As I sit down to write this, I’m so overcome with thoughts and emotions that I’m struggling to type them on the page fast enough. I’ve been back stateside in the PNW for a few weeks now, with plenty of time to reflect on the first half of the year that I spent with my …
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This post was originally published on October 10th, Indigenous People’s Day. It has since be reworked and adapted for this new site. Happy Indigenous People’s Day to everyone except Tucker Carlson and any other out-of-touch, old white dudes. Okay, context. For those that don’t know, Tucker Carlson is a Fox News host that likes to …
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There are so many ways to travel and learn French, however, the most common, is becoming an au pair in France (or another Francophone country). Today I’d like to provide you with an in-depth and extremely honest guide. Please note this post is going to focus on being an au pair in France, as that …
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Unless you live under a rock, I’m assuming you’re more than aware of disease, COVID 19 that’s spread across the world faster than express mail. No doubt some part of your life has been affected by the pandemic and you are probably finding it difficult to stay optimistic thanks to all the negative news and …
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When I first decided to visit Morocco, I had no idea the ordeal (I mean that mostly in a positive way) I was embarking on. For such a small country it is so, so, so, diverse and will test you emotionally, physically and mentally. I tried to do a bit of research before my arrival, …
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So about three years ago now, (wow has it really been that long??) I flew to the South of France and stayed with a lovely family near the small town of La Ciotat. Patricia and Bernard (my wonderful host parents) ran a Bed and Breakfast out of their home and I helped out in a …
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Meet Sydney (the “Syd” in Syd Bakes Travels) Sydney is a travel and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in many digital and print publications including Fodor’s Travel, Good Housekeeping, Trending Northwest, TimeOut, Travel+Leisure, Betches, and more. Her portfolio can be found here. Born and raised in Seattle, she has also called Australia, Québec, Luxembourg, …
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