Tag: travel
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Accra, Ghana
November 3rd Our journey continued as we landed at London Heathrow Airport early in the morning. For the first time in two months, we felt the crisp, cold air as we stepped off the plane and onto the bus to the terminal. I have to admit, it was surprisingly refreshing to feel cold again, it…
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Austin, Usa
October 30th We arrived in Austin by late afternoon in time for dinner with Carla and Kathryn at a nice Mexican restaurant. Carla is a close friend of my grandparents and knows my mum from my grandparents’ time in Lahore, Pakistan, many years ago. It was lovely to reconnect after many, many years! October 31st…
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Dixie Dude Ranch, Bandera, USA
October 28th We had some time to kill before checking into the ranch, so we found a fantastic Mexican food truck called Tacos Los Quincitos—absolutely delicious. And then relaxed at a lovely park nearby. Once we checked in at the Dixie Dude Ranch, we jumped straight into the fun with our first horseback ride of…
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Destin, Usa
October 19th On our way to Destin, we stopped at a Buc-ee’s. We’d heard it was an experience not to be missed, and it totally lived up to the hype: clean toilets, cheap petrol, and surprisingly tasty food! The drive to Destin was long but absolutely worth it. After settling into our hotel, we went…
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Palm Beach Gardens
October 14th I took the Tri-Rail train from Miami to Mangonia Park, and I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the train was. The journey offered lovely views along the way, making it even more enjoyable. Evija, her sister Enja, and their mom Jana picked me up, and it was so heartwarming to see them…
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Miami, USA
October 11th We arrived in the vibrant city of Miami and were absolutely thrilled by the stunning view from Kira’s apartment. Kira, a dear friend of my mum’s from Switzerland, generously let us stay in her incredible flat. A huge thank you, Kira! October 12th The aftermath of hurricane Milton meant that the weather was…
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New Bern, USA
October 7th Does New Bern ring a bell? It was founded by a man from Thun, a town near where my grandparents live. As a Bernese family, visiting New Bern felt like a must! Once we arrived, we couldn’t help but giggle when we saw Bernese flags everywhere—it felt like a little slice of home…
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Washington, USA
October 1st: We finally arrived just outside Washington, D.C., at Sava’s house (one of my mum’s dear university friends). He warmly welcomed us with a delicious home-cooked dinner—a true feast! There was an excellent potato curry paired with sour cream, homemade red cabbage kimchi, beans with queso fresco, and soft tortillas. October 2nd: We ventured…
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New York City, Usa
September 24th We were off to the great city of New York, where we were warmly welcomed by Aunty Rose, her daughter Amara, and their little dog, Dakota. We were fortunate to stay at Aunty Rose’s apartment for the week. Amara and Aunty Rose prepared us a delicous meal and we enjoyed reconnecting. Once settled,…
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Quebec City, Canada
September 16th We headed off to Quebec City with one major goal: to taste authentic poutine. We found ourselves at “Chez Gaston” and absolutely devoured some delicious poutine. Once that craving was satisfied, we checked into our hostel and didn’t have much else planned for the day. We decided to wander around, then spent some…