When planning my trip back to Sydney, I knew I wanted to take Sammi to the Blue Mountains for a day hike. She’s the outdoorsy one of the three of us, plus I wanted her to see the famed Three Sisters. We looked at a number of options, but really wanted the flexibility of going on our own terms. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
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On Returning to Sydney
My arrival back in Sydney on Friday was a day I'd been dreaming about for the last two years. I put a lot of thought into the trip and got excited about the places I would revisit in Sydney long before I even booked my ticket. But there are hundreds of emotions that I've felt about going back to the … [Read more...] about On Returning to Sydney
Lessons from a Half Marathon Virgin
I'm the first to admit that I'm not a runner. I don't even really like exercise, but I do my best to keep myself in shape. So when I got the idea to do a half marathon a few years ago, it seemed like something distant and in the future. But my friends finally talked me into following through with my … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Half Marathon Virgin
Five Years of Caroline in the City
Five years. 60 months. 1,825 days. This is the time that has passed since I sat at my desk in my Charleston apartment and typed out my first post on my recently created Blogger site. Looking back on those posts, I feel so silly, as they're nothing more than photos and typed journal entries from … [Read more...] about Five Years of Caroline in the City
Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves
In 2012, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my travel idols, Rick Steves. Today I'm pleased to interview his son, Andy Steves, who has become a travel expert in his own right with his company Weekend Student Adventures. He organizes tours for study abroad students and travelers in … [Read more...] about Interview with Student Travel Expert Andy Steves