Destination: USA

Gold Wing Camino 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By sisocrates_musing | Views [509] | Comments [1]

“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” – Lillian Smith Another “Jackie” journey begins… Departing Sunday, 03Jun! Traveling with Richard ... Read more >

Photos: Bryce Canyon

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By dianaandmalcolm | Photo Gallery

iVan woes....

Wed, 9 May 2012 | By nicholas_harrel | Views [775] | Comments [1]

I have noticed that my readership has dropped steadily for the last few stories. That's my fault, I have not been updating as often and frankly I have been pretty boring. I have been down on my van and that has projected it upon my life. Those things ... Read more >

Tags: backpackers car market, happiness, ivan, music

Photos: Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon

Mon, 7 May 2012 | By dianaandmalcolm | Photo Gallery

Enjoying the Shenandoah Valley with an old friend and some new ones!

Mon, 7 May 2012 | By john_hockley | Views [482]

Having experienced the dubious pleasures of the Greyhound bus, we were relieved to arrive in Charlottesville. With no idea of where to stay we headed to the cupcake shop opposite the Greyhound station where a very friendly cupcake girl with excellent ... Read more >

Photos: Colorado River Moab and Capital Reef State Park

Sun, 6 May 2012 | By dianaandmalcolm | Photo Gallery

Adventures in moshiland-Day 1

Sun, 6 May 2012 | By honeyknuckles | Views [593] | Comments [2]

Sunday is a very casual day here in Moshi. I didn't sleep well- uncomfortable bunk, new roommates, strange sounds. So I got up early and had breakfast at 7:30. The cook, Hdije, makes a mean omelette FILLED with onions haha...Man, I don't like onions.... Read more >

Leaving India, and Beyond.....

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Views [673]

While in Rishikesh, I had to make some decisions about the next part of my journey as my India visa was due to expire in about 9 days (I acquired the visa in November before I left the U.S.) I had originally planned to fly to Nepal, then on to Turkey ... Read more >

I am leaving for Manila on Monday!

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By kristalk | Views [605]

I have been given a wonderful opportunity to work in Manila for 2-3 months. I work for a company called Integreon that has worldwide facilities. The company is an outsourcing company that provides business and legal support to law firms and corporations.... Read more >

Only three days in, and feels like a month. Arriving.

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By honeyknuckles | Views [552] | Comments [1]

Bah! That was the longest flight of my life. Luckily it was smooth...but I had a short moment of panic since there was only a 50 min layover in Amsterdam and our plane had a late take-off from LAX.  Made up time in the air though and walked right onto ... Read more >

Planning Stages

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By coliestravels | Views [661] | Comments [1]

Stage One Hello all (or just mom and dad)!! So as you may know, I am planning a grand adventure between jobs.  I have done my research for the past few days and decided on Southeast Asia.  At this point, I think I can do a FAQ Colie's SE Asia FAQ ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, planning, southeast asia

Photos: New York the great concrete dream reality

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By saks | Photo Gallery

My Nameless Introduction to Fighting

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By kayo | Views [590]

I got tricked into doing Karate; not by my parents or peers, but by a gimmicky enrollment box a nearby dojo put up in a family friend’s restaurant. They plastered “Win a FREE Karate lessons” in gaudy colors next to photographs of overly excited children ... Read more >

Tags: diary, kid, martial arts

Simply jaw dropping scenery

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By dianaandmalcolm | Views [924]

You must think we have been quiet for a while and been wondering what we have been up to.  Well, we have been having such adventures and returning to our lodgings each night absolutely tired, eager to look at our photographs capturing the highlights ... Read more >

Photos: Canyonlands National Park

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By dianaandmalcolm | Photo Gallery