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Author: Ellen Schwartze

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Read more about the article Plans, meet life.

Plans, meet life.

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:January 6, 2019
  • Post category:Life
  • Post comments:2 Comments

You know that feeling when you publish a blog post stating that you were safe from corporate layoffs, only to be told the next day that you actually aren't safe…

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Read more about the article ¡Adiós, 2018!

¡Adiós, 2018!

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:December 20, 2018
  • Post category:Europe
  • Post comments:3 Comments

It’s been a minute since I’ve written anything for this blog. And by ‘a minute’ apparently I mean two years. Oopsies. I’m sorry. Let’s move on. I’ll catch you up…

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Read more about the article Taking bikes on the London Overground

Taking bikes on the London Overground

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:October 8, 2016
  • Post category:bikes/London
  • Post comments:0 Comments

It's a bit ironic that the one thing Kansas City does better than London in regards to public transportation is the integration of bikes and transit. Buses have bike racks, and the…

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Read more about the article My Second London Cycling Commute
(This is not my bike)

My Second London Cycling Commute

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:September 27, 2016
  • Post category:bikes
  • Post comments:0 Comments

A follow-up to my first London cycling commute. I can hear you, fellow cyclist behind me. You think I can’t. You think you’re going to pass me, and this old…

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Read more about the article My First London Cycling Commute

My First London Cycling Commute

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:September 21, 2016
  • Post category:bikes
  • Post comments:1 Comment

  On my first-ever London cycling commute, I am already running 10 minutes later than I should have been. Who choses a Monday for their first trial of a bike…

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Read more about the article Two London Bike Tours Focused on Women’s History

Two London Bike Tours Focused on Women’s History

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:September 18, 2016
  • Post category:bikes/London
  • Post comments:1 Comment

So we've been in London a year now and are finally getting some great opportunities to better explore our neighborhood and London in general. So when a couple of awesome-sounding bike tours…

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Read more about the article How to Enjoy Beach Life in Málaga in 24 easy steps

How to Enjoy Beach Life in Málaga in 24 easy steps

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:August 24, 2016
  • Post category:Europe
  • Post comments:13 Comments

1. Wake up whenever you want. But actually around 9 so you can get to the beach. 2. Cook whatever you want. Buy actually whatever is in the fridge so you can get to…

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Read more about the article Moving to London from the Midwest: Same same, but different after one year

Moving to London from the Midwest: Same same, but different after one year

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:August 19, 2016
  • Post category:expat/Life
  • Post comments:3 Comments

Hooowwwww has it already been ONE YEAR since we moved to London?! I simultaneously feel as if we've been here no time at all and also forever. There are things that…

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Read more about the article Take a Bike Tour of Six Downtown KC Craft Breweries

Take a Bike Tour of Six Downtown KC Craft Breweries

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:August 11, 2016
  • Post category:bikes/Kansas City
  • Post comments:0 Comments

Do you like beer? I love beer. Do you like bikes? I love bikes! I also have a super-duper soft spot for downtown Kansas City — the place I called…

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Read more about the article 36 Hours in Oxford: Punting, Wandering, Friending

36 Hours in Oxford: Punting, Wandering, Friending

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:July 20, 2016
  • Post category:Europe/London
  • Post comments:4 Comments

I have finally travelled outside of London, but within England! I've already visited Edinburgh & Cardiff — which are in the UK, but in Scotland and Wales respectively — so our weekend trip to Oxford…

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