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Arriving in Canada

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 | By sdicko101 | Views [891]

Vancouver 11th October 2010 After enduring three weeks of almost constant rain on the Gold Coast and only a couple of days with sunshine (I know tough life right) I could not help but think it was just a prelude to the weather I would be experiencing ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, canada, holiday, hostel, snow, trekking, vancouver

The Countdown is Officially On!

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [864] | Comments [3]

Wow, is there really only 10 days left until I embark on the journey of my lifetime thus far? Amazing. Really. I can hardly believe I've manifested this dream into reality. I'm feeling much more confident about who I am and what I'm capable of after ... Read more >

Tags: camino, pre-planning, via de la plata

The Macadam Poet of Montreal

Here are 10 simple reasons why I should be chosen for the World Nomads' Film Scholarship: - I have a master degree in journalism. I finally ended up following my childhood dream: to make films. - As an aspiring filmmaker, any helping hand is welcomed ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico

Seven days until a Pisco Sour!

Wed, 7 Jan 2015 | By kat617 | Views [597] | Comments [1]

Seven days. Not “The Ring” creepy-dead-girl-crawling-out-of-a-well-to-haunt-you-and-kill-you version. You weirdos. Seven days until I depart from Canada! One week. I have one week to finish preparing for a massive life change. ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, anticipation, excitement, food, packing, struggle

homers home

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 | By globetrottingwanabees | Views [512]

day 11......snorkelling was primo! Tons of tropical fish,calm waters,can see underwater forever!Just float around and look at the ocean floor as marine life swims past you.crazy beautiful! Got up late this morning at 10am ,hit the beach for 4 hours ... Read more >

Pre-Trip

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 | By andal | Views [415]

Hello, Im just finishing up my list of must-do's in the next couple of days before I start my trip. Looking forward to writing more. But for now off to the grocery store to by some food for supper at Mothers tonight. Best, ... Read more >

Tags: pre-trip

Searching for Service ...

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 | By missv | Views [358] | Comments [2]

I have only lived in urban communites, and with Toronto being the biggest one in Canada, it has been a big adjustment moving to a Native reserve with a population of only 2400 people. There is a big doctor shortage in Canada ... Read more >

before i leave...

Sat, 28 May 2011 | By marielbazinet | Views [332]

so in just under 2 weeks, I am going to landing in India. every time i've spent considerable amounts of time elsewhere, I've always told myself that I will keep some sort of written record of it. but of course the excitement of the travels as well as ... Read more >

Tags: plans, pre-travel

Home Sweet Home....again

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 | By cindyhowes | Views [322]

Home Sweet Home....again Home again. It has been a very interesting two weeks. If I thought Australia was hard to believe, I've now realized there is nothing more surreal than being away ... Read more >

Tags: Work

New Beginnings, New Lands, New words, animals and Foods!

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 | By amyp | Views [320]

Hey everyone.. Well - I was a bit dubious about writing a journal.. Like if it could tell me how many people were reading it, I could use it as an excuse to rate my self worth? But then I got over that quick smart, when I had to think about who i ... Read more >

Hiking the Iceline

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [174] | Scholarship Entry

We had been hiking in Canada's Yoho National Park for over two hours now, and I really didn’t understand the appeal. We had traipsed here from glorious backpacker destination, Banff, following a recommendation from a not too sober stranger. Go see the ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Just around the corner

Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [169] | Scholarship Entry

I felt it before I saw it. Expecting the cool, hard dirt of the Tanna Island forest floor, my bare foot, instead, stepped onto something warm and furry. I grabbed onto Emily’s arm and a sound I didn’t know I could produce sputtered from my lips, “Gahhhhmmmphh!!!”.... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip