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Literary Spring Break Destinations

Literary Spring Break Destinations

Still looking for a perfect spring break destination? If jetting off to Cancun (I wish) or going home to sleep and cuddle with your pets (my current plan) doesn’t seem exciting enough this year, you should consider going on a literary pilgrimage to a site associated with your favorite author or book. There are incredible locations all around the world where great writers lived, worked, did drugs, or simply hung out—places that, for many, seem like a unique window into…

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Setbacks

Setbacks

Over this spring break, I had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful country of Chile. I was extremely excited for this visit, during which I would see family for the first time in years, attend a wedding, and be in the southern half of the equator to escape the long winter and spend some time in the sun. While preparing for the trip, I eagerly began to pack all of my summer apparel. As I looked at the clothing, figuring out which shorts to bring,…

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Spring Break Expectations vs. Reality

Spring Break Expectations vs. Reality

When I was seven years old, my parents thought it would be a great idea to take me to Key West, Florida during spring break. Why they thought this would be a smart move, I’m not sure. Apparently, they had forgotten that spring break is a time when Florida is crawling with hoards of rowdy college students who are eager to take some time off from studying in order to go slightly cray-cray. But you can be certain that my parents…

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