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Cold Weather Makes My Day
I am currently writing this at one of the Starbucks’ locations spread around Sydney. It’s been a while since my last visit (the iced caramel macchiato tastes different), but today was the perfect day for it. I can see the rain starting to pour from the window. I didn’t bring an umbrella, and the bus station is a seven-minute walk away, but I couldn’t be happier. Winter always awakens something in me. Some people are surprised when I express my love for this season, especially given my Mediterranean roots. But a few understand it; they mention the coziness of staying indoors with warm drinks. While I enjoy the idea of…
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New Favourites in New Life
Work and life in this new city have changed the way I feel towards how I spend my free time. In one of my previous posts, I mourned about my cozy hours in coffee places in London and about the delicious croissants you could find on every corner. I still miss them, very greatly. Personal nostalgia has been hitting me pretty hard this year. I still long for the efficiency of public transport and the abundance of career opportunities the British capital was able to offer. However, I have made some efforts to adapt to the new environment, and they have paid off! As time goes by and we head into…
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Sydney First Impressions: Flat-hunting and Coffee Shops
Good morning from Sydney! This is officially my first post written and published from the land down under. It’s been a hectic few weeks since we arrived. This city is stunning. And I am no stranger to big cities, but Sydney is especially expanded. A very simple commute can take you over an hour if you use public transport. And that’s the only type of transport that I will be using for now. Finding a place in this city is like going through the most difficult level of a video game. You have to try again and again until finally your application gets accepted. In fact, one of the differences…
