Destination: USA

A St. Augustine leader's passion for seafood

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By jc_carpenter | Views [245]

Dominic Mercurio enjoys reminiscing about the seafood of his childhood. He remembers eating peel- and -eat shrimp during family celebrations and the annual blue crab meal for Memorial Day in his native Philadelphia. Today, after living in St. Augustine ... Read more >

My First Flight Journey

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By aadimapravasi | Views [198] | Scholarship Entry

It started with an urge to travel and learn. When I got an opportunity to study abroad with full scholarship, I had no second thoughts. It took a year and a half to complete my paperwork and visa formalities. Finally my day had come to travel abroad. ... Read more >

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Driving in Saigon

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By shayshine | Views [210] | Scholarship Entry

Ping, ping, ping. Gravel pelts my helmet. My teeth crunch down on grit. I choke on the mix of exhaust and dust assaulting my nostrils. My friend Geof is driving. I cling to his sides, wishing I could find something more solid to hold, like his ribcage.... Read more >

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Carpenter Family Vacation

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By jc_carpenter | Views [219]

Everyone thinks that going on a vacation with extended family will be a bonding experience, a way to bring the family under one roof for a couple of days. Who wouldn't say no to a week in cabin in the mountains of northern Georgia with grandparents, ... Read more >

Loosing my Marbles and Gaining Myself

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By niamhmcconaghytraveller | Views [191] | Scholarship Entry

It began with a camp in America, or as some would familiarize with - 'Camp America.' This, being the organization which enables you to work like a bull for nine weeks and then offer you to follow your hopes, dreams and travel bug for up to four weeks.... Read more >

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Photos: Travels

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By sarahtalaat | Photo Gallery

Two feet and four wheels

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By sarahtalaat | Views [212] | Scholarship Entry

It was my birthday. My mom would be arriving today. The itinerary for our trip was set: Santander, Spain; Rennes, France by way of Paris to visit my host family from high school; London and eventually Edinburgh. We were a well-oiled travel machine. ... Read more >

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A Home Away from Home

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By mdm_klassik | Views [110] | Scholarship Entry

(I kept a journal while I traveled to Italy in 2007 - I love how journaling allowed me to capture my thoughts, feelings, and surroundings at that very moment in time) July 4, 2007 " Yesterday, after a lengthy journey on the subway, we arrived at the ... Read more >

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Photos: Voila

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By frida | Photo Gallery

Stolen Love

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By mstrominger | Views [120] | Scholarship Entry

The wise words of my grandmother: “you’ll fall in love one day, with something and someone, but beware of the pick pocketers wherever you go.” Especially warned of the gypsies, every child seemed to be one. They seemed to travel in groups and I was traveling ... Read more >

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Day 1

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By akramer | Views [200]

After months of preparing and missing track to attend pre-departure sessions with the wonderful ISL people, I have finally arrived at the realization that I will be spending three months in Southern Uganda. My heat rate jumped once the actuall boarding ... Read more >

Masha’s Halloween

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By miss-blogary | Views [220] | Scholarship Entry

When Air France decided to limit the amount of luggage to one even on intercontinental flights, it was pretty clear I could not pack all the things I’ve wanted for my ten months Los Angeles stay. I’ve left home a long taffeta dress. It was a conservative ... Read more >

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Photos: -

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By stokesleavesinsmoke | Photo Gallery

I've got the drive to see the world.

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By theresewd | Views [149] | Scholarship Entry

‘How did I end up here?’ I’m tapping my pen against the desk. Like the beginning of that Britney Spears video. The one with the school uniform and the bunches? Yes you know what I mean. This desk isn’t in a school. This is in a car showroom. That’s ... Read more >

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Survive in the western

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By jirayu | Views [157] | Scholarship Entry

The most memorable holiday when I was 18 years old is as long as I can remember. It was amazing experience and unforgettable of my lifetime because there were the first time that I went to another country by myself without parents and I can do any things ... Read more >

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