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Packing for Mars
When Jan and I were leaving for the Intercultural Design Camp in Scotland earlier this year, we arrived at the airport only 30’ before the gate closure time, due to public transport delays. As a...
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Don’t get robbed
Rule #1: don’t get robbed. Rule #2: always look your best. Rule #3: forget about rule #2 and focus on rule #1. It’s very important to remember these 3 simple rules, especially when traveling abroad....
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2 days ago, Stephany, Aurélie and I finally arrived in Helsinki, Finland. Awesome. We got picked up by 2 other students and were brought to our apartments; after which we were given a quick tour to and...
View ArticleWould you stay or would you go?
I’ve been living in Helsinki for 4 days now. I think it’s safe to say that I can now make a proper assessment on whether or not I would consider moving here permanently. Wouldn’t you agree? No? Fair...
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Funland
Nearly 4 weeks since touchdown. And if there’s one thing I’ve noticed over and over again so far, it’s that when walking in the cold streets of Helsinki, you really shouldn’t expect a random smile from...
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Never grow up
What do the current James Bond, Craig Daniel, and I have in common? (And try to look past the fact here that we both look dangerously handsome.) Nothing? Allow me to point it out for you: we both get...
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Big fish eat little fish
I enjoy life. I love my girlfriend. I fancy (looking at) expensive cars. I dig stupid little gizmos and I’m very fond of overpriced gadgets. I love cooking and I relish tasty food. With this rather...
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27% of Finland
Last week my friends and I visited Lapland for a few days. (Also referred to as ‘the upper 27% of Finland’. By me.) We rented a log cabin at Korvala for about €330 through ESN. If you’re thinking about...
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The Capital of Scandinavia
As with the other trips I’ve been on, to Saint Petersburg, Tallinn and Lapland, I’ve recently enjoyed exploring yet again another part of the world: Stockholm. Me and my friends had again a lot of fun...
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Past the point of no return
After nearly 4 months of studying in Helsinki and working on my thesis, I’m already far past the point of no return. Ironically, it’s almost time for me to return homeward, as the international study...
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