Author: Madeline McNeely
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I aspire to work in fashion and lifestyle PR. Before this summer, my “why” was simple: I gravitated toward the creativity of fashion and wanted to be part of a brand’s storytelling process. Fashion has always been one of the ways I express myself, and the brands I admire have played a role in shaping…
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Vintage shopping and thrifting are a passion of mine. My advice? Always go to the thrift store assuming you won’t find anything. Those are the days you end up striking gold. I don’t know if it’s reverse psychology or simply the element of surprise, but somehow it always seems to work. After leaving behind the…
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My favorite color is green. Matcha green. I’m talking about that perfect, deep grassy shade that means the matcha has been made just right: not too milky, quality matcha, hand-whisked to perfection. I have had an intense matcha craving throughout my internship, likely because I am reaching a state of caffeine reliance in my everyday…
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If you know me, you know I am a smiley person. I am from the South, where smiling at strangers and making small talk are part of everyday life. You go to the grocery store, smile, and ask, “How are you today?” As you walk down the street, you pass strangers with a smile and…
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Before my internship began, I figured the food scene in Prague would be quite heavy. In my research, Czech cuisine was advertised as hearty and meat-based. What I did not anticipate was going on a life-changing gastronomic journey. Yes, you heard me right: Prague is for foodies. What makes Prague’s food scene so special is…
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When we left Italy for Vienna, Austria, I expected two things. First, I anticipated a change of scenery from Renaissance to Baroque architecture. Second, I assumed we were leaving the peak dining experience behind in Italy. To my belief, the architecture did, in fact, transition from painted fresco facades, weathered with the passage of time…
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When I named my blog Madeline in Prague, it was with the intention of being a playful nod to the show Emily in Paris. Like Emily, I am navigating cultural differences and learning how to live and work abroad, collecting new perspectives with each new experience. Four weeks into my internship with Friendly Friends, a…
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I’ve made the executive decision to keep this post short(ish) and sweet, just like our day trip to Verona. After all, this is Madeline in Prague, so I need to start writing about my experiences here, even though I love the idea of going chronologically. However, I do have a special Fourth of July post…
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Our visit to the Italian Riviera offered more than an Instagrammable, picture-perfect montage of views. It also opened us up to the more lived-in, authentic areas of Liguria, reminding us that beauty isn’t always found in perfection. Going from Bellagio, Lake Como, to Rapallo, Liguria, in one day featured almost every mode of transportation short…
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I take travel planning very seriously. So seriously that when my vision starts to blur, I take it as a sign that I’ve maxed out on planning for the day. From flights and Airbnbs to the infinite number of TikTok-recommended “must-see” activities, I had a vision for the dream family European vacation. The travel plan…
Madeline in Prague 