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An Amazing Malibu Daytrip

Ah, Malibu! What a magical place.

In October 2019, I found myself driving down the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) on a gorgeous, sunny day with the dream of exploring different beaches in Malibu. Here’s what I discovered.

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Travel: A Daytrip To Oxford, UK

How have I lived in the UK for five years and never visited Oxford? As fate would have it, my UK visa program, now called The Global Talent Visa (formerly Tech Nation Visa), was hosting an event at the university and a group of us decided to go earlier to see more of Oxford. This happened in late January 2020, before COVID-19. Our day ended up being so much fun and I wanted to share some highlights with you, should you want to plan a day trip to Oxford!

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LONDON, RESTAURANTS

London: Bao & Bing

Allow me to introduce you to one of my new favorite restaurants in London: Bao & Bing!

Located in Marylebone, Bao & Bing is a Taiwanese street food restaurant with delicious cocktails. I’ve had the pleasure of eating at Bao & Bing twice now and both times have been incredible. I’ve curated a delicious assortment of photos and recommendations for you. Warning: If you’re not hungry you will be by the end!

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Travel: What To See, Do and Eat in Budapest, Hungary

I’ve been to Budapest, Hungary four times now and I have not blogged about it yet. Shame on me, because it’s such a lovely city to spend a long weekend in. From its gorgeous architecture, rich history, and decadent food, here are a few of my favorite things to see and do while in Budapest.

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Travel: A Day Trip To England’s Dover Castle

One of the benefits of living in the UK is that I get to take day trips to fantastic destinations that are close to London. I recently took a day trip to Dover Castle, the largest castle in England. Described as the “Key to England,” due to its defensive significance throughout history, Dover Castle not only boasts a rich history, an incredibly well-preserved tower, and beautiful grounds, making it a fantastic place to spend a day. In this post, I’m sharing my experience visiting, plus tips and lessons learned. I’ve also embedded a video chronicling my day at Dover Castle at the end of this post. Let’s dig in!

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