Erasmus blogs
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The amazing colours of Portugal
You surely have heard that in Portugal there are some amazing sunsets, maybe the most beautiful in Western Europe. Thanks to its geographic location, one could also say a strategic location, Portugal indeed enjoys some fascinating, romantic and unforgettable sunsets....
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Eco-responsible travelling: the ultimate guide in 15 steps (part 1)
The complete guide: How to travel in an eco-responsible way? My 15 tips! It's advisable not to exceed 1.2 tonnes of CO2 emissions per person per year to comply with the guidelines and thus reduce global warming. Yet that amounts to a cheap single flight from London to...
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Disorderly order - a semester in Argentina
Warm fresh bread, the smell of 'mate' and the happiness to face a Monday that isn't so tragic as it used to be. This is how I began my twenty third day in Puerto Vilelas, a small but appealing town of around 14,000 inhabitants in the north of Argentina where I am...
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My Interrail route: an intense trip across Europe
Hi everyone! Today I would like to share with you the route that I carefully put together for my first Interrail across Europe. What is Interrail? Interrail is a really really great train pass for people under 27 (everyone at any age can use it but young people have a...
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London calling: Markets
In this post, I'm going to concentrate on one of the most famous and diverse tourist attractions in London: the markets. Brick Lane: The market in Brick Lane is perhaps beforehand less well-known, but it's right next to Shoreditch, and is up and coming. It's in the...
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The Tower of London
Good afternoon again to everyone. Let's start from where we left off a few weeks ago, another blog about London. Today I'm going to tell you about the Tower of London and also known as "la torre de Londres" in Spanish. I'm sure that many of you have heard people...
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Swedish people
Well I’m going to stick my neck out and talk a little about the behaviour of Swedish people that I know from my experience. To start, what characterises the Swedes is their lack of spontaneity and that they don’t show emotion. It’s a culture that’s very...
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Nightlife in Malta
The best nightlife in MaltaThe nightlife in Malta is a decadent mix of nationalities . Looking to party the night away at some of the best clubs and bars in the Mediterranean. It is easy to get overwhelmed or walk into tourist traps. That would have you spending money...
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El Torcal, a unique landscape
El Torcal is situated in Antequera, an hour away from Malaga by car. It's a natural beauty where you can go climbing, in an extraordinary and impressive landscape. We mustn't forget that el Torcal is high up, and therefore the temperatures are much lower than they are...
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Preparation, departure, arrival: my Erasmus experience is about to start
Dear Venice, In three days I will finally be there! I admit that I find it hard to believe. So hard that it's not easy to motivate myself to pack my suitcase. I just have the feeling that it's not urgent and that nothing big is going to change my normal daily...
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16 travellers who will inspire you to travel
Hello everyone! I love being inspired and dreaming of travelling. So, what better way to dive back into true stories of inspiring travellers who have had a great impact to some degree in the history of humanity? I have purposely decided not to mention Marco Polo,...
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The typical dishes of Cosenza
What are the typical dishes of the city of Cosenza? The first one to spring to mind has got to be pasta alla Giancaleone - pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with pancetta. You can find the recipe on my blog. Source Second, I think of cuddrurialli - a type of fried...
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Pan con tomate: a Spanish speciality
What is "pan con tomate"? The typical 'bread with tomato' found in Barcelona may also be known as "Italian bruschetta". In fact, it it made from a slice of crusty bread, straight from the oven, which crushed tomatoes spread over the top, exactly like in...
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Students in the Kitchen: Gnocchi (Ep. 3)
Gnocchi Thursdays! This is a very famous Italian saying. Gnocchi are a type of homemade pasta which we often eat on Thursdays in Italy (although in my house we also occasionally have them on a Sunday). When I was on my year abroad I would make them almost every week for...
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"Pepe lucho" the pacarana
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I want to tell you about a curious little animal I met in the Selva Central in Tingo Maria: a pacarana. It's one of the biggest rodents in the world that is famous and loved in the jungle area. This pacarana is called Pepe...
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Best Hacks to Travel for Free in the World
Have you ever dreamt of traveling so cheap that you feel it is free? It is very possible. But first, you have to come out of “Expensive Traveling” Dogma. In the past my thoughts were also the same, I had a perspective about traveling that this is only for the...
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Free Museums to visit in Lima 2019
Did you know that in Lima there are places that you can visit for free? YES, in the capital of Peru there are distractions and museums open all day that are free. In this article I want to tell you about the events and museums that you can also visit today if you wish....
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Free Museums to visit in Lima 2019
Did you know that in Lima there are places that you can visit for free? YES, in the capital of Peru there are distractions and museums open all day that are free. In this article I want to tell you about the events and museums that you can also visit today if you wish....
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Staying Safe Online – Some Tips For Kids
1) Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.2) Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to...
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Living in Antwerp
Hello guys! Today I will write to you about another city in Belgium where I have had the opportunity to live for 5 months (and I still have 7 more left!). Yes, about Amberes, Antwerp, Antwerpen or Anvers, whatever you want to call it... I don't know why the name has to...