Every interest and hobby has its own set of terms and jargon that can be a bit confusing to  those who aren’t privy to the hidden meaning. Then there are those expressions that people use to explain their actions or reasons for travelling that have become stock phrases as lame as sports analogies. Nobody asks for explanation because they either know what you mean or know what you mean •wink wink•. Just in case you have no idea what the difference between the two is, allow me to provide a few examples.   “I’m Studying in Italy This Semester” translation: “I’m Going to Whore Around Europe for a Few Months…

Thinking of taking a city break in Europe? Good choice – the continent is home to loads of fantastic cities that are well worth exploring. Below, you’ll find the three that either top my to-visit list or have already earned a special place in my heart. Barcelona Barcelona is easily one of my all-time favourite holiday destinations. It’s got everything you could possibly want: mind-blowing architecture, incredible food, gorgeous gardens, great beaches, amazing nightlife… What more could you ask for? I spent a week here a few years ago and I’m itching to go back. If you’re heading there soon, don’t miss out on these staples: • Sagrada Familia: The famous cathedral…

  Every year Christmas comes and goes and I always say the same thing – why does it have to be in December? Whose bright idea was it to put the end of the calendar year and the most demanding social holiday within a week of each other? I should get that guy’s (or girl’s – we can’t be sexist!) number and give him/her a piece of my mind for really messing it up when it came to spacing out important events.   How are you supposed to cram everything in you want to in such a short period of time? Seeing everyone and buying everything to the point of…