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Donna | Moving From the Dock of the Bay
8 Mar 2016

Donna | Moving From the Dock of the Bay

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Contrary to my personal belief that San Francisco is the center of the universe, not everyone who grows up in San Francisco wants to stay there. Donna left the city by the bay to pursue bigger dreams of living abroad … Continued

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Nikki | In Need of Some Feminine Energy
7 Mar 2016

Nikki | In Need of Some Feminine Energy

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The introduction to Nikki was the start to a perfect experience in Madrid. Upon arrival to Spain’s capital city, I was exhausted beyond words. My throat was so sore I could not speak. My voice was forever hoarse and my … Continued

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Hoku | Sage in Sheep’s Clothing
6 Mar 2016

Hoku | Sage in Sheep’s Clothing

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Sometimes 20 year olds are wiser than almost 23 year olds. Hoku is 20. I am almost 23. And he outsmarts me in lots of ways. He knows more about Rastafarianism than anyone I know. Did you know that it … Continued

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Danielle | Not Every Soldier Wears Camo
5 Mar 2016

Danielle | Not Every Soldier Wears Camo

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She’s got thick, long hair that stays down at all hours of the day. Her hair was so luscious that I wanted to braid it, and she said ok. Happy like a little girl playing hairdresser during a librarian’s story … Continued

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Patrick | Just Be Yourself is a Real Thing
4 Mar 2016

Patrick | Just Be Yourself is a Real Thing

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Patrick slept in the bunk above me in Madrid. Our first night hanging out, we learned how to salsa dance and took several tequila shots. In between the first shot and the second dance, he looked at me very seriously, … Continued

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Andreas | Ibiza
25 Feb 2016

Andreas | Ibiza

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“I want to be painted, not tattooed.”  

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Cristina | Gothic Barrio, Barcelona
23 Feb 2016

Cristina | Gothic Barrio, Barcelona

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“I’m trying to gauge the touristy-ness of this restaurant right now, and I would give it a 7 or an 8. It’s not a 1 or a 2 because it doesn’t have those people outside of the restaurant who try … Continued

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Pau | La Barceloneta, Barcelona
21 Feb 2016

Pau | La Barceloneta, Barcelona

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“I need something to die for me to have a good meal. Good food means there needs to be a dead animal involved.”  

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Khanh | Moscow Airport
18 Feb 2016

Khanh | Moscow Airport

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“I like gadgets. I was the first one to make a music box that reacted to sound for the smartphone. You plug it in, and it plays music and the colors change with the sound. I didn’t ever get it … Continued

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About this site

This glorious little slice of the intrawebs is a side project of Audrey Bachelder, a recent UCSB grad who decided that a post-college three month trip to Europe was the thing to do. Pens, Planes, and People documents this journey and adventures in Southern California afterwards.

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