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A feminist perspective on Amsterdam’s Red Light District
I should preface this by saying that this is not the post I intended to write about the Red Light District when I ventured head first into it. I should also mention that in any traditional way, I find strip clubs and anything like it equal parts sad and disgusting. That’s not to say I…
Could I Live Here? Brussels Edition
When I started telling people I bought a one-way ticket to Brussels, their responses ranged from puzzled to horrified to “Are you joining ISIS?” Like almost everyone, I was also somewhat worried about being in what has become a hot spot for terrorist activity as of late. But unlike almost everyone, I went ahead and…
The pros and cons of getting a tattoo on vacation
The night before my best friend and I took a week-long trip to Belgium, I casually mentioned that I might be ready to get another tattoo. I had been thinking about finally getting a travel-related tat, and what better place to get one than while on vacation, especially a vacation that I may not be…
Belgian Pride in Brussels
Over 60,000 were in Brussels over the weekend to proudly celebrate LGBT culture. Here are some of the festivities of the weekend.
Could I Live Here? Ghent Edition
Probably as a result of my woeful lack of research, I was under the impression that Ghent was a small, quaint town. When we walked out of the train station, I immediately realized my error. I was actually a little disappointed as one is wont to be when they create inaccurate expectations that are not…
Could I Live Here? Bruges Edition
I recently landed in Belgium and I’ve always had a habit of imagining whether or not I could live in the places I’ve traveled. Now that I’m practically homeless and looking for a place to land, at least temporarily, this has turned into a much more real concern. So I’ve decided to be as objective…
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