Julio Rivera
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What’s More Difficult than Getting a Fulbright to Iceland? Finding an Apartment in Reykjavik.
I was warned about this. I got turned down approximately 60 times before I found a…
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The Wall Art in Reykjavik
I love murals on the sides of buildings, along walls, and under bridges. It says something…
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I Have Forgotten That it is Summer
It is August–right? When i left on July 31, it was a beautiful summer day in…
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Decoding Modern Apartment Quirks: From Door Latches to Dimmer Switches
They are easy and elegant if you know the trick. . . I love gadgets. I…
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I’ve Come to Love the Electric Scooter
Really, they are good for getting around One of the running jokes between Kathleen and me…
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Should I Work or Should I Play?
I actually know the answer to that question–that doesn’t mean I don’t feel confused. I’ve been…
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Surprisingly Smooth: Settling In and Exploring Reykjavik
A Surprisingly Smooth Transition Moving is always a jarring time: new place, new stuff, lots of…
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I’ve Arrived in Reykjavik
I arrived. It was a good trip. “How was your trip?” is usually one of the…
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So What Are You Bringing With You to Iceland?
Without a doubt, this is the question I’ve gotten most often. I probably didn’t notice the…
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Visitar la Isla del Encanto antes de ir a Islandia
Leaving for Iceland for 5 months also includes catching up with people. I’ve had a number…
