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Reviewing 'Imagine: A Vagabond Story'

Reviewing 'Imagine: A Vagabond Story'

By on September 16, 2009 in Reviews

Grant Lingel’s ‘Imagine: A Vagabond Story’
Instead of dealing with the uncertainty of life that comes after university graduation like most other young Americans, Grant decides to head out on the journey of a lifetime. Just 7 credits shy of his own degree and only $300 to his name, he travels south to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala on a scandalous… Read more

September 16, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }

Viscape's Travel Writer Meet-Up

By on February 19, 2009 in Writing

Viscape… Read more is hosting a virtual travel writer meet-up on March 2nd, so hurry up and get involved! I was supposed to run on the panel of travel writers and bloggers, but alas, I had to back out. Unfortunately (or fortunately!), I will be on the road on that date and am not sure how the hostel situation will work out.

February 19, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
Mmmm… Chocolate

Mmmm… Chocolate

By on January 17, 2009 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Tanya happily walked in the front door a few days ago after a short getaway. “Hey, roomie! I brought you back some delicious treats from my trip to Lviv!”
“Noooooooooooo!” I screamed. What was she trying to do to me? I’ve already shared my concerns on how I need to cut back on sweets after the holidays, but there she… Read more

January 17, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
Struggling with goodbyes and reminiscing at old stomping grounds.

Struggling with goodbyes and reminiscing at old stomping grounds.

By on October 28, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

“How long have you been traveling? Where are you going? Why are you going there?”… Read more
The list goes on and on. Having travelled as much as I have at this point, I have been bombarded almost every day with some form of a question above. It has gotten to the point where I am thinking about writing my response down

October 28, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
So, you were expecting to find a former Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center, too?!

So, you were expecting to find a former Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center, too?!

By on October 10, 2008 in Estonia, Soviet Travel

Paldiski could be classified as the worst city I have ever travelled to… purposely. Apparently, the guide books even say “Welcome to Hell” when talking about the small, former Soviet naval base, but still my current fascination with all things “Soviet style” helped Sam talk me into checking it out. Apparently there was even going to be the remains of… Read more

October 10, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
Polish Hospitality Denied

Polish Hospitality Denied

By on April 3, 2008 in Poland

I’ve always heard it’s the people you meet that make traveling great.
Wroclaw is a town that, unless you’re a college student looking to go out, doesn’t have much to offer the casual tourist, such as myself. Beyond the few hours I spent between the Panorama of Raclawicka (very interesting/controversial circular… Read more/3D painting) and the national art museum, the few

April 3, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }

Seeing people I know… everywhere.

By on March 21, 2008 in Poland

It all started in the airport in Dublin. I turned the corner and there was this guy, that from afar, had the same facial shape, skin tone, and body structure as Brian. It was one of those things where you have to take a second look to know it is in fact not that person. There was also a spotting… Read more

March 21, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
Alsupsworldtravels.com Revamped!

Alsupsworldtravels.com Revamped!

By on December 21, 2007 in Tech & Gear

Yep, you guessed it! Another world traveling couple has been converted over to a wordpress format with a little help from yours truly. Craig and Jen were found just in time to save them from the evil, over-priced web hosting that is yahoo, and now have a more affordable and streamlined travel blog … Read more(formerly a website made with site builder)

December 21, 2007 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
A Blog Is Born

A Blog Is Born

By on September 23, 2007 in Tech & Gear

As stated in a previous blog post, How to make your own travel website… Read more, I am a total blog convert, thoroughly believing in the power of site management through wordpress. Since my love for wordpress was born, I made it a point to help others “see the light” and make the move over to the blog to manage their

September 23, 2007 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }

Did my ancestors travel RTW as well?

By on July 31, 2007 in Random

A typical boredom-filled workday has left me surfing the web for some pass-the-time net goodies and, ultimately, brought me to the National Geographic site. This site is full of interesting facts and finds from all around the globe… Read more, so it really did the trick in helping make the day a bit smoother (and that for a few coworkers who

July 31, 2007 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }