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Doubts

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 | By applecrazy | Views [780] | Comments [1]

I'm getting the impression that people think that my trip is going to end up getting cut real short due to getting burnt out or homesick or something of the like. I can definitely see why people think this, and if I am honest, I would say I do have my ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

I am in Manila!

Fri, 11 May 2012 | By kristalk | Views [637]

Hello all, I made it safely to Manila. The flight was not too difficult and I was able to watch a huge variety of movies on my own personal TV. When I finally entered Manila, I noticed the heat, heat, heat. It is the humidity that is something unlike ... Read more >

Postcard for normal

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 | By baker | Views [604] | Comments [1]

I am declaring my jetlag over. It took a week and a couple of days, but I am on Thai time. That doesn't mean much, because people here don't stick to their committed time. I haven't experienced anyone come early to a gathering, but certainly 1 to 3 hours ... Read more >

First weekend on the Islands!

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 | By taryn101 | Views [500]

Last Friday, the 6th, I woke up early and waited for the maid to meet me and take me to what was hopefully going to be my first day of work. We headed to one of he schools from the previous day. I thought, at first, that we were going to be unsuccesful ... Read more >

Roadtrip - Henry's Ra66it Ranch

Wed, 6 Nov 2013 | By olgaivanidi | Views [490] | Video | Scholarship Entry

With its front yard on Route 66, Henry’s Ra66it Ranch hopped over countless other Mother Road attractions with its population of live bunnies. It seemed like a perfect combination: Americana memorabilia, cool VW rabbits, and sixteen live bunnies ready ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Film Scholarships 2013

Kumbha Mela

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 | By yogini | Views [326]

What an adventure that awaits me to the Kumbha Mela in February.....presently meditations are deep and my heart is open. All plans and details are just falling into place like a slow moving river. Mantras to Durga for protection at play? ... Read more >

Tags: allahabad, kumbha mela

Port Vila

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 | By johnsd | Views [325]

This Monday the ship docked in Port Vila Efate, Vanuatu. It is another small city/town on an island. Two years ago a cyclne came through here and caused a lot of damage. The city took a direct hit. We could see the boats sill ... Read more >

Sat 1 Oct 11

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 | By jamag | Views [309]

The weather has turned nasty again, with intermittent showers and lots of coldness. I think we're both looking forward to returning home to summer. I borrowed Brian's umbrella for the walk to Franconia Springfield Metro Station and took what I ... Read more >

The Winds of Change are Blowing

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 | By kp207105 | Views [309]

My alarm wakes me this morning. Dawn has yet to break and I am resistant, as always, to leave the comforts of my bed. I sit here now by the window side and wait for morning. She is slowly appearing and the birds are creating a beautiful song in ... Read more >

Tags: morning, season of change, sunrise, thankfulness

Monday 15 Aug 11

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 | By jamag | Views [251]

Another nice day with only a hint of humidity - at least first thing in the morning. Although Marg didn't feel up to a stroll, I decided I would walk to Home Depot and prowl the aisles there. Having now seen a map of the area, it seemed to be ... Read more >

Day 1

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By akramer | Views [226]

After months of preparing and missing track to attend pre-departure sessions with the wonderful ISL people, I have finally arrived at the realization that I will be spending three months in Southern Uganda. My heat rate jumped once the actuall boarding ... Read more >