Destination: USA

The Bull Hole

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By angelabradleyvolz | Views [2283] | Comments [11] | Scholarship Entry

The Bull hole is one of the most treasured places that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Located in the small town of Cooleemee, North Carolina - this special gem is hidden away from the busy world of everyday life. Nature surrounds you as ... Read more >

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Photos: Me in Places

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By erleichda | Photo Gallery

From One Desert to Another

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By erleichda | Views [350] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

"It's a dry heat" lied a man to me while he watched me pluck my sweat wettened tank from my body as my car filled up with gas. In the town of Baker, which starts the long sprawl of desert between California & Nevada, there is something for every make ... Read more >

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Tossing Grandpas Ashes

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By snap12 | Views [147] | Scholarship Entry

This past summer My family and I took a trip to Ocean Shores, WA. While there we took a day trip to Westport, WA. This is where we planed on taking a boat out to drop the ashes from. The ashes were in a dissolvable urn made of sea salt. When we got there ... Read more >

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Underwater Solar System

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By daniellelynn | Views [201] | Scholarship Entry

I have traveled to different countries and have experienced memorable activities in all of them, but one of my most memorable adventures was right here in my home town. My brother and I once worked with a scuba dive instructor in Crystal river, FL. who ... Read more >

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the inspiration...

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By kerrygally | Views [325]

"Its the chance encounters that make the journey an adventure."  I have had this quote taped to the mirror in my room for the last twelve years, at least.  Its been so long I can't quite remember where I cut it out from, but it was more than ... Read more >

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Photos: Erica

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By liquiderica | Photo Gallery

Taking the Plunge

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By liquiderica | Views [217] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

The sign simply said “plunge”, and was no more than a painted board nailed to a fencepost. Its arrow pointed east down a deeply rutted two track cutting through a cowpie-studded pasture. From behind the wheel, Darin glanced at me doubtfully, ... Read more >

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I-70, Exit 328

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By kreativity85 | Views [179] | Scholarship Entry

I've been on quite a few U.S. road trips over the last several years and it never ceases to amaze me the amount of billboards you come across that advertise some strange attraction. While driving through Arizona, for example, my friend and I followed ... Read more >

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Magic on the lake

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By alps | Views [231] | Scholarship Entry

My eyes wandered across the lake as it sparkled on a bright, summery American day in Holliston, Massachusetts. “Ordinary”, I thought, “just like any other lake”. I was soon to be mistaken. My friend and I made our way to a dilapidated shed to hire a ... Read more >

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Photos: Profile

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By dwt | Photo Gallery

Photos: Travel Photos

Mon, 18 May 2015 | By tinamurty | Photo Gallery

The Haunted St. James Hotel

Sun, 17 May 2015 | By tinamurty | Views [1763] | Scholarship Entry

The place was eerie even in daylight. But in the dark of night, it petrified me. After kicking out the last drunk cowboys and shutting off all of the lights, I would dart to my room with my heart pounding in my throat. I can’t explain the goose bumps:... Read more >

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Ass-umptions

Sat, 16 May 2015 | By less_is_more | Views [471]

Yesterday we headed up to our local AAA office to take care of vehicle registration before we take off.  The two other reasons we went there was to get a set of passport photos taken for each of us for any visa needs we might encounter, and to get ... Read more >

Tags: africa, books, family, kids, malaria, packing, wwoof

Photos: Profile Pic

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By cmlabree | Photo Gallery