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My Vienna Bucket List

January 23, 2020 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Vienna is on numerous lists for best places to visit in the world, especially in Europe. Why? There’s a lot to do and something for everyone no matter if you’re a foodie, artsy, or a partier. In addition, it’s not nearly as expensive as countries in western or northern Europe and the city center is very walk-able whilst also having safe, affordable, and efficient public transportation. Food-wise I ate mostly at their amazing Naschmarkt and top ranked Christmas markets and […]

Categories: Austria, Central Europe, Travel, Vienna • Tags: Austria, Backpacking, Central Europe, Eurotrip, Travel, Travel Photography, Travel Writing, Vienna

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My Budapest Bucket List

January 22, 2020 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Philly: London: Budapest: Budapest has easily become one of my favorite cities in the world. Why? It’s exceptionally affordable, safe, and it’s located in central Europe which makes traveling to other European countries extremely convenient. What’s more is Budapest just has so much to see and do! For example, I went to an opera performance translated to “The Bat” at Erkel Theater because their main opera house was undergoing renovations. I sat nearly front row for a little more than […]

Categories: Budapest, Central Europe, Europe, Hungary, Travel • Tags: Budapest, Europe, Hungary, London, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Travel, United Kingdom

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My Bratislava Day Trip

January 17, 2020 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, originally one-half of Czechoslovakia. it’s a less-visited country compared to it’s other, original half in the Czech Republic. Why? Frankly, Slovakia is considered to be a little less of everything. Not quite as much nightlife, not as many things to do, and not as livable especially when compared to Prague. Both countries are apart of the EU, but only Slovakia uses the Euro as a form of currency while the Czech Republic uses Czech […]

Categories: Bratislava, Central Europe, Europe, Slovakia, Travel • Tags: Bratislava, Central Europe, Eurotrip, Slovakia

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My Costa Rica Bucket List

December 27, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Costa Rica was originally supposed to be my senior trip back in 2009, but not enough students in my graduating class wanted to go and so the trip never happened. Frankly, going as an adult ten years later was indefinitely a better idea as I had the freedom and life experience to do it the right way as opposed to just going on tours with chaperones and staying in touristy hotels. Costa Rica is a country where you can do […]

Categories: Backpacking, Central America, Costa Rica, Travel, Travel Writing • Tags: Backpacking, Central America, Costa Rica, Monteverde, San Jose, Travel Photography, Traveling

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A Portfolio of Poetry (2019)

December 21, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

My Heartbeat She could be the life of the party Just as easily as she could sleep half the day away, “Because I needed my beauty rest.” She would go to her book clubs, But really it was wine night with her girlfriends. She would order the plainest of Greek salads, Just to shrug her shoulders as she paired it with the biggest Patron margarita. She couldn’t dance to save her life, But her drinking buddy Jameson assured her she […]

Categories: Creative Writing, Poetry, Prose, Writer, Writing • Tags: Creative Writing, Poems, Poetry, Prose, Writer, Writing

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My Dublin Bucket List

December 17, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Categories: Dublin, Europe, Ireland, Travel • Tags: Dublin, Europe, Ireland, Travel, Western Europe

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My London Bucket List

December 17, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Categories: Bristol, England, Europe, London, Travel, United Kingdom • Tags: Bristol, Christmas Markets, England, Europe, London, Museums, United Kingdom, Western Europe

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My Guatemala Bucket List

November 20, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Why did I go to Guatemala? Because I wanted to find the beauty in the countries that most people would either fly over or stay in a luxury hotel on the beach or lake their entire stay. I wanted to meet locals, eat local, drink local, and see all the hidden gems Guatemala had to offer. I wanted to immerse myself in their culture and another way of living. In simpler terms, I wanted to become more cultured. […]

Categories: Antigua, Backpacking, Central America, Guatemala, Travel, Travel Writing • Tags: Antigua, Central America, Guatemala, Lake Atitlan, San Marco, San Pedro, Santa Cruz, Volcan Pacaya

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My Philadelphia Bucket List

October 12, 2019 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Why did I go to Philly? Well, quite simply the weather was absolutely beautiful, I’m a huge lover of the northeastern states of America such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey as well as fond of museums, and I’m always looking for a bargain. One of the main reasons why I am able to travel so often is because I am a hardcore minimalist and about as low maintenance as it gets. I stayed in a 12-bedroom mixed dorm […]

Categories: Accommodations, America, Hostel, Hostels, Museum, Museums, North America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Travel, Travel Writing, United States • Tags: Bars, Hostels, Museums, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philly, Rocky, Septa, United States

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