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    Blogging interview #9: A Nomad’s Passport

    by On The Fly Blog 03/08/2020

    “I believe that those that travel and are willing to explore the unknown will be rich, as it is not money, but experience that makes us a millionaire.” A Nomad’s Passport…

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    How easy is it to be plastic-free whilst travelling?

    by On The Fly Blog 08/05/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 08/05/2020

    It’s simple. Us earth wanderers love the planet and all it’s stunning sights. So why ever would we not want to protect it? As travelers we have a responsibility to…

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    Blogging interview #8: Poky Little Wanderer

    by On The Fly Blog 24/04/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 24/04/2020

    Kelly is, in her own words, “a sassy bookworm from Buffalo who’s just trying to see every corner of this world”. She’s got awesome posts about her experiences in North…

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    Staring into infinity

    by On The Fly Blog 22/04/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 22/04/2020

    “Do you want to watch the meteor shower with me tomorrow night?” My friend asks me. In other news, romance is not dead folks. A few years ago we had…

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    My travel bucket list

    by On The Fly Blog 14/04/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 14/04/2020

    Some may say that the best part of traveling is looking forward to the next trip, and I understand the sentiment. During 2020 when we were stuck indoors it definitely…

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    Blogging interview #7: Positively Loz

    by On The Fly Blog 10/04/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 10/04/2020

    The sentence, “This is a zero-judgement space, and I hope you enjoy your stay” from the “about“ section of Positively Loz says it all: Loz is a sustainability and self-care…

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    Viral: 18 perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic

    by On The Fly Blog 29/03/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 29/03/2020

    Because I apparently prefer asking other people questions over writing my own blog posts, and because I can’t offer any decent political, medical, sociological or economic analysis myself, I decided…

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    Journals from Ecuador and thoughts from an inside-out month

    by On The Fly Blog 24/03/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 24/03/2020

    I’m writing this at 10pm on a Thursday night having just eaten 3 packets of crisps with a glass of wine. Because time doesn’t exist anymore, and clearly, neither do…

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    Ecuador day 4: a bit of introspection

    by On The Fly Blog 10/03/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 10/03/2020

    As we were pulling weeds as part of our volunteer work this morning, Abe and I agreed that after only 24 hours on San Cristobal island, we love the place.…

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    Blogging interview #6: Pints, Pounds and Paté

    by On The Fly Blog 06/03/2020
    by On The Fly Blog 06/03/2020

    A career as a lawyer, a fascination with history and many, many travel experiences all come together to make Julianne from Pints, Pounds and Paté a brilliant writer and a…

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Hi! I'm Fizz, and this blog is my personal travel diary. I have a passion for exploring the world, protecting it, and learning about new cultures. If I'm not curled up with a book and my cats, I'm probably out exploring!

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Favourites from Lapland 🇫🇮 1. The northern Favourites from Lapland 🇫🇮 

1. The northern lights. Duh. See my previous post for a little disclaimer about this! Some of my pictures were taken on my phone, and some are photos from other people on the trip. The main difference is the saturation on mine (iPhone SE) is way lower. The pictures I took look a little bit more like how the lights appeared in real life - please don’t go expecting this radioactive green!

2. Sautéed reindeer. I felt a little bad eating this given that I’d fed reindeer earlier that day, but the one thing that reassured me was knowing that reindeer are looked after by the Sámi people and I trust them to know what they’re doing. I also felt I was supporting them a little bit by buying their meat. And it was delicious. 

3. Insane Levi sunsets

4. Feeding the reindeer

5. 🌌 

6. Post-Arctic-ocean swim & sauna

7. 🌌 

8. Views from the journey 

9. A photograph taken by one of my parents when we visited Levi as a family when I was ~7 years old!

Remember, you can read my blog post for more information about my travels, inspiration, and links to information about visiting Lapland 🗺️ 

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #visitlapland #northernlights #wintertravel 

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YOU SHOULD KNOW that the Northern Lights don’t a YOU SHOULD KNOW that the Northern Lights don’t always look like this to the naked eye, particularly is you’re in an area of high light pollution. 

But you should also know, that seeing them is still magical!

If you hit the link in my bio you can read all about my time in Lapland earlier this year - perfect travel inspiration for that winter trip!

Pictured here is the ski town of Levi, in Finland, the perfect destination for your Lapland adventure. There are tons of places to stay, yummy restaurants, cosy bars, and tour companies ready to take you skiing, snowshoe hiking, husky sledding, and more. 

I also recommend you take some time to learn about Sámi culture, the indigenous people of Lapland. Think about their history, and how modern life has changed their ways - especially the drawing up of national borders. 

Don’t forget - the link is on my profile!

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #winteradventures #laplandfinland #visitlevi #northernlights #sámi #erasmuslife
WHY TRAVEL? A question that seems obvious at firs WHY TRAVEL?

A question that seems obvious at first but actually has no real answer. 

Why do you travel?

I know for me, it’s not really a conscious decision, it’s just something I find myself doing. 

I could write about having a thirst for new knowledge, new places and new cultures. And I think that is true, but it’s very subconscious. I’m not sat in front of the Ryanair website thinking to myself “ah, this will satisfy my desire to understand the world”

No, it’s a little bit less obvious than that. 

It’s definitely not for a getaway - my life (at the moment) isn’t stressful enough to need one, and in any case the way I travel usually isn’t relaxing anyway!

Often it is for culture, food and history - and often the places I choose meet all 3 of those themes

But recently the way I travel has changed. Whereas before I made a conscious decision to go to a new place, now it’s often secondary to something else. Visiting a friend, or stopping off along the way, or going to a gig can all become excuses for travel. 

It can also be said that I enjoy the process - long travel days are kind of second nature now, and I miss those as much as anything else. 

Finally, it depends on the part of the world we’re talking about. When I get to travelling further afield, there will be some intentionality about it. But while we’re talking about travelling in Europe, the answer to the question “why do you travel” is usually “I wanted to see my friend and this city was on my way” or “this artist’s UK dates are sold out so Italy it is!”

What about you?

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #reasonstotravel #whyitravel #travelinspiration #europetravel 

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Stockholm across the water 🇸🇪 Here are som Stockholm across the water 🇸🇪 

Here are some great viewpoints in Stockholm:

1. Västerbron (see slide 5) - the bridge is a bit busy so not the most relaxed place, but it has great views 

2. Stockholm City Hall - situated on the water and offering pretty views of the buildings on the other side

3. Fjällgatan

4. Monteliusvägen

5. Söder Mälarstrand

6. Skinnarviksberget

7. SkyView at the Avicii arena - paid attraction 

By the way, you can read my blog post all about visiting Stockholm now at the link in my bio!

#budgettravel #studenttravel #visitstockholm #stockholmsweden #travelinspiration #citybreak #viewpoint 

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📍 Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 May 📍 Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 

May 2023

📖 Read my blog post about Stockholm! Link in my bio

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #djurgården #visitstockholm #travelinspiration #citybreak

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Stockholm City Hall 🇸🇪 See my previous pos Stockholm City Hall 🇸🇪 

See my previous post for more information!

I do recommend checking this out to some degree. Guided tours take place every day in English and Swedish and cost 140SEK (concessions available). Alternatively, you can take the time to enjoy the architecture of the building from the outside for free. 

However you choose to take in the building, it’s an interesting part of your Stockholm sightseeing. 

Also - check out my blog post about visiting Stockholm for even more tips and ideas. You can find it by clicking the link in my bio :)

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #travelinspiration #citybreak #visitsweden #visitstockholm #stockholmhistory 

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Stockholm City Hall 🇸🇪 This imposing build Stockholm City Hall 🇸🇪 

This imposing building houses offices and conference rooms but it also hosts the Nobel Prize Banquet!

Completed in 1923 and containing nearly 8,000,000 red bricks, it has a beautiful traditional courtyard and houses the largest organ in Scandinavia. The design is an interesting blend of the more austere Nordic brickwork and the slightly softer, whimsical southern European elements (there will probably be more technical terms for this, this is just what I noticed!)

I explored the outside of the building in the evening, enjoying the low sun over the water, but you can book a guided tour and learn all about the interior too. 

The 5th photo is of a lavish cenotaph commemorating Birger Jarl, who’s usually known as the founder of Stockholm. 

Past - did you know you can read all about this and more in my blog post about visiting Stockholm? Click the link in my bio 🏃‍♀️ 

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #travelinspiration #visitstockholm #stockholmhistory #visitsweden #citybreak 

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Riddarholmskyrkan - Riddarholmen Church Located o Riddarholmskyrkan - Riddarholmen Church

Located on the island of - you guessed it - Riddarholmen in Stockholm, parts of this church date back to the late 13th century making it one of the oldest buildings in the city. The recognisable cast-iron spire is a post-1835 addition, after the previous one was destroyed by lightning. In this same incident the entire upper portion of the church was ablaze for three days. 

Many - most - Swedish monarchs have been buried here, although this isn’t generally the practice anymore. Today the church doesn’t hold regular services but rather is used for burials and commemorative services. During the summer it’s a museum open to the public - tickets are sold in conjunction with Royal Palace tickets. 

Due to its age, and significance as a royal burial site, a huge amount of Swedish history is contained here. 

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #travelinspiration #citybreak #visitstockholm #visitsweden 

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📍 Café Regatta / Sibelius Park 🇫🇮 Helsi 📍 Café Regatta / Sibelius Park

🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

📅 May 2023

(Reuploaded since instagram apparently didn’t like the first one)

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#studenttravel #travelinspiration #budgettravel #sightseeing #sunsetlover #myhelsinki #visithelsinki #helsinkiofficial 

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📍 Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 May 2023 ~ #stu 📍 Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 

May 2023

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #travelinspiration #myhelsinki #visithelsinki #helsinkiofficial 

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Tips for your #studyabroad placement 📚 #erasmus Tips for your #studyabroad placement 📚 #erasmuslife 

Scroll to the end for a checklist and save this post to help you plan!

1. Get paperwork sorted early!

Receive and save your confirmation of admission to your host uni. Apply for your visa as soon as you have the documents from the uni. Then apply for housing - through the university if possible. Do all this early, and then you can relax with no nasty surprises!

The gov.uk website is a great resource for visa help, as is the migration agency of the country you’re going to. 

2. Know your placement officer/coordinator

Hopefully there should be an assigned person in both your home and host university who looks after outgoing and incoming exchange students. If this person doesn’t reach out to you, try to contact them yourself. That way you have a face and a name to turn to if you encounter any problems. 

3. Don’t pack everything you own!

Think of all the things you use on a normal day at university. Do you need your full nail care kit, formal evening gown and spare bike parts?

They’re silly examples, but as you’re packing try to stick to the essentials. Your favourite clothes as well as basics and essentials for the weather. Travel adaptors. You can buy pretty much everything you need when you arrive. 

If you’re interested in a packing list, leave a comment and I can make one!

4. Plan a budget 

This is ESPECIALLY important for those receiving Erasmus or Turing funding. I had UK student loans and Erasmus funding when I went to Sweden, both of which arrived in my bank account long after I first arrived in Sweden! It’s important you have some money to get you through until you receive that first payment. 

5. Have an arrival plan!

I’m not suggesting you plan your first day with military precision. Just have an idea of the things you need to get done first. This could be as simple as picking up keys and doing a food shop. 

Bonus tip: be aware of summer holidays! Many countries (eg Scandinavia) might take long holidays in summer, so replies to emails will be slow in August. 

Any questions? Comment below, email, or send a DM! 📩

#studenttravel #exchangestudent #studyabroadtips #packinglist #erasmus
Given myself the ick with my own walk here 🤢 Given myself the ick with my own walk here 🤢 

BUT don’t let that stop you from appreciating Antwerp Central Station, often touted among the most beautiful in Europe. Construction was completed in 1905, but already in the 1980s demolition was being considered! I’m sure plenty of people are glad that didn’t happen

I can imagine how the building once stood proud overlooking the nearby gardens, which sadly aren’t there anymore. Instead, the station now overlooks the main thoroughfare of the city, near the end of the Meir. 

So, whether you arrive at Station Antwerpen-Centraal to start your trip, or somewhere else, be sure to set aside some time during your visit to appreciate the station building. 

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#studenttravel #budgettravel #visitantwerp #antwerpencentraal #antwerpcentralstation #citybreak #antwerpblogger #travelinspiration things to see in Antwerp | most beautiful train station in europe
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