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Sat, 18 Jan 2014 | By ehirschk | Views [213]
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 >
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1318]
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 >
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [919]
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
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [647]
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
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [565]
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
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [807]
"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
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 | By audreyjeane | Views [466]
There is much to be done!
Tags: africa, pre-trip
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 | By cfleisch10 | Views [439]
Hello Nomads! I'm back to griping about airports and glorifying my otherworldly experiences. I am currently on my way to the land of the Tudors, tea, and Big Ben. London has certainly been calling (jokes) my name for a while, but I am finally embarking ... Read more >
Tags: airport, london, struggles
Sat, 11 Jan 2014 | By bilinda | Views [1426]
My partner and I were so excited to be able to remove our bikini tops and sunbathe topless. We always have to search far and wide to do so in the USA. It is a normal way of life in Europe and something we are not use to.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014 | By elvi0268 | Views [213]
Today I gave my facilitation speech. It went pretty smooth I thought. We talked about education in Ecuador. I thought it was the most interesting topic just because it’s the same but then again so much more different than the United States. Our ... Read more >
Thu, 9 Jan 2014 | By elvi0268 | Views [216]
Well today was incredible. We went to the beautiful Cajas National Park. We met at the school early, which is a bummer, but I’m so used to getting up at 6:45 now that it doesn’t even bother me. I wish I could get to bed earlier though. I ... Read more >
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 | By elvi0268 | Views [158]
Today we got to visit the Incan ruins of Ingapirca. Before we got there though we stopped at a market in Canar. This was by far the biggest market I have ever seen. They had so much fruit and veggies. We are still very hesitant to eat anything though ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By elvi0268 | Views [225]
This week in class we have been focusing on identity. One question we were asked was “Who are you?” What a difficult question to answer! To even begin answering this question is to start by stating the labels that we either give ourselves ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By madcapjan | Views [187] | Comments [1]
In June 2013 I went to a travel lecture about SE Asia and was instantly fascinated by Vietnam. I met a very nice women at that lecture-Eileen. We clicked and couldn't stop talking about going to Vietnam. As time went on we ... Read more >
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By elvi0268 | Views [210]
It’s Friday!! Today I woke up at my usual 6:45 for 8:30 class and had breakfast with my mom again. She told me that she had been up since 5 on a early morning jog and had already started cooking dinner. She also told me that she uses “lemon”... Read more >
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