Monthly Archives: January 2011

The TSA Has Seen Me Naked

I was eyeing all of the security lines, scouting out the shortest. “Right this way, This is the shortest line,” the blue-clad TSA employee told me. Score, I thought to myself. As I walked down the long corridor, my overwhelming … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Los Angeles

Long before Los Angeles was known for hard-partying celebrities, surreal urban sprawl and big-budget blockbusters, there was film noir. The genre changed Hollywood and escalated the writing career of one novelist James M. Cain. The film versions of his books … Continue reading

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Read This Blog: Vagabond 3

Behind the blog: There are plenty of reasons why I love this blog, written by Jade, Bob and Rob. Let’s start with their love affair with Mexican food, which I share. And then there’s the great coverage of their trip … Continue reading

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I’ll Be Seeing You

Saturday night was the last time I was going to see my whole extended family for a while. We gathered at Georgia Rib Company to celebrate my dad’s 50th birthday and the biggest question of the night was what am … Continue reading

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Read This Blog: Connvoyage

Behind the blog: I found Connie Hum’s blog when she guest posted for my Favorite Travel Memories series. Connie seems truly fearless, whether it comes to sampling the local delicacy, crashing an Indian wedding or holding a giant snake. Although … Continue reading

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5 Reasons I’m Leaving the Country to Travel

Pensively overlooking Cork, Ireland [Credit: Lindsay Steinmann] No one has come out and told me I was crazy out loud, but I know someone has to be thinking it. So I’m ready to answer any questions you may have about … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Australia Bucket List

Flickr: tim phillips photos Obviously I’ve already been convinced to go to Australia! If you haven’t, enjoy this guest post and book your ticket soon! This is a sponsored post by my friends at SwitchedOn Media in Australia. What’s on … Continue reading

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Read This Blog: Travel Yourself

Behind the blog: Travel Yourself is a solo travel show by host and Canadian filmmaker Cailin O’Neil. You may also have seen her travels on her blog Cailin Travels. She’s always up for a meetup and seems to know someone … Continue reading

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A Challenging 2011

Getting ready to jump off the cliff into 2011! Inspired by posts from my favorite bloggers, including but not limited to 40 Before 30, Over Yonderlust and A Dangerous Business, I’ve decided to take Travel Blog Challenge‘s 1000-1000 Challenge. I’m … Continue reading

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Read This Blog: The Traveling Philosopher

Behind the blog: The Traveling Philosopher, also known as Spencer Spellman, is a full-time freelance writer who just made the move to Costa Rica. He’s wise beyond his years and is always down for a good philosophical discussion about e-books … Continue reading

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