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Two years back. Deadline or Milestone?

Saturday, September 1st, 2012

It just hit me.TWO YEARS AGO TODAY I LEFT BANGKOK (technically yesterday on Thai time).After a long stint abroad, it was time to turn emails back into family and friends.I haven’t been entirely at peace with being back, everything “temporary” in spirit. I’ve been told to “grow up” but I know I’m growing as a person.For several months now I have been dreading the two year anniversary. What did I have to show for my time in the States?I’ve realized I need to let go of this “deadline”.I’ve learned things, met new friends, overcame fears, spent time with my people, and even ran a half marathon and taught a core class!Plus I’m down at least 27 lbs!The most amazing bit is that I am always able to “travel back”.I go to China, Korea, & Europe in the blink of an eye.I know I will travel again but I don’t need it hanging over my head.I have some things to do first.And it’s important to live for the now.Thank you for sharing in this moment, turning it into a positive.

Hostels ~ Part III – Coming Soon!

Friday, June 29th, 2012

THE HAPPY DRAGON, Beijing, China
happydragonhostel.com
Probably THE most amazing hostel I’d EVER experienced.
I cannot say enough good things about this place.

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CHENGDU MIX-IT, Chengdu, China
mixhostel.com

BAMBOO GUEST HOUSE, Yangshuo, China

PEGASUS HOSTEL BERLIN, Berlin, Germany
www.pegasushostel.de
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LYON YOUTH HOSTEL, Lyon, France

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PARIS YOUTH HOSTEL, Paris, France

Hostels ~ Part Deux: What To Pack

Friday, June 29th, 2012
The 'Just In Case' Hostel Packing Checklist: In addition to the obvious traveling necessities, there are certain items that will put you at ease should you have a rowdy room or a hostel that is a little lacking. Remember a hostel ... [Continue reading this entry]

Hostels: Not So Hostile After All – Part I

Friday, June 29th, 2012
People tend to fear the unknown. And for many unseasoned travelers the unknown is the hostel. The hotel. The motel. Even the campground. These are familiar. But the hostel? What's a hostel? Is that, like, European? People tend to resort ... [Continue reading this entry]

Shudder.

Friday, November 4th, 2011
It's November 2011. Sitting on the couch of my apartment in northern New Jersey, I am frustrated. My job is anything but lucrative. I'm wondering. Trying to be patient. And of course find myself thinking of days of ... [Continue reading this entry]

Always updated… “little things”

Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Little things take me across the world. Hand soap for instance. The other day I was washing my hands in my friend's bathroom. The soap was Japanese Cherry blossom. Quite honestly before venturing abroad maybe I knew cherry ... [Continue reading this entry]

EIGHT MONTHS IN AMERICA

Monday, May 9th, 2011
My long saught-after dreams of being home have come true. And have I long grown tired of what I'd wished. Eight months back in the USA. I swore I'd never live in Jersey again. In 2006 I moved to Scottsdale, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Suitcase-Empty Thoughts

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Some day- it never seems to arrive.  For some day is never today. But what if today is the some day of our yesterdays?  And if all those yesterdays weren't our some day, what's to say all these tomorrows are any better?  Is there ... [Continue reading this entry]

Dormant

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
December 27, 2010 It was a cold December morning that I dug a heafty self-addressed envelope, posted from China, out of the back of my closet.  I put on my Spider snowpants that I'd purchased in the Beijing silk market along with my gloves.  ... [Continue reading this entry]

Domestic Travel

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Domestic Travel - What is it? I fear that the thrill of flying from one side of the country to the other has lost a bit of it's edge.  Five and a half hours to Arizona pales in comparison to  the ... [Continue reading this entry]