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cherry wine
Piana Vishnia (П’яна вишня) is a popular Ukrainian cherry liqueur known for its rich sweet-tart flavor, deep ruby color, and smooth finish. Made by infusing sour cherries directly in high-quality alcohol such as vodka,…
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open to the world
Lviv’s tagline, “Open to the World,” captures its identity as a city where history and modern life intersect. Shaped by Ukrainian, Polish, Armenian, and Jewish influences, the city carries a layered cultural legacy that…
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Level 4: Do not go
There’s something alluring about being told not to do something. Even when the warnings are valid and rooted in real concern, there’s still that quiet pull to lean in closer and see for yourself…
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one year ago
It’s wild to think that just a year ago I was landing in Romania for an adventure of a lifetime. Somehow it feels like everything has happened since then but also nothing has at…
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la revedere, românia
I am writing this back home in Bend, OR and still very much jet-lagged. It feels very surreal that I’m in the US and my experience in Romania is over. I don’t think it…
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In dENIAL
And just like that, it’s already July. It’s hard to believe that I have almost two weeks left here in Romania. It felt like just yesterday I was moving into the dorm and now…
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heatwave
In my last blog post, I briefly touched on how hot it has been in Romania. Over the weekend, we seemed to have a bit of a break in the temperature, but this week…
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IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN TIMIŞOARA
It’s hot and I’m cranky. Very cranky. My body temperature hasn’t been able to regulate and there is no relief from the scorching heat and oppressive humidity in Timişoara. No one quite prepared me…
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adventure in action
Once again, a month flew by seemingly in a blink. My May calendar was completely full with classes, service projects, a visit from a friend, and wrapping up the month with a trip to…
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Run. Sip. Serve. 