How to entertain yourself during your next long flight
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As an international student, I’ve had my fair share of long flights. Although they may not be the most pleasurable, they’ve gotten easier over time.
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Thanksgiving trip to Denver, Colorado
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This past Thanksgiving, I flew to Colorado to visit relatives on the outskirts of Denver. Coming to Colorado felt new and welcoming after 10 years.
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How to plan the perfect day trip during Thanksgiving break
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As a natural-born planner, I’ll never turn down an offer to create a detailed itinerary, so I thought I’d share my approach to planning the perfect day-trip.
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Stressed? Take a break with a weekend getaway trip!
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From the excitement of school returning to in-person to the stress of midterm season, a fall break sounds pretty good right about now. It’s the perfect time to plan a weekend getaway to relax in between midterm cycles.
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Break out of the Berkeley bubble with a day trip to San Francisco
As UC Berkeley students, we’re a short BART ride away from San Francisco — one of the most eclectic, eccentric, scenic and lively spots in the world.
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Cherishing my connections and encounters with people during my journey back from Lisbon
Although the moments of sun and music live in my memory fondly, I hope to celebrate these fleeting human connections during my trip back.
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What I learned driving from Northern CA to Southern CA
Over the weekend, I drove from my Central Valley town to sunny southern California. I knew it was going to be an experience because I was going to be alone and it was my first time driving there. Did everything go according to plan? No. Was it a turbulent time? Yes. I want to impart some wisdom from my 300-mile, five-hourlong drive to anyone planning to make a cross-state trip.
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Car activities for a long drive
Maybe you love long drives or you dread them — whichever it is, here are some things you can do to enjoy your long trip with more comfort and fun!
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Road tripping through 46 states
During my family’s time in North America, we traveled around 46 states in the United States and five Canadian provinces, driving in our SUV and sleeping at local campsites.
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Berkeley hiking trails to tackle this summer
Living in the Berkeley area comes with its fair share of perks, one of them being access to beautiful hiking trails and amazing weather.
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