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So Long, Southampton
I remember my first arrival in Southampton, back in 2013. Due to a bad traffic on the M3, I didn’t reach Southampton until just before midnight. Weary after more than 24 hours of no sleep, I dragged my suitcases to the top floor of the student hall, and slept in thirst as I couldn’t find…
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Lost in Translation: The British Words That Fooled Me
“I’m still in the flat, need to hoover before I leave.” The first time I heard that sentence, I was confused. Flat? Hoover? (Translation: I’m still in the apartment, need to vacuum before I leave). Growing up, I learned English mostly from American books, movies, and TV shows. Most of the English books I could…
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Welcoming Spring
The meteorological spring started on the first day of March, but since the universe likes jokes and irony, we got heavy snow instead of spring blooms. At that time, Southampton looked like it was in the middle of winter. But if you looked closer, the signs of spring was there. There were daffodils hidden under…
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When the Snow Settled in Southampton
I’d never thought that I would see Southampton covered in a thick blanket of snow. It’s a rare occasion, as we usually only have light snowfalls which will melt as soon as it hits the ground. In some cases, it stays for a while to form the thinnest layer of snow that looks like icing…
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November in Pictures
It might be too late to post a November wrap-up, but I’m gonna do it anyway, just in case I want to remember these things 20 years from now. It still surprises me how quickly the temperature is dropping and the scenery is changing. Just a few weeks ago, everything seemed like it was wrapped…
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Autumn in Southampton
November might be colder than what I prefer, but the beauty makes up for it. I forgot how beautiful November could be, when fall is in full spring. Last week, on our way to the city center for Christmas shopping, I did a double take at a park that I usually overlooked. This park was…
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A Walk Down Memory Lane in Winchester
I’ve written about Winchester a lot on this blog. About the bonfire night, the Christmas market, and the town itself. Winchester is one of my favorite places in England, and fortunately, it only takes a 20-minute train ride to get there from where I live. Winchester has stolen my heart right since my very first…
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Winchester Bonfire Night, Take Two
Three years ago, I went to Winchester Bonfire Night with a group of friends. Bringing a DSLR camera felt like too much at that time, so I left with only my phone. I thought it was a good decision, until later that evening when I saw the bonfire and fireworks displays. I cursed myself for…
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October in Pictures
October has always been my favorite month. Perhaps it’s because my birthday is in October, but some of the best things in my life happened in October as well, so October always has a positive vibe for me. This October was particularly busy, with 2 birthdays (H’s birthday is also in October!), 2 weddings, 2…
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Bibury, and the Reality Behind the Picture-Perfect Beauty
One of the perks of living in this digital era is the ease of travel planning. You can type in a place, and plenty of results will paint you a clear picture (to a certain degree) of that place. That’s how I found out about Bibury, and, at that time, its charms. For a long…
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