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Many people have asked me if I intend to continue this blog now that I am back in the states? YES, I do plan to add many new posts to the blog with my thoughts and reflections from my past year of travel, the stories that were not told (i.e. the time Nicole and I […]
Three Cups of Tea: A must read for all Americans
While lounging on the beach on the Perhentian Islands, I quickly read a book with a story that is so remarkable and inspiring that I had to share. Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a time.By: Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin “Slowly and painfully, we are seeing worldwide […]
PACKING HELL!!!
Packing has to be my least favorite past time. I have never been know to be a “good packer”; however, I have to say that I have learned a lot and improved upon my packing skills on this trip. I have packed an repacked a dozen times already, slimming down my bag each time. Danny […]
Travel Vaccines, Meds, and Risks
Yes, having a half dozen needles jabbed into your arm isn’t fun, but I hear that typhoid, rabies, and hepatitis can be inconvenient and painful as well. To avoid such travel complications, I began my research into the appropriate vaccinations prior to leaving the states. I started my Hepatitis immunizations, got a polio booster and […]
Who, What, When, Where, Why?
I know what you all are thinking and wondering, so let me answer your questions now: Q: Where are you going?A: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, Thailand and…???Q: Who are you going with?A: Lauren, my first SF friend, is also coming to Sydney.Q: What will you be doing?A: Working and travelingQ: When are you leaving?A: […]
Costa Rica – Volunteer Project
My first experience traveling alone and volunteering abroad occurred i Costa Rica in March 2007. How little did I know back then that this trip would be one of the most pivotal experiences of my entire life and would for ever alter my path. I worked as a volunteer at Hone Creek Elementary School in […]