Nice Is Just a Place in France: Places Worth a Visit in Nice, France.

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I have visited the Cote d’Azur three times already so considering European summer is coming up soon, I felt like sharing my favorite spots in scenic Nice. Nice is the go-to place on the French Riviera as the city has its own airport with flights coming in from all major European cities. 1. Plage Beau…

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My Favorite Boutiques in Jordaan – Shopping in Amsterdam

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The Jordaan district of Amsterdam is home to many cute little boutiques that sell unique clothing and accessories. During my time in Holland I definitely spent quite some money in these places. Since I know everyone appreciates some insider info on where to shop, here’s my take on that! Beadies Beadies is a jewelry supply…

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My Dorm in Amsterdam – The Student Hotel Amsterdam City: An Honest Review

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In this post I want to do I big review on my semester stay at The Student Hotel Amsterdam Center. As you might already guess, this post will be super loooong and picture-heavy. Anyway, I hope I can help out anyone who is looking for accommodation in Amsterdam! Why not a regular dorm? First of…

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Things I Wish I Had Known Before Going Abroad

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Half a Year In Amsterdam, , Leave a Comment on Things I Wish I Had Known Before Going Abroad

Going abroad is one of those experiences that everyone who has done it seems to rave about. It almost seems as if there are no bad things to it, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. No one really likes to admit that there’s days in your exchange when it really just sucks or…

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How to Keep Your Balayage Maintained at Home

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Getting a balayage is one thing but keeping it fresh and maintained is a whole different story. Just like with any hair color, it might change its shade over time if you don’t take good care of it. In this post I will show you how I manage to keep my balayage nice and tidy…

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My Summer Skincare Favorites: Biotherm, Nuxe, Australian Gold and way more!

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Summer is finally here and so are my favourites for this year’s beauty products! All of the mentioned products have been used by me for a couple months now and I have repurchased most of them over the years. Enjoy! Biotherm Dry Touch Visage SPF 50 I love this as a facial sunblock as it…

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How to Tone Your Blonde Hair at Home: A Simple Guide

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Getting a balayage, foilage or full-cover blonde is one thing but keeping it fresh and maintained is another. As regular salon visits are rather pricey, I figured out a way to do it at home. Wash I like to wash my hair before the whole toning process, just so I won’t have to do it…

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My Honest Exchange Experience at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam or Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

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Disclaimer: This post will only be about my experience studying at the Hogeschool van Amsterdan, HvA, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences or AUAS. Yes, these really are all the abbreviations for the same university. This is not about any aspect of life outside of university. It really is just about my courses, professors and overall…

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Dutch 101 – Useful Things to Know About the Dutch

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During my time in Amsterdam I got to take a Dutch class and learn some everyday phrases. Since it took me a while to get used to the language and pick up some sayings, I figured I would share my knowledge with you! Anyway, here’s my collection of important Dutch phrases, words, saying etc. I…

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