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Charm abounds in Andalucía, Spain’s southern region
It’s easy to see why Lonely Planet named Sevilla its top city to visit in 2018.
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A love letter to train travel: why trains are better than planes
Trains are better than planes, the end.
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We’ll always have (Christmas in) Paris
Traveling for Christmas may seem glamorous, but what matters most is not where you are, but who you spend it with.
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Florence is the perfect fall destination
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Florence for its temperate weather, fall foliage, and thinner crowds.
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6 reasons every 20-something should visit Lisbon right now
Last year, Condé Nast Traveler named Lisbon the most underrated city in Europe. It won’t stay that way for long.
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5 key differences between Madrid and Barcelona
It’s hard not to compare Barcelona and Madrid—as the two biggest cities in Spain they share many similarities, but what stood out most to me were their differences.
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Texan in Spain: Six reasons (and counting) why I love Madrid
Madrid is a warm, captivating city that I’ve only just begun to explore, but I can already say me encanta.
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#HoustonStrong: Texans come together during Hurricane Harvey
I’ve never been more proud to be Texan.
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How travel began to feel like home
As a third culture kid, I learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
alex vickery
multilingual content strategist & storyteller
Blog (archive)
You can find my current blog about life abroad on Substack. For a trip down memory lane, check out my archive below.
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