Destination: USA

Flight from Hell!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 | By meowfromkate | Views [842] | Comments [2]

Well you'll be pleased to know I arrived in New York safe...sound however is another story!! Half way through my flight to LA from Sydney I was struck down with a stomache bug and spent the rest of flight (still a good 6 hours) in the toilet projectile ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Planning the trip

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 | By msteven6 | Views [486] | Comments [3]

I depart after the new year for Brazil.  I fly through Chicago, and am currently making alternate plans, if/when I get stuck in the Chicago airport in a blizard.  After that, it is off to the beaches of Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.  I will be there for 4 ... Read more >

Tags: the planning phase

The Nutcracker at the Opera House

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 | By emilymason | Views [6403]

Every December the Boston Ballet puts on a lovely production of The Nutcracker at the Opera House. The Boston Ballet is one of the top ballet companies in the world, which is evident through the dancers' confident, graceful movements. The unwavering ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Arriving at JFK

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 | By shan-in-usa | Views [587]

Arriving at JFK It was quiet a while before the plane officially landed and we could get off, but I was ready with my bags to be the first one off the plane. So when they said we could get off the plane I was ready to go. I was one of the ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: The Nurses

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 | By rachelweso | Photo Gallery

Hot times at Xmas!!

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 | By supaswan | Views [1278] | Comments [3]

While most of you are enjoying the hot aussie sun I am freezing my ass off in Michigan but without the snow!!! I am having a fantastic time though. I met up with Maria in St Louis where we stayed for a few days while she finished up her uni semester.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Shans Photos

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 | By shan-in-usa | Photo Gallery

Waterfall Surfing Massettusetts

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 | By stefan_and_jonno | Views [1588]

http://web.mac.com/surfing50states/iWeb/Surfing%2050%20States/Blog/002DBEB2-6428-4874-A38B-A56DA1F51672_files/PC210099.jpg More Mass Surfing! We met Kevin and Greg last night at the Greenburgs - they are local Massastusetts surfers and will surf ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

San Diego

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 | By supaswan | Views [792] | Comments [1]

I have just had the most awesome time in San Diego! I was staying with my friend Kat and she lives in this really cool hippie-ish suburb walking distance from the beach. Even though she had to work every day we went out every night. San Diego is ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

December 16, 2006

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 | By brightwork | Views [689] | Comments [1]

We've been somewhat delayed dealing with some medical issues but feel they are all addressed/resolved and are now moving to get things staged before loading the boat and van.   We usually get a cold spell right around Christmas with temperatures hovering ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

Gallery: SAN FRANCISCO

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 | By sophie_991 | Photo Gallery

SAN FRAN

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 | By sophie_991 | Views [719]

San Francisco   An eventful three days in San Fran begun with us wondering if we were in America or not, with Japenese/Chinese and Koreans everywhere from the moment we stepped off the plane, from checking passports to actually sharing a dorm ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Past Trips

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 | By jakeandgenny | Photo Gallery

Return to Home

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 | By jakeandgenny | Views [1325] | Comments [1]

I had a dream the other night. While the entire content of the dream escapes me, the highlights bear some significance. In this dream, I was charged with the task of painting a painting and penning a poem. Alliteration aside, I can't recollect ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Surfing the Snow, Vermont

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 | By stefan_and_jonno | Views [594] | Video

Surfing Mount Snow, Vermont So after a massive sleep we chilled out with Billy our crazy host, got ready slowly and headed up to Mount Snow, Vermont. After talking to Public Relations and Marketing we convinced them that we would not put anyone else ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures