While I had a hard time comprehending the subjectivity and ever-changing interpretation of WWII last week, I was exposed to a familiar and rather relieving consistency that appears to cross cultures this week. One thing …
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incomprehensible.
As I round off my first month of classes here in Praha, I’m beginning to see how truly subjective and ever-changing history is. I suppose I should have expected to learn about an absolute different …
Please, sir, I want some more.
Little Oliver Twist does a nice job of summing up my feelings after my fabulous weekend trip to London. But seriously govnuh, may I have some more? I declare my second weekend adventure a success- …
Scandinavians rule
I wish I could say Denmark was more than just a measly eighth of my ‘homeland.’ However, considering the other 7/8th of my heritage is Swedish and Norwegian, I would like to think all of …
Revelry and merrymaking
Imagine a little hamlet in the south of the Czech Republic where orange, ceramic shingles dot the roof-line and a river meanders through the tiny town towards a baroque period castle that lies at the …
Save the Date: TBD
I would like to call my first week in Prague my “Week of Firsts.” Not to say I’ve done everything I possibly could do in Prague and am an absolute seasoned Prahan who can now …
Vítejte v Praze!
So I made it. After months of anticipation, days of packing, and hours of traveling, I made it. I’m in Prague -in one piece even! But more importantly with both my checked bags. I realized …
blades vs. practicality
Packing stresses me out. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT I WANT TO WEAR/NEED TO WEAR FOR THE NEXT FOUR MONTHS OF MY LIFE? I hate it. I also realized one of my oddities …
Prague 2011. Ready or not, here I come!
Although I would like to imagine that Prague is the one not ready for my arrival since I am a uniquely different traveler who will blow the country away (not figuratively obviously. I am not …