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Building a free-standing, adjustable climbing wall

It’s day 95 of lockdown here in Sydney and I’m publishing my first blog entry in over two years! Haha, I guess lockdown pushes you to do things you’ve been neglecting to do… or sometimes it can even push you to do new things - like building a climbing wall!

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7 Ways to learn a new language without taking classes

I’ve compiled this list for those of you who are interested in picking up a new language but want to ease into it gradually. These tips are also great for those of you who are serious learners… because it all comes down to one thing, and that is to surround yourself with the language.

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Books that capture the midnight sun and Sami culture

I was captivated by Sami culture because of their spiritual connection with nature. Something about their culture just resonated with me as I read further into their history. I then started reading fictional books that touched a little bit on Sami culture.

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How to travel the world in 8 steps

If you so badly want to travel; or if you look at other people who travel and think to yourself that they’re so lucky; or if you just assume that travel is for rich people… well, I’m writing this post to debunk your beliefs.

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I left my heart in Stockholm

Stockholm in the middle of winter. The bitumen is covered in grey slush and the cobblestone streets varnished with unsuspecting ice. The flecks of snow that fall gently from the overcast sky disappears into droplets of water on concrete walls, ending their short-lived life.

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Snö i Skellefteå - Photos from the north of Sweden

Skellefteå, Sweden. The little municipality of 72,000 located in the North of Sweden is a peaceful retreat from the bustle of big cities. I’ve never noticed the little details before, but Skellefteå made me stop and actually appreciate the small things in life.

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