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Martinique

A Swiss-Peruvian mutt, born and raised under the Californian sun. I love food #nomnom and traveling. I probably use too many hashtags in everyday life but my true talent lies in telling bad jokes - that people surprisingly laugh at. Follow the food I eat and places I see by following me on Instagram at: martinique89

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How to save for a gap year: 10 things to start with today
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If there is one piece of advice that I could offer to anyone, it would be to travel. Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can....

Why learn French
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French is beautiful. It makes pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat sound like drops of heaven. It makes the most basic objects sound incredib...

10 reasons why Dubai should be on your travel bucket list
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As an Arabic proverb goes, “Who lives sees, but who travels sees more.” Traveling is an eye-opener. You taste new flavors, get involved in new experie...

5 things to do in Shanghai on a budget
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Nihao! Or should I say, hello! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re highlighting some tips in your Chinese travel book and packing your bags for...

How to document and share your travels
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It’s hard when a dream trip comes to an end and you have to unpack, get used to routines and work again, and tell and retell stories about your advent...

5 easy languages to learn
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Learning a new language is no easy task. It calls for commitment, determination and motivation. But some languages are just easier to learn than other...

10 things to eat in Malta
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Malta is way more than just a speck in the Mediterranean Sea – it’s a heavenly island full of beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, and mouth-water...

Battle of the beach destinations: San Diego vs. Miami
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When it comes to fun in the sun and toes dipped in the sand, San Diego in California and Miami in Florida should top anyone’s list, especially if Amer...

10 tips for making friends while traveling
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Beside all the adventures and memories, meeting new people and making friends from around the world is what makes traveling so much fun. Travelers, ba...

5 things we bet you didn’t know about Tokyo
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Here are five things you may or may not have known about Tokyo, host to the 2020 Olympic Games and producer of some of my all-time favorite horror mov...

15 things to eat in Australia
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Australia reminds me a lot of California: sun-soaked beaches, easy-going people, and food that is as delicious as it is diverse. Even though the conti...

How to use Instagram to plan your next trip: 5 tips
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We’re all familiar with Instagram. It’s a great way to share photos of how Starbucks misspelled your name, videos of you zip lining through the Costa ...