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• How to Brand Yourself

  

  Academic post alert! I'm currently studying "how online social networks have transformed the dynamics of personal interaction, organizational behavior,... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Diner Des 3 Découvertes

  

  Early in my grad student career (a.k.a. six months ago), I sat in the office of one of my favorite professors. She told me all about a natural wine bar she'd... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 DIARIES, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Cooking for Two

  

  Happy. Scared. I didn't realize it would be different the second time around, but it is. Then again, I didn't realize it would take so long for me to be ready... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Brother's Castle

  

  Just kidding. For as wonderful as I know my brother is, he does not have a castle. Castelo de Saõ Jorge has existed in some shape or form since the 2nd century... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Samedi

  

  I arrived at Gare de Lyon at 10:10pm last night. It had just rained in Paris. After three amazing yet exhausting days of tasting in the Jura, I could hardly wai... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• in Yelp We Trust

  

  Last night, MLK, Jr.'s words--"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that."--shone across the side of a Brooklyn Academy of Music building. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Lisbon is the Coolest

  

  Portugal may be the only former imperial power overshadowed by its former colony (Brazil). It's a shame, really. Because when I say Lisbon is "the coolest",... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Les Papilles

  

  [Pause on Portugal.] A few days before Rome, I had a coffee date with my French conversation partner. She confirmed what Carin had told me weeks earlier: "unlik... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Sick on Spring Break

  

  A few weeks ago, Emilia bestowed the Liebster Award upon me. Merci, mademoiselle! My plan was to get to it after I'd caught you all up on the adventures of... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Pombal, Óbidos, Nazare

  

  I'm beat. Easter Monday is a public holiday here in France, so you'd think the 3-day weekend would have me most well-rested. Technically I mostly am. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Joyeuses Pâques

  

  Yesterday, I took the train from Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau to partake in an Easter lunch with Marie and her family. No matter the fact that her grandmother... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Day in Douro

  

  Guys, gals, I'm writing a thesis. Well, not yet, but I will be in the fall (or spring?!). I've simply decided I can't not do so. What a nerd, huh? Indeed. And... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Modern Porto

  

  As I've said before, I don't know what I expected from Portugal. I got a glimpse as to what to expect in Up Magazine, TAP's in flight publication as I eventuall... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• to Be Abroad

  

  In August of last year, I couldn't remember why I wanted to be abroad again. I had a life in New York, it's where most of my family and friends were based... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Vila Nova De Gaia

  

  Portugal is perhaps the least well known country in Western Europe. And the language? My gosh, it gets me every time. I'll hear a Spanish word, my ears will per... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• How to Be Genuine (on Facebook)

  

  Academic post alert! I'm currently studying "how online social networks have transformed the dynamics of personal interaction, organizational behavior,... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Spring Breaking in Portugal

  

  Hello, hello! Have you heard about le meilleur stage du monde yet? Oh, wonderful. Thank you. In other news, remember how I mentioned "these sunnier days in... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Me, Global Intern 2013?

  

  Spring break is here! And my video application to become the Global Intern at EF Education First and Erasmus Student Network is above. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Café Pinson

  

  I imagine it'd be difficult to be vegan in Paris. It would be for me, at least. There are simply too many non-vegan temptations--like cheese, and chocolate,... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• One Way to Disconnect

  

  It's Sunday in Paris, and you know what that means... not much. There are a few options though! Quite a few museums and monuments are free because it's the firs... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL