Destination: USA

Photos: Passport & Plate - Biscuits Made from Love

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 | By findinglove | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Chicago Polar Vortex

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 | By frankruiz | Views [268]

We were concerned with the Polar Vortex fast approaching, and leaving us grounded at home.  We got a good deal at the airport hotel at Chicago. So we decided to go the night before. Everything went perfectly. Our terminal was just across the ... Read more >

Tags: dulles airport. chicago, vorotex

Photos: secret cove beach

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 | By bilinda | Photo Gallery

Tags: nudists

Test

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 | By jimmyslow | Views [198]

I am in the final stages of my world tour preparation. I will be putting practice photos and copy in this site to practice. 

Photos: Chicago

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 | By jimmyslow | Photo Gallery

Tags: chicago. union station actor

7 Life Lessons I Learned from Living in Hawaii For Four Years

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 | By alwaysontheway | Views [744]

 They call it paradise, but I call it home. Over six years ago I rejected my first job offer and decided to pursuit my Master’s degree in Hawaii. Living in Hawaii was my childhood dream came true and to make this dream I worked ... Read more >

Photos: Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 | By alwaysontheway | Photo Gallery

Territorial Vineyards & Wine Co.

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1133]

Territorial Vineyards & Wine Co. is a fabulous wine bar in the heart of the Whiteaker District. Before tonight I'd never even been to a wine bar but as a warm up to my coming-soon time in Spain I thought I'd sit at the bar, order a bottle, and indulge.... Read more >

Photos: Oregon

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

And so it begins...or will in a few days

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 | By ehirschk | Views [230]

Hey friends!  Well, I decided to do it - no, not settle down and get a full time job: start a travel journal!  I won't promise to update it every so many days, but I will promise to update it when I can and make it as interesting as possible! ... Read more >

Friends, coffee, and Seahawk Fever!

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1383]

I'm on a skidaddle; a "Seattle Skidaddle" that is, filled with friends, 12-cent coffee, Seahawk fever, and Ethiopian girls coming at me marvelling at my jersey. Brian and Bree picked me up last night and dropped me at the Green Tortoise Hostel, located ... Read more >

Fiji Airways: $15 For A Meal, $20 For Snacks and $650 For Freedom.

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [985]

Last night the suspense was killing us. My Aussie parents and our two new 'homeless by Fiji Airways' clubhouse members waited by the gate in anticipation. The manager told us that our chances were looking good, and that because they only overbooked by ... Read more >

Tags: crying, fiji airways, lax, standby, stranded, the terminal

Puppies, Police, and Perfume: Life at LAX

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [684]

Hey friends! Just sitting here airside at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX enjoying berries, terra chips and the amazing view! As you we'll know last night I slept in the terminal. My Australian parents went back through security and checked ... Read more >

Tags: canadian, fiji, lax, stranded, the terminal, tom bradley

Homeless but hopeful: Day two of my mission to Fiji

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [597]

Many of you at home in Canada are sitting there with every part of your body crossed hoping I will eventually make it to Fiji, and for that you are the best. So here's the story, I got off my flight to Los Angeles ready to hop on one to Fiji. When I ... Read more >

Tags: homeless, hopeful, lax, stranded

I hopped off a plane at LAX with my dream and a cardigan

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [899]

"It's a dangerous business Frodo, going out your door. You step into the road and if you don't keep your feet there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkein (Gandalf) Well stepping out my door I definitely got swept into an adventure, ... Read more >

Tags: adventure begins, canadian girls, chicago, fiji, layover, los angeles