Which Island In Hawaii?

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As you probably already know, Hawaii is a small chain of islands in the Pacific, so don’t plane on booking any train tickets for your visit. The easiest way to get there is by air, but you can also get there via boat in some cases. If you’re one of the very lucky people who . . . → Read More: Which Island In Hawaii?

Cool Things to Do While in Orlando, FL

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5 Tips for a Trip to Boston

Boston is a great city to visit. It’s the perfect mix between old and new. Old as in you can visit Paul Revere’s house and new as in you can grab a slice of pizza right after. Here are a few tips to ensure you have a wicked good time in Beantown.

 

Everything is . . . → Read More: 5 Tips for a Trip to Boston

Tell me what you know about Baltimore!

The title says it about all…what do YOU know about Baltimore? I’m probably moving there in August, and want your thoughts! In the spirit of full disclosure: I will be commuting several times per week to attend a graduate school program in Philadelphia (YAY!), however, my significant other will likely be working Washington, DC.

What . . . → Read More: Tell me what you know about Baltimore!

How could I forget?

Yesterday, I realized how close I came to transforming back into a my past self. A self whose life revolved around my credit score and the cleanliness of my office desk. What I was like thirteen months ago.

Thirteen months ago, I embarked on a journey which took me through seven countries, three of which . . . → Read More: How could I forget?

The Backpacking Chica is BACK!

Holy Hell!

It’s been way too long since I wrote a post on here…but never fear, you haven’t been far from my mind! In my “absence” I was working behind the scenes trying to get more exposure for this site, which got me more readers…and more spammers. I do apologize if random posts of mine . . . → Read More: The Backpacking Chica is BACK!

Forecast: sun, sand, and…grannies?

Hello hello!

How goes it? Good I hope!

Yours truly is in good ol’ South Florida. Fort Myers to be exact! This sprawling, urban suburbia, just 30 miles from the second richest town in the USA, has one of the worst unemployment rates in the nation. Spat out without second thought to such small issues . . . → Read More: Forecast: sun, sand, and…grannies?

Back in Black!!! Welcome to Tallahassee, Florida.

Hey Folks!

Yep, it’s me! I’m back! No, this is not an on-screen apparition (you know, you really should stop drinking all of that coffee); it is truly me!

Yes, my friends, I’ve been gone from the blogosphere for some time now. I needed a little time to pull myself together, work on my book, . . . → Read More: Back in Black!!! Welcome to Tallahassee, Florida.

Coming back to civilization.

Things that I didn’t know existed. Thanks Africa!

Just got back to civilization and I realized that I have missed out on a lot. Like…a whole lot.

1)      The Ipod pad thing. My netbook is only 9 months old and is already out of date. Thanks Apple!

2)      Inception, the movie. This craze has completely . . . → Read More: Coming back to civilization.

In remembrance. Nine years.

An American high school, September 11th, 2001:

My heart thumped as I turned my face to watch the blockbuster-esque drama unfold. Clammy hands clenched in my lap, suppressing the tears that began to well in the corners of my eyes.

Silence. Blood-drained faces looked to each other for guidance.

The television flickered and switched to a . . . → Read More: In remembrance. Nine years.