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Kearsarge Pass

Sat, 25 May 2013 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1591]

Oh, California! How beautiful you are! With all my travels I haven't seen much of the state that I've called home most of my life, but here I am in the Eastern Sierras sitting by the fire. I reckon I must tell you about the Kearsarge Pass, but more importantly ... Read more >

Metropolitan

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 | By damonlk | Views [833]

In the opening passage of Rudyard Kipling's Kim the Lahore Museum is described as "the old Ajaib-Gher - the Wonder House". Which is true, as this museum contains many a forgotten treasure. Dusty, yes. Neglected, somewhat. But that is easily ... Read more >

Airport Adventures

Sun, 30 Nov 2014 | By aamato20 | Views [775] | Comments [1]

I'm in my third airport in 24 hours and will shortly begin my journey to number four. I've been on vacation a little over a day now and all I've seen are airports; although the Sydney airport is quite nice and has free wifi, score! It hasn't been the ... Read more >

Tags: auckland, australia, new zealand, sydney

it's about time huh?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 | By nrpope | Views [579]

I am slacking in this whole write in a blog to keep people updated, but as of today I have been here for two weeks! I love it here and don't think I could have made a better choice about studying abroad. I am staying with a host family and four other ... Read more >

Over 1000 miles completed and in Helena, MT

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 | By elawlor | Views [570]

I have completely neglected this journal but will give a quick update while I still have 5 minutes of internet time: Returned to the Gila last month and completed the section we missed. Very hot and dry. Picked up our 4th hiking buddy Mosho at the ... Read more >

The Start of a New World

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 | By arobm93 | Views [511]

Well this is it. This is where it all starts. I have graduated high school and i am working on gathering my basic needs. Over the next month i am working for money to spend on the basic supplies i need to live on the road. Once my bag is backed i will ... Read more >

Madison to Tula

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 | By jamcrocj | Views [465]

July 6, 2008, Day One of Crockett War Between the States Road Trip Patience and Rachel brought Brandon to our house in Madison; Clint, Janna and Reagan brought Will and Wes at about the same time, 1:30. We packed up the car and left Madison ... Read more >

Final Planning, 5 days to go. THINGS DONE

Wed, 4 Nov 2015 | By nn-onthemove | Views [459]

We've booked just about everything!!! Lists are ready. Departure in 5 days, Nov 9. We take the train to PHL for flight to Munich, then to Heathrow, then to Istabul. Thought of posting some of the lists!!! Instead of TO DOs, here are our DONEs: ... Read more >

Tags: packing, trip planning

Fancy Dinner - Last Full Day in Melbourne

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [442]

Another lazy day. Joe and I spent most of the day inside due to rain, and the need for a couple of more naps. Resting is hard work. We did go out for lunch at a neat little place called BondStore. They just serve breakfast and lunch. I had a smoked chicken ... Read more >

Snow Sculpting in St Paul, Minnesota

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By | Views [219] | Scholarship Entry

So what on earth were two Aussies doing in the middle of Minnesota in January, slap bang in the midst of a long, harsh winter, armed with brand spanking new snow boots, super-warm beanies and the least-attractive underwear you’ll ever see? (There are ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Mexican Hat, Utah

Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [118] | Scholarship Entry

The sun was still bright in the sky as our bus passed the city limit of Mexican Hat, Utah, a remote desert settlement named as such due to an unusual rock formation that vaguely resembles a sombrero. We had been stranded there in a gas station for nearly ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip