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After living in Slovenia for a few years and stumbling through the language horribly, I can now safely share this ridiculous list of words I have been saving in the notes folder on my phone. This list is for Slovenian words that have amusing or interesting literal English translations. If you are learning Slovenian don’t …
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Looking for a way to travel more in 2021 while supporting your local community? Look no further. This article will discuss 8 reasons why it is better to travel locally (they are difficult to argue with!) and give you 6 suggestions and ideas to help inspire your next local adventure. Listen to an episode of …
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I have been avoiding writing about this topic explicitly, but it would be insincere to not address the pandemic in the room. I believe that as a travel writer that I have a responsibility to share not only the best travel tips and destinations but to inform my readers about current policies, trends, or world …
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Writing this article was very difficult and it isn’t possible to share all of my ideas on the topic but I felt it was important to at least begin the discussion. While I tend to use this site as a place to talk about travel, I am also an immigrant, so my experiences and perspectives …
Living with Nationalized Healthcare as an American Read More »
With everyone shoving new eco-friendly and green products in your face it just feels like they cost you more money. I want to share 17 sustainability tips that will save you money. Saving money is great for many reasons, but for the wanderlust, it means more travel! If you are new to sustainability and the …
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Travel is a massively growing industry which is amazing because travel becomes more accessible but it also can negatively impact the environment. I want to share some tips on how to travel more sustainably. Sustainable travel is travel that is mindful of the social, economic, and of course, environmental impacts and reducing negative influences. There …
I never thought I would write these words. I am an award nominee. Me?! And better yet, I am one for photography. I’ve written before about my passion for photography and to be nominated feels like a dream. To see my name next to the other nominees is definitely a good feeling, and certainly helps …
This has not been an easy post to write, but I think it is important to share stories. So many times I go back and forth thinking that my story isn’t worth telling because I still have so many opportunities given to me based on where I was born and what I look like, but …
The Why I Never Wrote About London Post: My Immigration Story Read More »
One of my favorite parts of traveling and living abroad is learning about new holiday traditions. Whether it is new traditions for familiar holidays or entirely new holidays! Easter traditions in Slovenia are vibrant and some have become iconic to the country. I wanted to share my personal experiences over the holiday weekend and pair …
Learning How to Make Potica and other Slovenian Easter Traditions Read More »
When I turned 30 I sat down and wrote a list of everything I accomplished and everything I wanted to achieve in life. I decided today, for my birthday, to do a similar exercise but this time write down 33 lessons I have learned and that are really important to me and probably define the …
Here you will find everything you need to learn Slovenian. As a language spoken by less than 3 million people from a country almost the size of New Jersey resources are not always easy to locate. I started learning Slovene a few years ago when I met my now-husband. Today I live in Slovenia and …
The Ultimate Guide of Resources to Learn Slovenian Read More »