I know how it sounds. Scrapbooking is for soccer moms or retired women. But I've been scrapbooking since I was in elementary school, somewhat sporadically. I save everything from ticket stubs to business cards to receipts from my travels, all to put into a scrapbook once I've gotten home. It's … [Read more...] about My Travel Scrapbooks
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Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
Some people freak out at the idea of interviewing their favorite celebrities, like Brad Pitt or Kate Hudson. I, however, turned my stomach into knots when I was given the chance to interview one of my idols, Rick Steves. I've been watching his PBS show for as long as I can remember and couldn't … [Read more...] about Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
My Battle with Travel Anxiety
I spent my first day in Paris dry heaving and watching MTV dubbed in French in my Quartier Latin hotel room. While the rest of my family was out exploring the city, my dad patiently sat with me while I tried to keep down the medicine I picked up from the local pharmacy. What the hell is wrong with … [Read more...] about My Battle with Travel Anxiety
My Australian Travel Mistakes
I definitely enjoyed my time in Australia, as the number of posts about this year will tell you. But if I had to do it all over again, would I change anything? The answer is YES. I did a lot of things wrong and I hope you can learn from my mistakes! When to Leave I wish I had left earlier … [Read more...] about My Australian Travel Mistakes
What I Read in 2011
I can't believe how many books I read while traveling and Kristin of Camels and Chocolate's post "Out At Sea: What I Read" inspired me to talk about all the books I could recommend from this year, all 35 of them (and counting). Anyone who traveled with me for more than a day can attest to how … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2011