Monthly Archives: June 2009

I Love Kitsch

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Caroline

I don’t know what it is, but I love the kitschiest places. I look up these bizarre sights for any drive I take. Maybe it’s the oddity or maybe the Americana, but I enjoy it. I usually find them on … Continue reading →

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Travel Cheap

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Caroline

This may be the biggest thing that holds people back from traveling more: money. I definitely don’t have a lot of money (I am a college student, after all), but I know how to travel without spending my inheritance. Accommodations … Continue reading →

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UPDATES

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Caroline

After looking at past postings, I’ve decided not to put many pictures on blog postings, but rather just favorites in addition to links to the entire album on Picasa. Secondly, I am going to start writing articles for when I … Continue reading →

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Best of Asheville

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Caroline

Restaurants Tupelo Honey Cafe: This College St. classic is home to upscale Southern food. You may have to wait for a while, but it is worth it. They serve breakfast all day, along with having Southern staples with a … Continue reading →

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New York City, Thanksgiving 2008

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Caroline

Broadway Times Square Conde Nast, aka DREAM JOB view of the Empire State Building from Bryant Park Celsius, a Canadian lounge? I don’t know what that means. Ice skating rink in Bryant Park New York Public Library, my love view … Continue reading →

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Best of Atlanta

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Caroline

“Oh Atlanta, I hear you calling, I’m coming back to you one fine day, no need to worry, there ain’t no hurry, I’m coming back to Georgia.” -Allison Krauss & Union Station The Varsity The State Capitol with Dahlonega gold … Continue reading →

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Best of Charleston

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Caroline

“I’m going away. Perhaps to Charleston…where there’s a little bit of grace and charm left in the world.” -Rhett Butler, Gone with the Wind Hydrangeas on Jasper Street The house from The Notebook on Wadmalaw Island Graves of the crew … Continue reading →

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Best Hostels in Europe

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Caroline

Here is STA Travel’s Top Ten: 1. Absolute Paris Hotel and Hostel (Paris, France) – A cheap sleep in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris – Metro République. 2. Generator Hostel London (London, UK) – One of the largest … Continue reading →

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Ireland (January 2009)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Caroline

Dublin 1-1-09 After a rough morning, we checked out of Palmer’s Lodge. We took the bus to Stansted Airport. We bought snacks to eat while we waited. It is the mid-trip lull, where you can’t imagine it being any longer, but you … Continue reading →

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London (New Years 2008)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Caroline

12-27-08 We left this morning around 8:30 for the airport. We were charged $15 per bag by US Airways, but a helpful US Airways employee bumped us up 20 rows for our long flight. We sat on the runway in Atlanta for … Continue reading →