Erasmus blogs
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Pedal boats on the Vltava
Pedal boats on the Vltava The Vltava is no ordinary river, but in fact it is the longest river in the Czech Republic (430 km). It's a true national symbol and is just as important to the Czech identity as the Prague Castle. Location If a ''standard cruise'' seems too...
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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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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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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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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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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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Durón (Guadalajara) 1 of 2
Trip to Durón Durón is a village in Guadalajara, situated near Cifuentes and Sacedón to give you an example of the most well-known villages. My grandfather on my mother's side was born in this small neck of the woods on the bank of the reservoir Entrepeñas, and...
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Exploring the canals in Amsterdam (3 of 3)
Excursions from Amsterdam It seemed like a good option to take the bus to Zaanse Schans, only 30km from Amsterdam, where you'll see traditional windmills, although there are only ten which are in use nowadays. The farms and the wooden clogs factory complement the visit....
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Exploring the canals in Amsterdam (2 of 3)
Museums In the city of Amsterdam there are many museums, where in most of them they give you student discount. In addition, there's a wide variety of things to see, from historic nature and archaeological museums to other references to sex, eroticism and alcohol. One...
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Exploring the canals in Amsterdam (1 of 3)
Hi guys! Have you thought of travelling to Amsterdam? I went there a little while ago with some friends for a few days and to be honest, it was a great experience, so I really recommend going as soon as you can. As always, to try to encourage you to go, I'm going to...
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Disneyland Paris, where dreams come true (3 of 3)
Walt Disney Studios Park Entrance to Walt Disney Studios Park There's no way you can fully appreciate Disney World if you don't go around the company's studios, for us it was very interesting. This park is divided into four areas: Backlot, Toon Studio, Front Lot and...
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Disneyland Paris, where dreams come true (2 of 3)
Disneyland Park This park is divided into five sections: Adventureland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland, Frontierland and Main Street U. S. A. Each day we went round one park! Adventureland Adventure Isle In this area, you can go on a pirate ship, explore the caves and see a...
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Disneyland Paris, where dreams come true (1 of 3)
The magical castle (of Sleeping Beauty) in Disneyland Paris Walk Disney universe in one park Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was a key figure in the history of animation cinema: as well as being the creator of Mickey Mouse, amongst other characters, "Walt" is...
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Mérida: panem et circenses (bread and circuses)
Last year I was lucky enough to participate in a university trip to this marvellous city and see all the Roman ruins. Nowadays, the ancient remains converge in a modern Mérida and the importance and conservation of its archaeological complexes were key, now almost a...
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The Wax Museum in Madrid
Hi! Not that long ago I was lucky enough to go to one of the most exciting museums you will find in Madrid: The Wax Museum. Although you can't compare it to the marvellous wax museum in London, Madame Tussaud, or to the wax museum in Amsterdam, and in other cities, it's...
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Friend gathering at home
What plan do I propose today? I'm not going to bring you a big plan, but I'm sure it'll at least give you an idea, in case you don't have anything to do or don't have a lot of money in your pocket…or simply because you want to do something but you don't know what...
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Ghosts of England - Greater London and London (6 of 6)
Geographical location of the Greater London region (Source - modified file) Around a few years ago, we went on a family holiday and with friends to London where the adults enjoyed the mornings going sightseeing while they sent the children to English classes... what a...
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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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Marrakesh III: leisure and partying 2/2
Following on from my previous post, Marrakech III: ocio y fiesta 1/2, where I told you about places for leisure in Marrakesh, I will now tell you about where to go for a good night out in various clubs in the city :) Nightclubs L'envers: This place is a kind of...
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First impressions of the city
The first impression when you get into the city is “what a mess!”, a labyrinth of streets which all resemble each other, from the sand on the ground and on the roads to more and more sand which is never-ending. It’s like the sea continued into the town and it...
