November 2012

Photo Essay: Fall in Kew Gardens

November 24, 2012 11 comments
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Last sunday I visited Kew Gardens. I had been wanting to go since I moved to London more than a year ago, but there was always something last-minute stopping me (most of the time, it was sudden rain showers). Kew Gardens, for those of you who may not know, is one of the World’s most [...]

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That Day I Danced in an Old Soap Factory (Berlin)

November 11, 2012 8 comments
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I have had a huge variety of nightlife experiences – from sipping mojitos at a trendy roof top overlooking Shanghai’s skyline to drinking 1€ beer cans in Madrid’s alternative corner, Malasaña. At age 28, I thought there could be little that would surprise me anymore. Berlin proved me wrong. We spent the first half of [...]

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Experiencing Berlin – Festival of Lights 2012

November 5, 2012 4 comments
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Last month, I visited Berlin for the first time in more than 5 years. Well, more than 15 years, considering that I spent the previous time trapped in a shopping mall with -20ºC outside. Each of my previous visits had a fundamental purpose – visiting family. I hardly did any sightseeing, and part of me [...]

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Work Hard – Play Hard

November 1, 2012 6 comments
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You may have noticed that the posts have been slowing down a bit here at 100 Miles Highway. Ever since I went back to student life at the end of September, my schedule has changed radically. Now, after 5 hours of lectures and a 1 hour journey back home, I take out my computer and [...]

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