Monthly Archives: May 2011

I Was There

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Caroline

September 11, 2001. May 3, 2011. May 21, 2011. One of these dates may have significance for you. Maybe even two. On Saturday, May 21, I went to a lecture for the Sydney Writers’ Festival entitled, “9/11: I Was There.” … Continue reading →

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Heathrow’s Undercover Hotels

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Caroline

I’ve been to London three times since I was sixteen. You could say I’m obsessed. This guest post offers some important tips on finding a place to stay in London, whether you’re going for a weekend jaunt or an extended … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Get Dysentery

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Caroline

There is nothing worse than being sick in a foreign country, even if it’s one where everyone speaks English. I don’t care what age you are, all you want is your mommy to take care of you. Without getting into … Continue reading →

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Spend the Day in Summer Bay

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Caroline

So, okay, Summer Bay may not be a real place. It’s the fictional setting for the Aussie megahit Home and Away. Even though the soapy drama has been on longer than I’ve been alive, it hasn’t quite caught on stateside. … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Trip to Hawaii

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Caroline

In case I haven’t mentioned it, I will be spending two weeks in Hawaii with my sisters and mom to celebrate Rachel‘s Sweet Sixteen at the end of May. I haven’t been very involved in the planning process since I’ve … Continue reading →

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Travel Writing Round Up [May 2011]

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Caroline

If you saw the last few editions of  Travel Writing Round Up, welcome back! There are a lot of great opportunities this month, so I hope you will take full advantage of them. A lot are repeats from last month as … Continue reading →

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