I can hardly put into words my tender feelings about this architectural masterpiece, the Burj Khalifa. Even saying its name now brings with it special feelings of respect and awe, but my affection for the Burj Khalifa did not happen instantaneously. When I first saw the structure from the tram,…
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Cape Town Neighbourgoods Market
Every Saturday there are a variety of markets happening throughout the Western Cape; selling everything from handmade soaps shaped like unicorns to vegan cheesecake. Every market is set up a little different and has its own vibe. We have been to three of them and have loved our experiences at…
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First “date”?
September 4.2014 Rob texted me Monday night not long after he got my phone number. We texted throughout each day for the next few days that week. Monday before he had asked for my number, we had talked a little bit about going on a hike together soon, but I…
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Bangkok
Bangkok was the last mega city that I visited on the trip. After having only spent 5 days there, I think I can say that I really like it. There is a certain raw gritty city vibe that the city gives off. On top of the phenomenal food, culture, unique…
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Milk, Oreos and Potato Chips
Milk, Oreos and Potato Chips Asian flavors have a lot of influence on food and snacks that western companies sell in this part of the world. For example, McDonalds has different flavors of pies (Taro, Banana, and Pineapple), along with rice on the menu. KFC has a chicken patty with…
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Seoul