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The Magical Water Under Sligachan Bridge
There is a legend about a river that lies under the Sligachan Bridge in the Isle of Skye. The story goes that, or at least what I was told by my tour guide, two clans were constantly at war and decided that to have peace, their children would marry one…
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Gondola Ride In Venice
A year ago today, I was exploring the beautiful city of Venice, Italy. For most of my life, I had dreamed of visiting Venice. In fact, riding a gondola down the water canals was on my bucket list.
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My last trip to Rome
There is a legend in Rome that if you throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder in the Trevi Fountain, you will have good luck that will ensure you return to Rome.
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Hike up Arthur’s Seat
During my first few days in Edinburgh, I made friends with some other students in my study abroad program. We all decided to hike Arthur’s Seat the Saturday before classes started. I will explain to those of you who are unfamiliar with Arthur’s Seat.
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Livraria Lello
During my sophomore year at UNC, I decided to take Portuguese. I had contemplated taking Spanish, but a friend who had a great experience taking Portuguese suggested that I take it instead. I spent the following three semesters taking Portuguese.
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My 21st Birthday
In honor of my birthday this week, I decided to write about my 21st birthday in Scotland. About 2 months before my birthday, my friends and I were hanging out at the local bar. Ed Sheeran randomly came up in the conversation, and with that, I commented that I wished…
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The unplanned visit to Dumbarton Castle
I may have mentioned it in other posts, but I have strong Scottish ancestry. My Dad, for instance, found after taking ancestry DNA tests that he had been 60% Scottish, which was no surprise seeing my grandfather wore kilts on special occasions in the town he lived called Aberdeen, North…
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Mouthwatering treats of Brussels
Towards the end of my study abroad experience, I tried to fit into as many trips as possible. My goal was to visit the bigger, iconic European cities before I went home. So, in April, my friend and I decided that we wanted to go to Amsterdam, one of the…
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Solo Trip to St. Andrews
I am sure many of you recognize where this picture was taken, especially all the golf lovers. Here I was, standing in front of the famous Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course. For those like me who weren’t aware of the significance of this place, I will explain. After much…
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The best restaurant in Rome
During spring break, my friends and I decided to visit Italy. Over two weeks, we explored several cities in Italy, one being Rome. We stayed in Rome for a few days, wanting to take the time to explore the many attractions the city had to offer. I am not sure…
Mary Kate Burns 