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Traveling Alone (but not lonely!) in London


While in London, a city I have been to before, I just wanted to walk. I was so excited to be off the tour bus, out of a hostel (getting a bit too old for bunk beds and drunk strangers stumbling... Continue Reading →

The One About Traveling Alone – The Pros


Traveling alone, especially as a woman, can seem like a TERRIBLE idea (ask my mother). There are some downsides to it, (as I discuss with a sense of humor here) but it can be really awesome. It was something I always wanted... Continue Reading →

Ireland in Pictures and Stories


My favorite places in Ireland were Connemara (beautiful scenery and Kylemore Abbey), Glenveagh Castle (we just don't have castles in America like we should!), Carrick A Rede rope bridge, Giants Causeway, and the tours of Derry and Belfast that taught... Continue Reading →

What I <3 about Ireland – Trip Highlights


Tomorrow I finally leave Ireland, after a week of solo traveling here. Time has been fast and time has been slow, but I have really loved this adventure. Here are some highlights: Accents - is it just me, or is... Continue Reading →

The One About Traveling Alone – The Cons


This Ireland-England-Spain before I'm 30 Trip o'Dreams has made me think a lot about traveling in general, and me traveling specifically. One of the things I've loved most about traveling has been meeting people and figuring out things about yourself,... Continue Reading →

Slainte! Days 1-3 of Ireland Travel


Day two...or is it three? Ireland is green, friendly, loud, drunk! I survived my flights here with the help of the hilarious couple next to me, Emma and Artur. They looked about 14 years old, maybe 20, and had met... Continue Reading →

You are brave. You can fly. You are going to Ireland.


This has been my mantra the last 24 hours or so, as I try to give myself a pep talk about my impending trip to Europe. It's the trip I've wanted for so long - Ireland and Spain! I have... Continue Reading →

Funemployment: Wide Open Spaces


As I mentioned in my last blog, I have quit my job for looooooove. How romantic. :) To celebrate this, and the idea of love in general (my grandparents 50th year anniversary of being married and not killing each other),... Continue Reading →

275: Yosemite in Winter


Two weeks ago, my sister and I took a spontaneous trip to Yosemite, one of my most favorite places in the world. I love to lose/find myself in nature, and a place like that, so beautiful and peaceful, gives awesome... Continue Reading →

GringaDiaries: Mishaps, Bug Bites, Dark Alleys in Honduras.


I thought I had paid my dues to the travel gods in Livingston, when someone in our hostel stole my ipod. Turns out no. A few days ago, Natasha and I said goodbyes to our travel buddies and we decided... Continue Reading →

GringaDiaries: Birthdays, Bikes, Beaches


We had an incredible day today for Dana's birthday; one of those days that makes you love life and people and traveling and your heart swells with happiness....and its still going!! We've paused to browse the internet for the moment... Continue Reading →

GringaDiaries: Peeing in Wetsuit, 3rd World Clinics, Crabs.


Its common knowledge that one of the first things divers do when they enter the water is pee, so that the warmness spreads throughout their wetsuit, keeping their body temperature up while they plunge to the deep dark depths of... Continue Reading →

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