Off-the-Beaten-Path Spots to Explore in London

London is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world – the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben (even though it’s currently covered in scaffolding). While these spots are beautiful and iconic for a reason, the way to experience the “real” London is by...
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Hiking Camel’s Hump Mountain in Vermont

This past weekend, I went up to Vermont for a few days to visit my sister who goes to Saint Michael's College. After a couple days of exploring the awesome city of Burlington, we decided to try something new to both of us—to go for a hike on Camel's Hump, the mountain...
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Melbourne’s Best Hike: The 1000 Steps

One of the great things about living in Melbourne is how much there is to do outside city limits. For anyone who likes nature and adventure, one place they've probably been to is the 1000 Steps. The Steps are in the Dandenong Mountain range to the east of Melbourne....
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Melbourne Laneways You Must Visit

You may have seen on social media but Melbourne, Australia was recently ranked the most liveable city in the world for the sixth year in a row. Overseas Melbourne seems to be pretty under the radar, definitely less popular than its rival to the north, Sydney. But to...
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Highlights of Australia’s Top End

When people visit Australia, the areas that tend to be most popular are Sydney and Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland coastline, Uluru and the dry red centre, and even the wine regions near both Perth and Adelaide. One of the regions that tends to be...
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10 Differences Living in Australia vs New Zealand

After being in New Zealand for almost three months now, I’ve gotten to know it pretty well. After 15 months in Australia, my visa ended, so I decided to come to Wellington next. People had told me Melbourne and Wellington are very similar, and I do see what they mean...
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Getting Trapt in Melbourne

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about the escape room trend that's been taking the world by storm for the past year. Basically, you and some friends get locked in a room and have to solve a series of clues and puzzles in order to get out...
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I’m Going On An Adventure!

About a year ago exactly, I packed up my things and boarded a one-way flight from Boston to Australia. I had the best year of my life living and working here, making amazing friends, and having lots of adventures. I wish I could stay longer, but unfortunately my...
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Ten Things You Learn as an Expat in Australia

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live as an expat in Australia? I feel like everything I read or see portrays life in Australia completely differently. In fact, if you've never been to Australia yourself, you probably have an idea in your head of...
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How To Satisfy Your Wanderlust When You’re Stuck At Home

I take every opportunity I possibly can to travel and explore new cities. Ever since I was little, I've been a really curious person. I'm always looking out for new places to visit and new experiences to have. In an ideal world, there would be nothing to get in the...
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The Top 5 Free Places to View The New York City Skyline

The Top 5 Free Places to View The New York City Skyline

I'm sure anyone who has ever been to New York City will agree with me when I say there are very few cities in the world that can rival its skyline. Some other cities like London, Paris, and Los Angeles have great skylines too, but you don't really notice it until...

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How Studying Abroad Changed My Life

How Studying Abroad Changed My Life

If you are in college, the idea of studying abroad has probably crossed your mind a few times. While it used to be rare for students to spend a semester or year abroad, it's almost seen as a rite of passage for college students today. I was lucky to go to the school...

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11 Free Things To Do In New York City

11 Free Things To Do In New York City

It's no surprise that New York City is one of the most expensive ones to visit. After paying for your cost of getting there, a hotel or hostel, and food, you may find that you don't have much money left for sightseeing. But even though NYC is so expensive, there are...

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My Favourite NYC Neighbourhood: Chelsea

My Favourite NYC Neighbourhood: Chelsea

I have been living in New York City for just over six months now, so I have had lots of time to explore the different parts of the city. While there are a lot of sections of New York that I really like, in my opinion nothing can compare to Chelsea. Chelsea is an artsy...

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City Spotlight on Lyon, France

City Spotlight on Lyon, France

When you think of travelling to France, I'm sure you picture Paris, or maybe the French Riviera. But a city that is often overlooked is also my favourite city in France—Lyon. I spent a semester abroad in Lyon a couple of years ago, so I got to know the city really...

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Get Ready Vegas, Here We Come!

Get Ready Vegas, Here We Come!

I don't think there's anything that gets me more excited than planning a trip, and recently my family booked a vacation to a city that I've been wanting to visit for years...Las Vegas! My dad's entire side of the family will be going to Vegas in October because my...

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City Spotlight on Seattle, USA

City Spotlight on Seattle, USA

In the Summer of 2013 I interned in the Seattle area, so I got to know the city pretty well. The entire suburban area reminded me so much of the Boston South Shore where I'm from, except it's even nicer! I've heard Washington referred to as "New England on steroids"...

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City Spotlight on Boston, USA

City Spotlight on Boston, USA

Travelling and exploring new cities has always been the biggest passion in my life. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to visit a number of different cities and countries, including studying abroad in France, interning in Seattle, and moving to New York...

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Welcome to Girl Sees The World!

Welcome to Girl Sees The World!

Hello there and welcome to my blog! You might have found this site from my previous blog called La Vie Est Belle. I blogged on La Vie Est Belle for a little over a year, but decided to transition over to this new blog instead. Why, you may ask? Well, La Vie Est Belle...

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Meet Christie

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Hi! I’m Christie, a 28-year-old girl originally from Boston who has lived all over the world. I love living abroad and experiencing different places as a local. I have no greater passion than travel, and when I’m not exploring I spend my free time reminiscing on past trips, daydreaming about future travel, and sharing it all here on Girl Sees The World.

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