Category Archives: Travel Update

Leaving the USA

Posted on June 15, 2016 by elliewick

I woke up on the bus to JFK as we passed the Brooklyn Bridge and dawn was breaking. We have been at the airport since 5 a.m. and our flight leaves at 11:15 a.m.  It finally feels real.  Staging was … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Travel Update, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Changing focus

Posted on October 2, 2012 by elliewick

I have spent the last few days writing about Utah. I have lots to say after living here 11 months and I decided a blog dedicated to traveling Utah would be a better place to show off this beautiful state. … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Wicked’ on the cheap

Posted on August 10, 2012 by elliewick

Tonight begins my quest for a $25 “Wicked” ticket. I’m practically perfect in this endeavor and I hope my streak continues this evening. I’m talking about the “Wicked” lottery that happens between two-and-a-half hours before showtime and two hours before … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, North America, Photos, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Heading homeward

Posted on July 20, 2012 by elliewick

I’m heading back to Ohio for a short visit. It will be my first visit since heading west to Utah in October. My family heads to the beach of Lake Erie every July and I couldn’t pass on an opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, North America, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A return to travel blogging with no apologies

Posted on June 1, 2012 by elliewick

Not blogging here for the past seven months here has been easy, truly too easy. I arrived in Salt Lake City on Halloween and I have posted two “Wednesday photos” since then. But I am not sorry about that. The … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

It’s a 106 miles to Chicago

Posted on August 26, 2011 by elliewick

Well, it’s really 280 miles to my friend’s apartment in Chicago, but there is a rest stop on the Indiana turnpike that is just about 106 miles away. I will be heading there tomorrow morning for my Labor Day weekend. … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, Planning a trip, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

A Colorado round-up

Posted on June 30, 2011 by elliewick

It’s always sad coming home from a trip, not only because I love traveling and seeing and doing new things, but because these trips are the only times I get to see my boyfriend. Going to Colorado was special because … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dirty no more! And other thoughts (and firsts) about my upcoming trip to Colorado

Posted on June 17, 2011 by elliewick

After a few frantic days of wondering where I will shower after camping for three days and then needing to attend a wedding in Colorado Springs and writing Searching for a shower, a college curling friend has come to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, North America, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Upcoming travels: Kalamazoo, Mich., and Colorado

Posted on May 26, 2011 by elliewick

The days after settling on a trip are some of my favorites. There’s an immediate trip to the library to check out guidebooks and hunt out all other sorts of information because when I am going somewhere new, I want … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, Planning a trip, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

One year later and a list of desired experiences

Posted on January 27, 2011 by elliewick

Travelin’ the globe is now a year old. Yes, it’s really been around since the spring of 2008, but this after-college version just turned one. In honor of this day, I’ve compiled a list of 25 things I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Central America, Europe, North America, Planning a trip, South America, Travel Update, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment