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An unexpected surprise arrived

January 10, 2015 By Rebecca 2 Comments

The wrapping paper

An unexpected surprise arrived at my door today.  It came in a white bubble-wrap envelope, laced with the markings of a package that’s traveled between countries. “What could this be?” I wondered out loud, examining the Royal Mail stickers and return address from Edinburgh, Scotland. Excitedly, I tore the envelope open and pulled out a […]

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Dodging explosives & drinking bubbly: NYE in Amsterdam

January 4, 2015 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Smiles to the camera

“How do I get on this thing?” I asked, eyeing up the black metal rack on the back of my bike. “Do I just have a seat or should I take a running leap and hope for the best?” It was New Years’ eve in Amsterdam and my friends and I were trying to work out the best way […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands, New Years Eve

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For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of adventure and rebelled against the idea that life should follow some sort of pre-determined path. That's why, at the age of 18, I moved half-way around the world from Canada to the UK in search of new experiences. Since then, I’ve lived in three countries and travelled to nearly 20. My goal is to experience as much of the world as I can and to lead a location independent lifestyle. This blog will document my journey and, hopefully, inspire you to achieve your own goals.
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