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Tag Archives: Planning a trip
A roundup of what you need to know before joining Peace Corps Eswatini
Sanibonani G17 and other potential PCVs out there! I have written a lot about what life is like as a PCV in eSwatini during my 38 months of service. Your departure date is approaching quickly, and maybe a few of … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Life, Peace Corps, Swaziland
Tagged Advice, Africa, eSwatini, Life, Packing, PCV, Peace Corps, peace corps swaziland, Peace Corps Volunteer, Planning a trip, Swaziland, Travel, Wildlife
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Packing for Peace Corps Swaziland: Clothing
Choosing what clothing I would bring to Swaziland was difficult. There are so many unknowns about the weather, clothing styles, and attitudes toward females wearing pants that depend on your family and/or your community. Of course, I had consulted many … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland
Tagged Africa, Clothing, Packing, PCV, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteer, Planning a trip, Shopping, Swaziland, Travel
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“The Sound of Music” returns to Salzburg
Last night, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, “The Sound of Music” debuted on the Landestheater stage in Salzburg. This is the first time the musical has been produced live on stage in the town where the movie was filmed. Salzburg has … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Movies, Photos, Planning a trip, Tradition, Travel Narrative
Tagged Austria, History, Mountains, Movies, Photos, Planning a trip, Salzburg, Sound of Music, The Sound of Music, Theater, Travel
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Saturday Spotlight on Ohio: Franklin Park Conservatory
When I first started this blog I posted about places in Ohio I would like to visit. I have visited some of them since then, but there are still many places on my list. Now as my time here is … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, North America, Photos, Saturday Spotlight, U.S.
Tagged Art, Flowers, Glass, Museums, Ohio, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel, Washington state
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It’s a 106 miles to Chicago
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 Architecture, Art, Beer, Chicago, Food, German food, Hamburgers, History, Planning a trip, Travel
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Left looking for more at Garden of the Gods
Don’t get me wrong. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is lovely with sandstone “hogbacks,” ridges of stone that has been tilted from a horizontal layer to a vertical layer and then sticks up from the ground. It is … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged City parks, Colorado, Hiking, Mountains, Nevada, Photos, Planning a trip, Rock climbing, Rocks, Travel
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A day hiking the sand dunes of Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is home to quite a bit of sand – more sand than I could have imagined, really. I had seen pictures, read an article or two, and checked out guidebooks and the National … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Colorado, Hiking, Michigan, Mountains, National Parks, Ohio, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Planning a trip, Sand dunes, Snow, Travel
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Dirty no more! And other thoughts (and firsts) about my upcoming trip to Colorado
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 Austria, Beach, California, Camping, Cleanliness, Colorado, Curling, Hiking, Mountains, National Parks, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Ocean, Photos, Planning a trip, Rock climbing, Rocks, Salzburg, Sand dunes, State parks, Travel, Utah
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Searching for a shower
Cleanliness is very important to me. I would say it is entirely necessary, especially living in the United States. I think looking clean and put together is necessary for going out in public. Dressing up, when the occasion calls for … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Camping, Cleanliness, Colorado, Hiking, Mountains, Planning a trip, Rock climbing, Rocks, Travel, Worries
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Saturday Spotlight on Ohio: Toledo Museum of Art
When I first started this blog I posted about places in Ohio I would like to visit. I have visited some of them since then, but there are still many places on my list. Now as my time here is … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Saturday Spotlight, U.S., Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Glass, Ohio, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel
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