Translations blog of Kate in English
Kate Norman
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This is my translations blog with useful content for Erasmus in English
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Advice to avoid feeling like you will die from nostalgia
Yesterday, I realised that I have been living by myself for four months now. Four months in a foreign country and, strangely, I have survived. Not only have I survived, I have actually had an amazing time here. Before coming, especially the night before the trip, there...
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"How is Mexico viewed from abroad?"
It's "normal" that we have ideas and stereotypes associated with a country. For example, we say: Italy = pizza, spaghetti, etc. source France = cheeses, we think about some of the 365 different types of cheese, or one of their delicious and exquisite wines from...
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Is it necessary to go to a city where they speak English?
I'm going to do my Erasmus placement in Italy. In Italy? They don't speak English there, plus, Italian won't help you in the future. Who speaks Italian outside of Italy? Every employer will require you to speak English, you have to learn English, you have to eat English...
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History of the city
Amiens can be found in the northern part of France; it is the capital of the Somme department in the region of Picardy, or Picardie in French. Despite being a small town, it is very well-known for its famous cathedral: the Notre Dame ´Amiens, or, in English it...
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A visit to Mechelen (Malinas)
In order for you to get to know a little more about the town where I have lived for two months now, I'm going to tell you some more about it, focussing on the places that are worth visiting. I won't begin before I have welcomed Celia; this is dedicated to her and the...
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21 things I don't like about the UK
Hello again, everyone! We all know that moving to another country is never an easy task, nor is it for the faint-hearted. A different culture, gastronomy, timings, traditions, customs, habits, language... For this reason, in today's blog post I am going to tell you...
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The Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum
Hello, I hope that each and every one of you is well. Today I want to tell you about one of the best museums in Peru, which has become an obligatory step for those who visit Peru, and especially those who visit the northern part of my wonderful and varied...
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6 similar things between Italy and Peru
Hello everybody! I hope that you are very well. Let me tell you, recently I have been thinking about the similarities between Italy, where I have been living for the past six months, and Peru, where I have lived my entire life. So, these following things are what I...
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Reasons to feel proud of Peru (Part I)
Dear world, this story started thousands of years ago when our great-great-grandparents started a job that every Peruvian is still working on to this very day. The job was very simple; it was to unite us all. To unite us not only with each other, but also our...
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Reasons to feel proud of Peru (Part II)
Hello everybody! I hope that each of you is still very well! So, now we will continue to explore more reasons for us to continue falling in love with Peru! Without further ado, let's continue with more reasons to love the land of the Incas: Reason 5: ancestral cultures...
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The beautiful floating islands of Uros, in Puno
Hello everybody! Today I would like to tell you about my amazing experience in Puno, the magical floating islands in particular! This is so that if any of you ever have the opportunity to go, don't think twice about it! You can not only venture out to see these islands,...
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Cordoba: Mezquita and Colour
I'm sure that when you hear about Córdoba, Andalucía, the first thing you think about is the gorgeous Mezquita Cathedral that, even though expectations are high, will still surprise you! But Cordoba is so much more than just the Mezquita! Cordoba has streets filled...
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Bolivia: Santa Cruz and Aqualand
Hello everyone, I hope that you are very well! Today I'm going to continue with the second part of my trip to Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. After having met Judith and her family through cough-surfing, we stayed to eat breakfast together at home. On that day we...
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Spanish Gastronomy. Castille and the North of Spain
Spanish gastronomy is one of the most well-known and admired in the world. As the Spaniard that I am, I'm going to talk to you about some of the typical dishes from the different Autonomous Communities of Spain. Each and every one of the has different ingredients,...
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10 Things to See in Rome, Don't Miss Number 7!
Today I am returning to a country that has been a second home for me for quite a while now, we are flying to Italy! More specifically, we are going to Rome. What to see in Rome? What to do in Rome? How much time in Rome? How many days will it take? These are all...
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Florence: 10 essential locations, don't miss number 1!
I will never be able to forget my trips to Florence. I have visited the wondeful city twice now. but I can definitely say that I will never get tired of seeing it. It's impressive when you see the photos, newspapers, adverts, movies... But it's more impressive even when...
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5 Essentials for 2019 in Europe
Another day, another post based on my experiences! I'm going to show you the places you should visit in 2019. If you haven't been there already, of course. People like Europe, and they like it very much, every spectacular corner that its cities hide. In Europe there is...
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House of Ballumbrosio
Hello everybody! I hope that each and every one of you is well. Let me tell you that once there was a man who made the earth tremble when he stomped his feet; this man was called Amador Ballumbrosio. He was a great musician and dancer, representing the Afro-Peruvian...
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Venice: 15 essentials in 48 hours.
Do you only have one weekend to see Venice? Stay calm, you will still be able to enjoy almost all of the city of Venice in 48 hours. Although there are lots of enchanting and wonderful corners, in general you can see Venice in a small amount of time - that's if you...
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BUDAPEST: 7 things to do, number 4 is essential!
During my Erasmus experience I told you that I had enjoyed a lot of travelling and getting to know many cities in Europe. The one I liked the most and the one I would undoubtedly return to visit again in the future, was Budapest. In the four days I spent there I enjoyed...
