I've been back from Australia for four months now and I've had time to really start to miss things about it. But they aren't necessarily what you think they would be. I started writing this post over a month ago, but after reading Cailin's post on the things she hates about Australia, where she is … [Read more...] about Things I Miss Most About Australia
travel
Anatomy of a Press Trip
I watched a television show on the Travel Channel a few years ago called Confessions of a Travel Writer, which featured Andrew Evans, Charles Runnette, Shira Lazar and other writers on a press trip. It portrayed some writers in a bad light, after many snooty demands, and others really taking the … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Press Trip
Making Travel a Priority in College
The question I am asked most often in reference to my blog and lifestyle in general is, "How are you able to travel so much? I wish I could do that." It's mostly people from high school or college who maybe had one study abroad experience and that was the extent of their travels. I always give … [Read more...] about Making Travel a Priority in College
A Day in the Life: Peace Corps Volunteer
I wanted this series to be semi-regular, but that didn't exactly happen. But don't worry, now I'm back with a terrific interview from hilarious Peace Corps alumna and blogger Melanie Chamberlain. The Peace Corps has a long history of volunteers and I briefly considered it as a postgraduate option … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: Peace Corps Volunteer
My Travel Scrapbooks
I know how it sounds. Scrapbooking is for soccer moms or retired women. But I've been scrapbooking since I was in elementary school, somewhat sporadically. I save everything from ticket stubs to business cards to receipts from my travels, all to put into a scrapbook once I've gotten home. It's … [Read more...] about My Travel Scrapbooks