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Top 10 Travel Experiences of the Last Decade | 2010s in Review

In today's post I look back at some of my favourite travel…

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Scotland/ Travels

Top 10 Travel Moments in Scotland

I'm back with a Scotland-appreciation blog about my favourite travel moments since…

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Expat Life/ Money Diary

Money diary: Average budget for living in St Andrews

Over the summer I was obsessed with the Money Diaries from Refinery29…

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Wedding

How planning a multicultural wedding brought me closer to my roots

As you may know I was born in a multicultural family –…

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In Fitness & Health

Taking part in a Novice Triathlon + Training Plan

July 31, 2018 By Caminioca

Last weekend, I took part in my first novice triathlon and it was quite the experience. It was challenging, tough both mentally and physically, but it was an extraordinary…

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In Fitness & Health/ Scotland

Bagging my First Munro | Hiking Schiehallion

July 24, 2018 By Caminioca

I’ve finally bagged my first munro! Back story: Ever since I moved to Scotland I’ve wanted to hike a munro. Thing is I was always a bit out of…

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In Expat Life/ Money Diary

Money diary: On saving money as an immigrant

July 17, 2018 By Caminioca

A few months ago I shared my immigration story, talking about the choices I’ve made and the inherent privilege that has led me to this position today. Then after…

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In Travels

Random observations about Cuba

July 6, 2018 By Caminioca

My parents, the Brit and I were off to Cuba for a week back in April. It was a wonderful trip and I had a lot of thoughts. Not…

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In Goals

30 before 30 Update at 29

July 3, 2018 By Caminioca

I turned 29 last week and it made me reflect on a lot of things. My journey, where I am now, where I’m going. When I was 26, I…

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In Beauty & Fashion

Unboxing the May Wildling Beauty Box

June 15, 2018 By Caminioca

On Friday 1st June, my May Wildling Box finally arrived after a week of waiting! I was so excited! It’s the first time I sign up to one of…

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