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Not only is Santiago the capital of Chile, but it is also one of the most modern cities in South America and the main gateway to the country as it receives all international flights. It is the perfect starting point for discovering Chile. I would recommend spending only a few days in Santiago and then . . . → Read More: Top 5 things to do in Santiago, Chile Today is a sad day for me. Today, I realized that I accidentally left my diary from Africa in Paris. Yes, eight months of irreplaceable memories lost, forever, without any sort of back-up record. So, what’s my word of warning? Guard your travel memories with greater care than I guarded mine. I never made an electronic copy of . . . → Read More: Learn from my mistakes…Lost in Paris, France In the next few months I will be traveling through much of southern and eastern Africa, and like any traveler, I have a wish list for my trip. Rather than listing every single tourist attraction I’d like to see, this is a list of personals feats - both mental and physical. After all, traveling isn’t about where . . . → Read More: Bucket List…of sorts Hey Everyone!!! Less than 48 hours until I’m on a plane to Equatorial Guinea, and I am definitely getting nervous (in a good way) in anticipation of the unknown. I’m a little miffed that I have to be at the airport at 4:30am for a timely security check…but it’s all in the name of good travel! Last night I used google maps to . . . → Read More: Finals thoughts: Equatorial Guinea here I come! What does your boyfriend think about this? These were usually the first words out of people’s mouths upon hearing about my trip. Sometimes, I was lucky to get a whole sentence; occasionally, the disapproval was made known through some guttural, disapproving groan accompanied by a shifted glance and . . . → Read More: Living the dream. How other people´s concerns were fuel for my journey. Hey Guys! Today I did the unthinkable – I started going through my clothes so I can donate them goodwill! It’s just under two months until I leave and I’m starting the process (slowly) of decluttering, organizing, and packing. After my second glass of wine I decided that unworn clothes should be the first to go. I’ve . . . → Read More: Planning, planning, planning – bioko island, vaccinations, and goodwill donations Alrighty people – it’s getting down to the wire here (well, almost) and I need help with the logistics of my trip! 1) Backpack: What kind? How much? How heavy? 2) Clothes: Really, should I bring that much? Since I’m working as a field assistant, I’ll be bringing one set of clothes with me and then just having . . . → Read More: Hello world! I need some advice! These logistics are a logistical nightmare! …sort of pulls you away from the world of trip planning. I’ve been wrapping up my last semester of school – I’m working on three projects simultaneously and taking my last two required courses. I have (please hold your applause) had to learn all of the Floridian frog calls and every frog, salamander, and turtle species . . . → Read More: Existing in the real world… Today I did a quick survey of nine close friends and family with this question: if you could live in one city or country for 2-3 mos. which one would it be? Of course my dad was a smart-ass and replied “right here, in my house”. His answer aside, the votes included: Japan, Rome, China, Australia, New . . . → Read More: If you could move anywhere in the world, for just 2-3 months, where would you go? I’m a complete OCD planning freak. Usually. A great example: For my big Europe trip, I planned the exact train routes and times for the entire trip…in advance. Needless to say, for this upcoming trip (all 17 months worth), it is quite the planning-overload. I’ve been afraid of getting too caught up in the nitty-gritty of my trip . . . → Read More: Itinerary schimerary…planning the ultimate around the world trip. |
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