Tag Archives: Twenty Somethings

Sam’s Top Ten Sao Paulo

By Sam DeMello In his last post on teaching English in Sao Paulo, Sam DeMello recounted his success story on how a bold journey became a life change. Now, after having lived in Sao Paulo, he shares with us his … Continue reading

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Starting a Business in Sao Paulo, Brazil: Pipedream or Reality?

In this edition of Real World Meets Girl, small-business owner Sam DeMello recounts how he opened his own English school in one of the world’s travel hot spots: Sao Paulo, Brazil. You go boy! Enter Sam … I woke up … Continue reading

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Horse Horror Stories and Overcoming Fear of the Uncontrolable

Since before I can remember, I have been in love with horses. Throughout my youth, I had a tan canvas bag filled with Grand Champion plastic horses that became a permanent fixture on my shoulder. The bag grew horizontally as … Continue reading

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Salta, Argentina Bungee Jump

Sofie and Megan take the big leap off the El Dique bridge outside of Salta, Argentina. Big cheer for Sofie for challenging her fear of heights!

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How to Be an Argentine Gaucho (and other horseriding tips)

On another adventure at the Funny Farm in Northern Argentina, Megan Snedden and Sofie Petri Spang-Hensen give expert lessons on how to be a real Gaucho. Watch and learn. More to come at Real World Meets Girl.

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Down on the Funny Farm in Northern Argentina

“Hello, I’m Enrique!” the farm owner said in Spanish. “Hello, I’m Enrique!” the Dutch girl repeated back, shaking his hand. She, like many guests that come to the ranch to go horseback riding, did not speak a word of Spanish. … Continue reading

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The Man in the Purple Polo, and What is Lost

As a hostess at Parrilla Buenos Aires Restaurant, I get paid to ….. people watch. Last night, I spotted the man in the purple polo waddling down the street half a mile away. The shirt cried out in agony as … Continue reading

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Sebastian Opens the Door …

At the midnight hour, the front door glides open always with a simple buzz and click. There is no turning of the nob. There is no searching for the key. From a distant podium beyond the glass door, my doorman … Continue reading

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Getting Real: When Life Gives You Too Much Lemonade …

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade … but what do you do when life skips the lemons, hands you three gallons of lemonade, and chants, “Chug it, chug it!” with the enthusiasm of a fraternity initiation? I, personally, could … Continue reading

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Getting Real … The Confessions of a Twenty Something in 2010

For me, 2009 was a year of tremendous personal growth. I would go as far as saying that I made the most quintessential realizations and changes in myself out of all of my 23-years of living. What happened? I got real (hence … Continue reading

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