Translation blog by Holly in English
Holly Probyn
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This is my translations blog with useful content for Erasmus in English
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How to use the tram in Tenerife.
Although it's likely that in your hometown you'll be more used to the tram system, it will obviously have its differences when using it in another part of the world. On the occasional chance that you might use it, it would be a good idea to read this article on how to...
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Let the show begin! The best musicals in Madrid
Hello! For me, as I'm a great lover of the theatre, going to a musical is one of my favourite things to do. Today I'm writing about my experience at four of the most famous musicals which have been put on in Madrid and ones I recommend seeing without a doubt. The Lion...
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Quinoa and mango salad
Hi everyone! Today I'm doing a salad dressed in vinegar and chia seeds. I hope you like it. Ingredients Defrosted green beans. (Source) 200 grams of quinoa. 400 millilitres of water to cook the quinoa in. 150 grams of frozen green beans (you can use them as they are or...
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Voluntary work in Iceland (1 of 2): Volunteering in a school
I wanted to take a short break from my studies and having read so many lovely stories on Iceland, I said to myself it would be the ideal place to enjoy my time off. The more I did my research, the more it became a dream to be able to see this country with my own...
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Now I'm an Erasmus student in Ghent
Arriving at the halls of residence When I arrived at University of Ghent office to pick up my room key, I finally knew which halls of residence I was going to be staying in. Given that it was the first flat, I thought I would be on the first floor, but actually, it was...
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Durón (Guadalajara) 2 of 2
The streets in the village It's true that Durón is very small, and although it has beautiful places to go for long walks and even not to bump into anyone, it's impossible to get lost. In fact, we can go on a little walk along some of the most popular streets: Mensones...
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Brussels
Hi everyone! Continuing with my trips as an Erasmus student in Belgium, in this post I'm going to write about my experience in the Belgian capital: Brussels. What to see in Brussels? All journeys in Brussels always start in the same place: la Grand-Place or Grote Markt,...
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The beautiful Clervaux
Hi everyone! How are you? A little while ago I went to Luxembourg with some friends and not only did we love the capital, but also the other different places we visited; one of these places was Clervaux. It's true that we didn't spend enough time in this city like we...
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(D6) Erasmus in Venice: Welcome Day at my host university (IUAV)
Dear Venice, Today was a day I couldn't wait for: the Erasmus students Welcome Day at my host university (IUAV)! The first step to university I got lost along the way (so I was went behind the building hier matin en allant au marché 'yesterday morning on the way to...
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(D5) Erasmus in Venice: markets, snacking and making music
Dear Venice, I was informed that there were different markets in the city, and I was pleased to see that many of them were organic. As I've always had a healthy lifestyle and respect towards the environment, I decided to walk long the Rio Terà dei Pensieri (a river in...
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Travelling around Andalusia
During my year in Seville, I had the chance to travel a bit around Andalusia. Every weekend, the Erasmus society organised excursions. I didn't just take part in one excursion with the group, I went on other trips with small groups, family and good friends. Gibraltar, a...
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Cabo de Palos and Calblanque Regional Park
Cabo de Palos, home to a fishing village, is situated in Cartagena, southeast in the Murcia region. It's about 80 kilometres from the city Murcia, just before you get to la Manga del Mar Menor. It's a small village full of little bays which are well looked after, ideal...
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Malaga in two days
Malaga in two days Date of the trip I went to Malaga from 18th to 20th June 2018 to meet my brother. Reasons for going on the trip I was an Erasmus student in Granada for 6 months and my brother wanted to visit me. The flights from Brussels were cheaper to Malaga than...
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Going on a night out in Birmingham
Well, I don't know if you are aware, but Birmingham is a university city; for that reason, it has such a great student lifestyle. You won't ever get bored here. Pubs to go to Sacks of Potatoes: this pub is at the Aston University campus. If you take out a student card...
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(D7) The first ESN event in Venice: international dinner
Dear Venice, This morning I dedicated myself to organising the administration. I went back to the international office to pick up my "Learning Agreement" (a study contract) signed by my host university. (As I have already mentioned in this article, I had already been...
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How to rent out an apartment: all the useful information for landlords
Are you a landlord and want to rent out your apartment? If you are starting out and you would like to know how to lease an apartment, well, this article is for you! In this guide, you will find out in a few steps what to do when leasing an apartment as a lessor: Do you...
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Retiro Park and the Crystal Palace in Madrid
During the second day of my trip to the stunning city Madrid and the most beautiful and happy capital in Europe, I was able to discover another side to the Spanish capital, a calmer and more natural side. In fact, the Spanish capital is really dynamic and it's always...
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Vejer de la Frontera
31st March 2015. Hiking in Vejer de la Frontera This weekend I went on a hike with my scout group from Barbate to Vejer de la Frontera, which are two villages situated about fifty kilometres from Cadiz. The hike (18km) was particularly interesting because we had to...
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Erasmus in Venice: Did I catch the Coronavirus for my birthday?
(Erasmus in Venice - Diary - One week by myself) Dear Venice, It's a week since I've written something... Lots of events have been restricted and there have been lots of cancellations and changes... Well, I have felt quite overwhelmed. But if by writing and sharing this...
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Why travel? 10 things I get from travelling
Hi everyone! Today I would like to share with you what I get out of travelling and what I continue to get from it. I'm not going to describe in detail all the life lessons that it has taught me up until now, but rather the question of "why" we should travel. But an...
