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    In early December, my partner surprised me with another unexpected visit to my country, leaving me scrambling for fun date ideas. With work and personal commitments piling up, I was completely caught off guard and unprepared. But I wasn’t going to let him have a dull trip! Plus, it was right in the heart of the Christmas season, so I was determined to make it extra fun and memorable. Even though he hilariously responded to my request for input with a casual “Surprise Me,” I managed to piece together our itinerary with some creative brainstorming.

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Hey, hey! I’m Polly Amora—a curious global citizen with a soft spot for culture, a weakness for history & beautiful architecture, and a not-so-quiet obsession with epic adventures.

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