Tag: backpacking europe
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Chapter 1: Throughout all of my travels, the most unexpected discovery hasn’t been a place. It’s been myself. Which sounds dramatic, but unfortunately, it’s true. I’m learning to prioritize the things I actually want, over what sounds cool or what will save me the most dollars. I’m incredibly lucky to be writing this in 2026,…
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I grew up eating my Aunt Denise’s famous lazy pierogi every holiday. I grew up confused about how to spell or even properly pronounce some of my family surnames, like Staszczyk or Jarzyniecki (yes – I had to double check those spellings just now). My mom would make kielbasa at least once a week. At…
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A budget-friendly itinerary full of suggestions about what to do in Kraków, Poland. This includes free, cheap, foodie, and museum recommendations.
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I have an oddly specific memory of being fourteen years old in my bedroom with my lifelong best friend who I still talk to regularly. This is the age where you start to develop a sense of consciousness: there is, in fact, a life after high school. And it is, in fact, up to you…