NICARAGUA | Tuesday, 10 Nov 2009 | Views [17]
Riding in the back of a ute, I was making my way toward "The Great Sultan" as Granada, Nicaragua is called. It is Nicaragua's colonial jewel, much like Trinidad is to Cuba. Two year ago I was here, and two years later, I'm back! Getting dropping ... Read more >
CUBA | Monday, 9 Nov 2009 | Views [20]
When I first landed in Cuba, I must admit I was a little bit scared. In the "address in Cuba" I wrote the address of a casa particular that I had no intentions of staying at. Since I'm American I had to ask the customs official not to stamp ... Read more >
COSTA RICA | Friday, 16 Oct 2009 | Views [65]
As I approached Tortuguero after the one-hour boat ride, I immediately thought "Venice of the Caribbean." However, once I walked into town I realized that only the few buildings near the dock are partially built on water. Tortuguero means ... Read more >
COSTA RICA | Friday, 9 Oct 2009 | Views [26]
Now this is something to write about! I travelled to San José, Costa Rica to have dental work done! Scary? Not quite! First off, I'll tell you about the first couple of days in San José. When I landed, customs was a breeze, unlike two years ago when ... Read more >
Tags: medical
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 22 Feb 2009 | Views [967]
It was a big day of sailing as we set out toward the Bay of Islands today! This morning when I woke up I knew it was going to be so hard leaving because Nikki is a very nice lady! I took a shower and then made my morning cuppa earl grey with a teaspoon ... Read more >
NIUE | Monday, 2 Feb 2009 | Views [57] | Comments [1]
Great God, I've been in Niue for three days and it's been misery! Why did I do this to myself? I still don't have any money. My father isn't able to wire me any because he barely has enough to pay the rent. My uncle and mother hardly have any for ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 3 Dec 2008 | Views [147]
It was a day of trying to strike it rich in the Land of Greenstone (and in some places, gold). I got up at 10:00 and packed my tent, sleeping bag and a few other things so I could go camping tonight. I wasn't sure where I would end up, but I was thinking ... Read more >
GERMANY | Tuesday, 25 Mar 2008 | Views [396]
It was my final day in Europe today. I actually woke up at 6:00; two hours later than I wanted to. I had to hurry up, so I packed everything, washed up and ran out the door. It was mighty cold out and I get surprised that my tires don't freeze solid. ... Read more >
LUXEMBOURG | Monday, 24 Mar 2008 | Views [160]
Today was my final full day in Europe. I slept in until 10:30 and when I awoke there was snow on top of all the parked cars. I made some breakfast and then tried to figure out what I was going to do on this cold, snowy day. I dressed up warm and walked ... Read more >
LUXEMBOURG | Sunday, 23 Mar 2008 | Views [186]
Today was another great day in Europe. I woke up at 8:30 and everyone else was already up except Tristan. He's very generous and even allows us to have breakfast. I had corn flakes and a cup of Indian chai tea. I went upstairs and took a shower and washed ... Read more >
LUXEMBOURG | Saturday, 22 Mar 2008 | Views [320]
It was another fabulous day on my journey during the brunt of the European winter. I woke up at 6:30 and it was snowing out. Yesterday I was so excited to see the snow that I was playing in it. Anyways I took a shower and washed up. Ashley and her friends ... Read more >
GERMANY | Friday, 21 Mar 2008 | Views [232]
Another day on my adventures in Europe has passed. I woke up at about 7:30 and washed up. Breakfast wouldn't be ready until 8:00 and Ashley wasn't up yet, so I waited around. I had a yogurt, a bowl of cereal, and a cup of tea. Ashley and her classmates ... Read more >
GERMANY | Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [287]
Another day on my story of European "trials and tribulations" has passed I would like to share it all with you. Bogdan woke me at 5:00 when I couldn't hear the alarm. I packed up all of my stuff and made a cup of tea. At 6:15 I thanked Bogdan ... Read more >
BELGIUM | Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008 | Views [344]
Today was one of my better days in Europe. I awoke at about 9:00 after finally getting a good night's rest. I washed up and Paul and I made pancakes with walnuts. We're making pancakes in a country that's known for its waffles. Bogdan wasn't feeling all ... Read more >
Tags: food, culture, people
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008 | Views [407]
Today was the fourth day of my so called journey in Europe. It was a rather rough one. I woke up as we were crossing into Belgium from France. Belgium's highway system is so brightly lit that it is said to be visible from the Moon. I wanted to get off ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [422]
Today was the third day of my trip. I woke up at 7:00 and showered. It's St. Patrick's Day, so I wore my green turtleneck. I should be heading to Ireland today! But I had to cancel that part of the trip. I then walked over to the store and got a Red Bull, ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Views [240]
Today was my second day in London and a rather rough one. I woke up at 2:30 AM because I fell asleep so early last night. Since I knew that I wouldn't be able to fall back asleep, I went and showered and then decided I'd tackle some of the attractions ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 | Views [192]
Today I landed in London, the beginning of my 7th journey! And a worthy one at that! I went through Customs and the immigration officer stamped my passport on top of another stamp. I don't know why the hell he did that, but oh well. So, I got my bike ... Read more >
COSTA RICA | Monday, 27 Aug 2007 | Views [221]
Today was my final day in Costa Rica, and I woke up at 6:00 not wanting to leave. I washed up and said good morning to Megan and then got a cup of coffee and watched the hummingbirds outside. Also staying in my room were two pretty girls ... Read more >
Tags: Airports
COSTA RICA | Sunday, 26 Aug 2007 | Views [600]
Today was my sixth and final full day in Central America. I woke up at 6:30 because I wanted make the most of it. I washed up and then went next door for breakfast. I had pancakes that were actually fried with pineapple and banana. They ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
COSTA RICA | Saturday, 25 Aug 2007 | Views [244]
Today was the fifth day on my Central American journey. I woke up at 7:30 and washed up. I then ordered the pancakes with fruit breakfast again, and I checked email while I waited. I’m sure going to miss this beautiful and loving country! ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
NICARAGUA | Friday, 24 Aug 2007 | Views [403]
Today was my 4 th day in Central America and second in Nicaragua. I woke up refreshed at 6:30 AM because I fell asleep early last night. I washed up and then got breakfast at the hostel kitchen. I ate pancakes, a banana, cantaloupe, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
NICARAGUA | Thursday, 23 Aug 2007 | Views [270]
Today was my 3 rd full day in the Land of the Ticos, which are what Costa Ricans are known as. I woke up at 3:30 AM after only sleeping about two hours last night. I ate my last banana for breakfast and packed up all my stuff. I went ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
COSTA RICA | Wednesday, 22 Aug 2007 | Views [925]
Today was my second day in beautiful Costa Rica. I woke up bright and early at about 6:00 AM after having trouble falling asleep last night. I washed up and was listening to this guy outside chanting “Monteverde-something” in Spanish.... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
COSTA RICA | Tuesday, 21 Aug 2007 | Views [336]
Today was my first full day in Costa Rica, so I’d like to share it with you. I woke up at 9:30 because I was exhausted last night. I was scared shitless last night, but I feel better now. I got ready and put my bag in the storage closet.... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
COSTA RICA | Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [266]
I landed in Costa Rica tonight. I went through Customs (which took over an hour) and got another passport stamp. Right outside, I met a young man named Adrian, from France. He asked if I wanted to share a taxi, but I told him we should ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
ICELAND | Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Views [353]
This was my final day in this absolutely great country. The runtur was quite awesome last night. I woke up in my tent at 5:30 after getting almost no sleep last night. So, I packed up my sleeping bag and bedroll and took down my tent.... Read more >
Tags: Airports
ICELAND | Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 | Views [652]
Today was my 11 th and final full day in the Land of Ice and Fire. So, I’ll tell you all about it. I woke up at 9:00 and washed up and just hung out for a bit. It was really beautiful today, without a cloud in the sky. I left my tent ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
ICELAND | Friday, 22 Jun 2007 | Views [492]
Today was my 10 th full day in this beautiful land. I woke up in my tent at 8:30. It was my fifth straight night of camping. But, it’s the cheapest way to sleep. As I was washing up, I saw J.T. again. He’s the young man from South Korea ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
ICELAND | Thursday, 21 Jun 2007 | Views [283]
Today was my 9 th day in the Land of Ice & Fire. I woke up at 7:00 this morning in my tent. I packed up all my stuff and took my tent down. While I was doing that I met a young man from South Korea, and he was camping in the tent ... Read more >
Tags: food & eating
ICELAND | Wednesday, 20 Jun 2007 | Views [232]
I would like to tell you the highlights of my 8 th day in this beautiful land of Iceland. I woke up at 8:30, which is a bit late for this trip. I’ve been able to sleep easier because I pull my wool hat over my eyes before I fall asleep.... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
ICELAND | Tuesday, 19 Jun 2007 | Views [396]
I had another great day on my 7 th day here in Iceland. I woke up in my tent at 7:30, and I was still trying to decide whether to go on the glacier adventure or to Jökulsárlón. I washed up and went up to the information center, and I ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
ICELAND | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [317] | Comments [1]
I had another adventurous day in Iceland on my 6 th day. I woke up in my tent at 6:30 and I had to hurry. I packed up all my stuff and my camping gear. I can take down my tent fairly quickly now because I practiced at home before leaving.... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
ICELAND | Sunday, 17 Jun 2007 | Views [235]
Happy National Day!! Today is Iceland’s independence day. This lovely country only became its own in 1944, which is pretty young for a country. I woke up at 7:00 this morning, and I regret paying 3,400 kronur at the Domus Guesthouse last ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
ICELAND | Saturday, 16 Jun 2007 | Views [1307] | Comments [1]
I had perhaps the most exciting day of my adventures in Iceland. I woke up early and took a shower and then fell back asleep. I got up at 7:45 and washed up and packed my stuff. I went downstairs and got breakfast; having the same stuff ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
ICELAND | Friday, 15 Jun 2007 | Views [420]
Today was my 3 rd day Lost In Iceland! I woke up at 7:00, and I at least got some sleep last night. I’m still not completely over the jet lag. I washed up and then went downstairs for breakfast. I had three bowls of cereal and toast ... Read more >
Tags: People
GREENLAND | Thursday, 14 Jun 2007 | Views [480]
I would like to tell you about the second day of my Icelandic journey. Again I got hardly any sleep last night because of the long daylight hours. I woke up at like 2:30 and couldn’t fall back asleep. I went downstairs and relaxed for a bit, and then ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
ICELAND | Wednesday, 13 Jun 2007 | Views [293]
I would like to recap my first full day in the Land of the Sagas. I surprisingly woke up at 5:30 despite being so jetlagged last night. I washed up and took a shower. The hot water stinks because of the sulfur that’s in it, so it reminds me of Rotorua.... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
ICELAND | Tuesday, 12 Jun 2007 | Views [211]
Tonight was the night I landed in the Land of Fire & Ice. The plane landed at 11:40 and I was really excited because I had fulfilled another one of my dreams. I’ve now visited 5 countries outside the U.S. (Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
FIJI | Tuesday, 30 Jan 2007 | Views [732]
I’ll now tell you about my only day in the magical, tropical Fiji Islands. The plane landed at 5:30 and it was barely light out. The sunrise was so beautiful; I wish I could have run out and got a photo of it. I got off the plane and ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
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