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A Waking of Worlds

by Sarah Albom /
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Oct 16, 2013 / 0 comments

The Northern Ireland sun struggled to penetrate through the clouds, stopping just short of the rusty bus with a sigh of regret, as though too tired to continue any farther. As the vehicle made its way down the dirt path, I clung to my seat with one hand, the other holding a book, trying to ignore the bumping and rattling. A visit with an oracle of the elven king, on the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

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How Vacations Can Get Weirder

Last month I prompted the question ‘how many weird things can happen during a weeklong vacation’ and answered with ‘too many.’ It got me thinking and I realized, I kind of lied: I still had more wei

Tiny House Travelers

by Sicily Kolbeck / Oct 13, 2013 / 0 comments

I have wanted to travel abroad for as long as I can remember. The promise of stepping off the transport, being thrust into a new culture with different rules (written and unwritten) and different ways of life excites. Travelling around the US has given me some experience, but I can’t just jump into traveling abroad and expect to know everything. 

The Best of Visiting Belfast: Part One

by Caroline Ryan / Oct 12, 2013 / 0 comments

Now firmly settled in peacetime living, Belfast loves visitors and knows how to treat them right. With its rich history, fun-loving folk, and international attitude, there’s plenty to do, no matter what time of year you visit.

Joshua Slocum’s Last Hours

by Gabriel Miller / Oct 10, 2013 / 0 comments

Wind has always been my friend. On hot days it swoops in and cools me down, which makes the other people in my family unhappy because they love the heat; when I am kite surfing it usually is there to hold my kit up in the air, which helps me to move around.

The best water day of my life

by Gabriel Miller / Oct 01, 2013 / 0 comments

As I walked back from the beach, alone on a quiet road, I thought to myself, “I need to write about this, I need to let the world know how many awesome things people can do in the water.” And so I have.

The Art of Eating a Durian

by Anevay Darlington / Sep 28, 2013 / 1 comments

Durian Fruit… In my opinion they are strange. You, the reader, might see why if you read on…

The Art of Eating a Durian

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Family on the Loose: The Art of Traveling With Kids

Did you think your travel days were over when you had kids? Think again. This guide – a complete guide to family travel – not only debunks that myth, but shows how family travel can inspire a whole new worldview – that of creativity, reflection, intercultural learning, and looking both near and far for life-changing experiences.

What You Need to Know Before Getting in a Rickshaw

by Sydney Kahl / Sep 23, 2013 / 0 comments

In Delhi, India, people resort to using all sorts of modes of transportation - with their first priorities being going fast and conveniently. Before you jump in this common yellow and green, small, open air, three-wheeled vehicle, there are a few things you should know

A Visit to the Sewage Museum (I Lived to tell the Tale)

by Anevay Darlington / Sep 18, 2013 / 0 comments

La Ville Lumière (the City of Lights) is the perfect nickname for Paris, as 24 hours a day, the city is bathed in the light from street lamps and twinkling candles in restaurant windows.

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