Monthly Archives: July 2010

Photo of the Day: Bangor, Maine

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Caroline

If you didn’t know this about me already, I love big weird kitschy things. I’ve seen a UFO, a peach, elephants and a fish, not to mention my town’s claim to fame, The Big Chicken. This gem was included on our … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Philadelphia, PA

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Caroline

Philadelphia was one of the last stops on our never ending road trip and we figured it wouldn’t take too long. We left New Haven, CT in the morning around 9 or 10 assuming we would get to Philly by lunch … Continue reading →

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Must-Watch Online Travel Shows

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Caroline

You may not always be able to travel when you want to. So you usually read a good book or watch a good travel show. Turns out the Travel Channel isn’t all there is to offer. I had the pleasure … Continue reading →

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East Coast Road Trip: Acadia National Park, ME

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Caroline

The only sand beach at Acadia National Park There is a reason this blog is called Caroline in the City. I don’t do so hot with nature. Consult “Caroline in the Country” if you don’t remember. So was I thrilled … Continue reading →

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23 Things to Do Before Turning 23

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Caroline

I recently had my 22nd birthday (July 8) and it was a pretty uneventful one (just antiquing and a nice dinner, which was fine by me), so I want to make sure this is a year to remember. Andi of My … Continue reading →

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East Coast Road Trip: Bar Harbor, ME

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Caroline

Sunrise at Acadia National Park (more on that later), where the sun first rises in the US… at 4 am I saw a shirt in a shop that said “Bar Harbor Triathalon: Lobsta, Chowda and Beeyah.” It summed up pretty well … Continue reading →

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East Coast Road Trip: Salem, MA

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Caroline

It’s not a place to spend more than a day, but the spooky Salem as a good stopover en route to or from Boston. Everything is witch-themed (t-shirts, restaurants, etc.), since the town is the site of the 1692 Witch Trials. The … Continue reading →

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Humble Pie

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Caroline

Don’t get too excited about that Vegemite, Rachel… There’s a place called the Australian Bakery Cafe in the Marietta Square that I have mentioned before, but never visited. Since I have recently become acquainted with a lot of Australians and am trying to … Continue reading →

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East Coast Road Trip: Boston, MA

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Caroline

On our Great American Road Trip, we did something no other traveler should attempt- trying to see all of Boston in one day. We had to make sacrifices, but we all mentioned at least one thing we wanted to do. For … Continue reading →

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My Thai Soul Sister

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Caroline

Nueng swinging at one of the villas at the Mandarin Oriental Chiang Mai Every time I travel, I meet someone I feel like I’ve met before. Were we friends in a past life? This particular person and I met one … Continue reading →

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