Second Time Around: Better, Worse, or Just Different?

Note: I have made it to Kenya now, and my internet use will be pretty sporadic. Please be patient with comments and contacting me… it may take a minute :) It’s April 13th, and I am approximately halfway through my five-hour flight from Doha to Nairobi. Looking out the window there are clear skies with […]

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Montage Monday: Wadi Dana

One of my favorite stops in Jordan was in the village of Dana. Set in the Dana Nature Reserve, which is run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), the village has magnificent views of Wadi Dana (the valley). It is great stop for nature lovers, offering lots of different hiking options. […]

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5Terre Series: Vernazza, Monterosso, & Then Some

Vernazza After my adventurous hike from Corniglia, I was thrilled to have finally  made it to Vernazza. This village is the quaintest of the five villages, making it also one of the most touristed. Compared to the other 3 villages I had already visited in Cinque Terre, it felt so crowded. There were a lot […]

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RTW Travel: One Month In

Time flies. I’ve been traveling for a month as of today. Most days it seems like I just packed up my bags and left home.  Other days it seems like I haven’t eaten Mexican food in ages. I could ramble on in this post, but instead I’ll leave you with some lists to share my […]

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5Terre Series: Manarola & Corniglia

I woke up the next morning feeling rested and ready to take on Cinque Terre! I had bought the Cinque Terre card the evening prior and found out that I could only take the coastal trail as far as Corniglia… it was closed to the next two towns due to a mudslide. From Riomaggiore to […]

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Montage Monday: Over the Edge in Petra

After being in Petra for about four hours, I made it up the 900 or so stairs to the Monastery. I snapped some photos and walked a bit further for an overlook of the Rift Valley. On our way back, we caught a glimpse of some local Bedouins and tourists on the top of the […]

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