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Best of the Blogosphere: June 2011

Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

Welcome back to my monthly link round-up! What’s Going On With Me: Everywhere Connection- Still working on fundraising for the big project! I you haven’t yet, please check out these 7 reasons to donate. We’ve also added some really fun new videos of me attempting to cook properly and Mike attempting to speak properly. Watch [...]

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Taking an Extended Trip: What I Did Wrong

Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

On Sunday I posted a list of all the things I think I did right on my extended Australasia trip. This ranged from remembering to pack jeans to being flexible in my planning, but really boiled down to following my gut and not other people’s advice. So let me start off this post on what [...]

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Taking an Extended Trip: What I Did Right

Posted on 26. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

I’ve been home for a couple of weeks now and I’ve had some time to reflect on this big giant trip that just happened. I have a feeling I won’t be able to fully wrap my head around it until I get a little more distance from it. Now everywhere I go, excited old friends [...]

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Friday Postcard: Lake Tekapo

Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

This week’s super gorgeous pictures come from Amanda Williams of A Dangerous Business. People stop at Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, for many reasons — the stunning alpine scenery, the milky-blue water of the lake, the brilliance of the stars here on a clear night. And, of course, the Church of the Good Shepherd. This tiny [...]

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7 Reasons to Support Everywhere Connection

Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

I’m now three weeks into my fund-raising challenge for Everywhere Connection (if you have no idea what I’m talking about, please take a moment to read up on my latest adventure). Thanks to some super awesome people- friends, family, bloggers, and some of you awesome readers, we are now at 15% of our $6000 goal. [...]

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Accepting China: A Roundabout Love Story

Posted on 21. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

Secret Time: When I first visited China, back in October, I kind of hated it. Japan had been easy and fun, but my first few days in Shanghai were a confusing, draining mess. The city was loud, crowded and dirty. Nothing made sense to me: not the clouds of smoke hanging everywhere, not the odd [...]

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Vancouver Culture Shock

Posted on 19. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

The first thing you’ll probably notice about Canada: it’s really nice. Vancouver especially is just really, really pleasant. The streets are spotless, the people are friendly and the air is crisp and clean. In essence it’s the complete opposite of China. Which I was arriving from, smelly and tired after 20-some hours of traveling (fun [...]

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Friday Postcard: Mcleod Ganj, India

Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

Postcard today is from awesome reader and blogger Nicole Haber: It’s the view from the Dalai Lama’s residence. McLeod Ganj is a Tibetan exile community in an old British hill station on the foot of the Himalayas its about a 12 hour drive from Delhi. India is notably overwhelming for travelers. Beyond stomach sickness, many [...]

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How I Accidentally Turned my Blog into a Clean Slate

Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Steph.

It’s been a long time since I’d seen that dreaded Blue Screen of Death. Years of using macs have spared me the horror, and if mac made a netbook maybe I’d have lived blissfully blue screen free for eternity. I’d almost forgotten the sinking, my guys have turned to lead, feeling that appears when you [...]

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