Trip: One Lap Round
There are [20] stories from my trip: One Lap Round
USA | Monday, 30 Apr 2007 | Photo Gallery
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CAMBODIA | Thursday, 12 Apr 2007 | Views [947]
As a little kid, I could take a bunch of cardboard
boxes into my backyard, construct myself a makeshift fort, and be
completely content to spend the bulk of a day crawling around the maze
of narrow passages I’d created imagining they were elaborate ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
GREECE | Saturday, 31 Mar 2007 | Views [678]
I was looking for an plug adapter to make my
U.S. plugs compatible with the European outlets in Athens. After searching fruitlessly
myself for a few minutes, I approached a clerk to see if he could help
me. After trading a quick "Yasas,"... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
THAILAND | Monday, 5 Mar 2007 | Views [732]
On one of my few nights in Chiang Mai, in northern
Thailand, I walked the small city’s streets at a rather brisk pace
focused on making quick work of the twenty minute walk to my intended
dinner destination for the evening. Making my best effort ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 31 Jan 2007 | Views [1008]
On my last night in Sydney, I found myself in
front of the Sydney Opera House. But, I wasn’t there
for one last nostalgic look at the beautifully designed Opera House, or
even an opera. Instead, I came for a tennis match. My
last night on the ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
USA | Wednesday, 31 Jan 2007 | Views [806]
I stood in the chest-deep, frothy warm water off Bondi
Beach and scouted the horizon behind me. As low tide began to give way
to high tide, the waves were breaking unusually high and strong for
Bondi. It was a struggle just to make it through the ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
USA | Sunday, 25 Jun 2006 | Views [797]
I knew I'd likely need to see a doctor at some point on my trip. But, I always imagined it'd be overseas in some foreign city making sure I didn't have some exotic disease. I never thought it'd be in my own country before I ever set foot on foreign ... Read more >
Tags: hospitals & health
USA | Thursday, 8 Jun 2006 | Views [1076]
I woke up for my second day at Zion National Park with an inexplicable amount of energy and surprising lack of soreness considering my impromptu three-hour, 1,500ft hike the day prior. Emboldened, I decided to explore more of the gems the park had to ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
USA | Thursday, 8 Jun 2006 | Photo Gallery
Hidden Canyon, Echo Canyon & The Narrows
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USA | Wednesday, 7 Jun 2006 | Views [984]
I was a little apprehensive that my visit to canyon country might not live up to the expectations I'd created in my head over the years from all the pictures, magazine articles and National Geographic Channel documentries I'd seen. I was pleased to ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
USA | Wednesday, 7 Jun 2006 | Photo Gallery
Hiking to Emerald Pools & Angel Landing
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USA | Tuesday, 6 Jun 2006 | Views [1654]
I never realized just how close Vegas is to Hoover Dam. Guess all the times I've been to Vegas, heading outside the casinos hasn't really been a priority (nor has being awake during daylight). But, it was just a quick 30 minute drive to see one of ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
USA | Tuesday, 6 Jun 2006 | Photo Gallery
A Visit To One Of The Man-Made Wonders Of The World
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USA | Monday, 5 Jun 2006 | Views [770]
I thought Las Vegas would be a convenient stop to break up the trip from LA to Zion National Park. Turns out it was the about the only place you could stop between those two points. Once I left Barstow, CA it was hundreds of miles of open, desolate ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
USA | Sunday, 4 Jun 2006 | Views [716]
For my second and last day in LA, I ventured out to explore a few places on my own. Shannon & Scott were packing for a trip to Europe a few days later, so it worked out pefectly. I decided to head up to the San Fernando Valley and stop by my childhood ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
USA | Sunday, 4 Jun 2006 | Photo Gallery
Weekend in LA to visit friends and childhood haunts
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USA | Friday, 2 Jun 2006 | Views [661]
The first day of my year-long adventure started off with some good omens. First, when I woke up Northwest Airlines was still in business and operating which is definitely not a gimme these days. They seem to be day-to-day at this point, but it looked ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
USA | Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | Photo Gallery
Gathering of Friends & Colleagues before departing CT
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USA | Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | Views [1330] | Comments [1]
For anyone following the play by play or who just can't remember where Goetz is this week (story of my life), below is my planned itinerary in simplified form. Subject to change by whim along the way, but this is the general idea. June: Southwestern ... Read more >
Tags: Itinerary
USA | Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | Views [409]
It's been 9 months in the planning (and over planning), but the day has finally arrived to embark on my adventure around the globe. Over the last few months, especially as I've grown used to the comfort food, care and company provided by my family for ... Read more >
Tags: Getting Started