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We Got a Puppy: Meet Zelda!
October 22, 2020

We Got a Puppy: Meet Zelda!

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I’ve wanted a dog for something like 7 or 8 years. People in Europe bring their dogs to lots more places than in the US, especially since more people live in cities and drive less. So after moving to Germany, I started seeing dogs more. And then we met Gigi and her adorable dog Luna, […]

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How Much We Spent in Lisbon for One Week
July 20, 2020

How Much We Spent in Lisbon for One Week

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Earlier this year, Andy and I left Berlin for a few months of warmer, sunnier weather. After spending a month in Malaga, we had about two weeks until our month in Lisbon started. We decided to get to Lisbon early and do a bunch of touristy stuff before checking into the apartment we booked for […]

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Coming Out of the Fog
June 19, 2020

Coming Out of the Fog

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This is the longest I’ve ever gone without publishing a new post on this site. Even the stress of moving to Germany or being hospitalized for two weeks wasn’t enough to keep me from posting somewhat regularly. But that changed with all this crazy lockdown stuff. It’s been so stressful, so emotionally traumatic, that I […]

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It’s OK to be Overwhelmed. Or Scared. Or Whatever You’re Feeling.
March 26, 2020

It’s OK to be Overwhelmed. Or Scared. Or Whatever You’re Feeling.

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I’m freaking out right now. I don’t know about you, but this is some scary sh*t. Quite literally, the whole world is dealing with the effects of this virus situation, more so than we’ve ever had to deal with another global crisis. And it’s just the beginning. We’re in for a long road of fighting […]

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Did an IUD Make My Ulcerative Colitis Worse?
March 16, 2020

Did an IUD Make My Ulcerative Colitis Worse?

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My last true ulcerative colitis flare up was at the end of November 2016. That means it’s been almost 3.5 years since I had a flare up. Now, I’ve had a few bumps along the way, but they were all short-lived and minor enough that I was able to get things back under control simply […]

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Dear Airbnb Hosts: Be Better
March 9, 2020

Dear Airbnb Hosts: Be Better

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We don’t use Airbnb all that much anymore when we travel. Too many stories about people getting screwed over, whether it’s a filthy apartment or a full-on scam. Too many stories of how harmful it is to locals who get priced out of their homes. And the days of spending your vacation in someone’s cozy […]

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How Much I Spent in Riga, Latvia
January 27, 2020

How Much I Spent in Riga, Latvia

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My good friend Gigi was planning a walking trip from Riga, Latvia across the border into Estonia. It seemed like a great opportunity to spend some time with a friend and explore a new city, so I booked a flight. We spent a long weekend wandering through the old town, checking out an impressive indoor […]

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Is Switzerland Expensive to Visit?
January 13, 2020

Is Switzerland Expensive to Visit?

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Switzerland is often named as one of the most expensive countries in the world. When I went there to travel with a friend for about a week, I tracked my spending as usual to show you how much my Switzerland trip cost. I spent 6 days in Switzerland: 2 nights in Bern and 4 nights […]

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How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Japan?
January 2, 2020

How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Japan?

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A trip to Japan has been one of Andy’s travel dreams for longer than I’ve known him. This year we finally got around to booking a trip, and it turns out Japan is a very overwhelming country to travel in, especially for two introverts. We tried to jam in as much as we could during […]

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A Look Back at 10 Years of Travel Blogging
December 16, 2019

A Look Back at 10 Years of Travel Blogging

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At the beginning of 2019, a Facebook memory popped up that caught my eye. It was from 10 years prior, February 2009, and in the way that Facebook used to make you write about yourself in the third person, it said Ali Garland “wishes there was a good way to make a job out of […]

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Hi, I'm Ali, a full time blogger and travel addict. Years ago, I decided not to follow the traditional life path. Tag along for my travel experiences and budgets, lots of photos, and stories about life in Berlin. Learn more about me here.
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  • We Got a Puppy: Meet Zelda!
  • How Much We Spent in Lisbon for One Week
  • Coming Out of the Fog
  • It’s OK to be Overwhelmed. Or Scared. Or Whatever You’re Feeling.
  • Did an IUD Make My Ulcerative Colitis Worse?
  • Dear Airbnb Hosts: Be Better
  • How Much I Spent in Riga, Latvia
  • Is Switzerland Expensive to Visit?
  • How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Japan?
  • A Look Back at 10 Years of Travel Blogging
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