Author: Amber
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft, sweet, and packed with melty chocolate chips — these banana muffins are my go-to when I have spotty bananas lying around. They’re quick to make, even better the next day, and perfect with a cup of coffee. Here’s the recipe I keep coming back to.
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Discovering My Royal Lineage: A Journey Through Queens, Castles, and Dynasties
I’ve always been fascinated by history — especially stories of queens, castles, and dynasties. But I never imagined those stories would be mine. After countless late nights and deep rabbit holes, I have traced my ancestry back to monarchs, noble houses, and historic power players across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Central Europe. These aren’t just names…
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Prague
We arrived in Prague in the evening after a long day of travel from Kraków. The sun was just starting to dip as we made our way into the city, and the streets were slowly filling with that early evening hum — locals heading home, tourists spilling out of hostels, trams rattling by. That night, we set out…
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Krakow
After our magical day in Wrocław, our group made the journey to Kraków — one of Poland’s most culturally rich and emotionally complex cities. It’s a place where stunning architecture, thriving food culture, and deep, painful history all exist side by side. We kicked off our time here with a walking tour along the Royal Route,…
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Wroclaw
After saying goodbye to Berlin, I hopped on a train with my new Intrepid group and made my way to Wrocław — a colourful city in southwest Poland that immediately charmed me with its blend of history, humour, and warmth. This was the first real day of our guided trip together, and I couldn’t have…
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Berlin
Berlin was the first stop on my two-week Central Europe tour. I chose to book this trip through Intrepid, using credit from my previously canceled Canadian tour. I was eager to experience travelling with a guide and a group of people around my age, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.Berlin’s complex history is undeniable,…
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Munich
On my rerouted trip back to Vienna, I spent one day in Konstanz, and was lucky enough to have my German friend as my own personal tour guide. It is a beautiful seaside city, right on the German/Swiss border. It’s so close in fact, that we walked to the border and had a foot in…
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Geneva & Nearby Villages
My home base whilst in Switzerland was Geneva, as I was staying with my cousin and his wife. It was so nice to be around family, as I’d been travelling for just under a month at this point and solo travelling can get rather lonely. Whilst in Geneva, I explored Lake Geneva, the old town,…
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Vienna
I adored Vienna. The city has the most amazing feel to it. The architecture was stunning, the shops adorable, and art and culture were well and truly present. Public transport was simple to navigate and very accessible. Also, the coffees were amazing. On one night I biked around different districts, and it was so easy…
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Banff
Banff is my favourite place I’ve visited in Canada, but my experience did start off rocky. I arrived in Banff at around 4am after taking a 12-hour overnight bus, on which I got around 2 hours sleep. I also realised while on the bus that the hostel I’d booked had no running water and very…