and Iceland. So far, I've explored Bavaria from München, visited the Rhine and Black Forest from Frankfurt, and … Continue reading Minimalist Travel: European Spring Edition
Northern demoiselle 