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Thyra Travels: Freezing in Ukraine
Guess what? Two days before I arrived in Ukraine the temperature midday was 24 C. When I arrived? 10 C. When I went to Chernobyl? High of 2 C. Then, the day AFTER I left the country? Back up to 22 C. The world has a funny sense of humor. Kyiv Kyiv reminded me of big cities in the states,…
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Thyra Travels: Living My Best Portuguese Life
Well, well, well, what a month. I have always wanted to go to Portugal and I spent the whole month in a rural, small town working reception at a hostel. Initially hoping to learn Portuguese, I passed the time strolling around the city, visiting other parts of the country, and chatting with the family that owned the hostel. We spent…
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Thyra Travels: Bella Ciao: Catalonia 2019
I was excited to finally arrive to Catalonia (Spain for those non-independents out there). Anxious above all else to see my friend Aida (we lived and volunteered together in South Korea) and meet her family, I was all chatty with excitement. When we touched down in Spain, I was off my seat ready to get moving. I can’t explain how…
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Thyra Travels: Long Layover in Zagreb
My next official destination is Barcelona, but my flight left from Zagreb, Croatia. I came a few days early to see the city and get the vibe of the people. I arrived around 2am, super late because of long waits at the border crossing from Serbia. I walked from the bus station, about 30 minutes, because if there is one…