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Getting Back What You Left on a Train (hopefully!)

By on March 15, 2012 in Australia, Europe, Oceania, Russia

Sorry to keep everyone in suspense for so long, but here is the outcome of the incident where I left our passports on a train in Sydney! It was not my proudest moment in the least. Maybe next time I should put them in a money belt.

March 15, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
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What Not to Leave on a Train

By on March 8, 2012 in Australia, Europe, Oceania, Russia

This is the story of one of my worst rookie mistakes. Just yesterday, I set off in the morning (yes, I actually left the apartment) to visit the Russian Consulate in Sydney. With only a month to go before I hit the road for 3.5 months, I need to get this visa process going… and fast.

March 8, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 47 }
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11 Things (Re)Learned About Bishkek Travel

By on January 12, 2012 in Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Bishkek as a travel destination. In some ways it’s great; in others it is severely lacking. Overall, I love traveling to Bishkek, but there are some factors you should know about — some of which I cover in this post.

January 12, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
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Hey, New Zealand, I’m Just Not That Into You

By on July 17, 2010 in New Zealand, Oceania

It’s like the tourism Gods were punishing me. Last Wednesday at pub trivia, I let my true feelings about my upcoming trip to New Zealand… Read more come out. See, New Zealand and I have a relationship that is based on convenience rather than passion; it’s never really been on my list of places to see, and believe me, there are very

July 17, 2010 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }

Further Frustration With the Kyrgyz Embassy

By on November 24, 2007 in Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

The FedEx package arrived today that contained my crispy-clean Kyrgyz visa. I grabbed the envelope like it was Christmas morning, only to find a huge black fly in my Chardonnay. I stated before that I was specifically told by the language school to not get a tourist visa… Read more, and after multiple attempts at contacting the Kyrgyz Embassy, I found

November 24, 2007 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }