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The Year in Travel: Where did you go in 2011?

By on December 28, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Soviet Travel, Turkey, USA

My 2011 has been quite the adventure with several overseas trips and a couple of big ones here in Australia. In this post, I lay out what has happened in my 2011 travel life. Have a read, and then share yours!

December 28, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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Phooey

By on October 12, 2011 in Random

I started out the year on such a run and with big goals. Sadly, you’ve probably noticed that my daily posts have disappeared, and before that my daily photos were kind of minimal. Phooey.… Read more
Through the process, I’ve realized that there is only so much one person can do, and the daily posts brought me to a very stressed out

October 12, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 14 }
Kyrgyz hero Manas

Day 273: Reasons I’m Excited for My Next Trip (and reasons I’m not)

By on September 30, 2011 in Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Pre-Travel, Soviet Travel

I can’t believe it is already the last day of the month of September! October starts tomorrow and that is a time in Australia when more and more individuals find themselves outdoors. But I’m heading out towards the end of the month, on a trip I am both excited and nervous about.

September 30, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
pat and brooke airport

Day 270: The Saga of My Aussie Visa and My Aversion to Waiting

By on September 29, 2011 in Australia, Oceania

Patience has never been one of my virtues. Even as a kid I wanted immediate action and immediate satisfaction. What? You want me to wait until another day to go buy a new favorite toy? I’m not doing anything, and you’re not doing anything… let’s go now. It’s just the way I’ve always been, and it is a quality that… Read more

September 29, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 25 }

Day 269: My Week in a Ford Focus

By on September 28, 2011 in Australia, Oceania

I was the lucky recipient of a new Ford Focus test drive for a week that ended this Monday. Read more about the fun places this car took me around Sydney during my week (beaches, beaches, beaches!), as well as my thoughts on some of the great, high-tech features inside!

September 28, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }

Day 266: Some Thoughts on Driving in Australia and Abroad

By on September 25, 2011 in Australia, Oceania

On Monday I was given a nice little gift: A new Ford Focus was dropped off at my front door with a full tank of gas and the ability to go wherever I want for an entire week!
SWEET!… Read more
So, I’ve been driving around town, going to the shops, picking Pat up from the station, going cruising to places like

September 25, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }
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Day 265: What to Do in Bangkok in 32 Hours?

By on September 24, 2011 in Asia, Thailand

I’ve never been to Thailand, so I would enjoy a couple tips for things to do in Bangkok during my 32 hour stop. Looking for tips on places to stay, things to see and where to eat.

September 24, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }
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Day 263: Travel as a Means to Improve Yourself (and life)

By on September 21, 2011 in Writing

What does travel mean to you?
In light of yesterday’s post on my work from home life… Read more, I thought today would be a good day to talk about how I got here.
Travel.
Without ever starting my big travel life, I might still be in Peoria, Illinois working in the IT Help Desk at Caterpillar. Ok, so probably not;

September 21, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 10 }
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Day 262: The Work from Home Life

By on September 20, 2011 in Writing

The reality of the work from home life (of a freelancer/blogger) is more like you work your bum off or you don’t make any money. I probably work twice as much in my self-employed life than I ever did in a real job, and there have been many challenges to overcome in order to make it a viable income source.

September 20, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 14 }
day 261 brooke at park

Day 261: Could This Be Spring?

By on September 19, 2011 in Australia, Oceania

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After all my whining about the chilly Sydney weather, the days filled with rain and dreary overcast skies, finally, the weather appears to be shaping up to the typical spring warmth one might expect when talking about Australia. Sunday was a day filled with lounging at the park, shopping, grabbing a coffee at Little Gem Cafe and heading over to

September 19, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }