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Deep Blue Sydney

Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

The best thing about Australian cities is that you don’t have to go too far to escape the urban rush and reconnect with nature. I think the Australian people just prioritize this more- being connected with the environment is a cultural necessity. All of the major cities have sweeping public parks, green spaces and waterways [...]

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The Spanish Language Challenge!

Posted on 28. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Can a total language dummy become fluent in Spanish? I’m going to find out… I’m kind of a language moron. I like to think I have a pretty good mastery of English, but my expertise basically ends there. Four years of struggling through college Spanish and I’ve got almost nothing to show for it. Two [...]

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Friday Postcard: Lake O’Hara

Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Have I mentioned lately how much I’m dying to go to Canada? Yoho National Park is on the border of British Columbia and Alberta. Thank you Vi from Short Travel Tips for the photo!

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Best of the Blogosphere: August 2011

Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Is it just me or is August like the longest month ever? I’ve always thought so. But it’s finally drawing to an end so it’s time for the internet roundup! What I’ve Been Up To: Who’s out There Now- I am! Or at least I will be soon thanks to Jeff and his dog! Jeff [...]

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My Packing List Constants

Posted on 23. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

One of the most stressful parts of leaving on a new big adventure (at least for me) is deciding what to pack! When you backpack you carry everything you need, essentially your home around on your back like a hermit crab. Except hermit crabs don’t have to worry about having appropriate shoes. I’m a little [...]

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I’m Writing This Post for Free! (Instead of $400)

Posted on 21. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Last week an advertising firm approached me and asked me to write a sponsored post for their client (who shall not be named). They offered to pay me more than my asking price, a lot more. They offered me $400 to be exact. Sweet! You may have noticed that I do occasionally sell sponsored posts on [...]

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Friday Postcard: Beyoğlu

Posted on 19. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

This postcard was submitted by longtime reader Kelly who also lives in Germany and blogs at this exactly. This is a shot of the Beyoğlu area of Istanbul, as viewed from Sultanahmet. In addition to being the only major city to straddle two continents, Istanbul is one of the most awesome cities I’ve ever visited [...]

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The Fierce Temples of Luang Prabang

Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

The main thing I remember about Luang Prabang, Laos was that it was HOT. So very, very hot. Visiting South East Asia during the hottest month of the year (March) may not have been a brilliant strategy, but it did decrease the number of other tourists wandering, dazed by the heat. Luang Prabang is a [...]

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How a Week in Iceland Changed my Life

Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by Steph.

Everyone seems to remember that moment when they first decided they wanted to travel. Well I don’t. I just started one day, fell into it because I was graduating from college and didn’t know what else to do with myself. There was no a-ha moment for me to tell you about. So instead I will [...]

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