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French words with no English translation →

paperweights : kavalierandclay : samchase : audreyjayne : lucyphermann : nyahgraphic Dépaysement: The sensation of being in another country. La douleur exquise: The heart-wrenching pain of wanting someone you can’t have. Even a Sex in the City episode was named after it! Chômer: To be unemployed, but because it’s a verb, it makes the state active. Profiter: To make the most of or take...

Jul 31st

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Jul 24th

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You guys. I’m that girl. You know, the hysterical one who’s crying and sweating and dragging her suitcase trying not to miss her flight. I overestimated the technological advancements available at the airport in Barcelona. No self-check. Just one massive line for all EasyJet flights (and one massive line at the ticket counter for everyone who had missed previous flights). After about...

Jul 22nd

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People don’t seem to want to ask for help from strangers, especially in a foreign country, but it’s easy to spot where a helping hand is needed. The aid is always accepted enthusiastically. It helps that I don’t look particularly threatening; ‘little Asian girl’ does not scream ‘pickpocket/predator.’ I love giving directions*, translating, and offering to take pictures for people. I feel like I’m...

Jul 20th

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