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New Zealand - Wellington

August 23, 2012 • Leave a Comment

My original plans for visiting New Zealand was shorten so that I can return back to South Carolina for a family reunion for a cousins bridal shower. So my brief time in Wellington gave me a nice breather from my travels in Australia. Since it was winter there, my first few days were a bit chilly and wet with rain and my only option for my first day...

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Picture Perfect Iceland

August 14, 2012

In May of 2010, the volcano in Iceland, Eyjafjallajokull erupted halting air travel for weeks, bringing Europe to a virtual stand still. Months afterwards, I stumbled across this wonderful video of the volcano that simply mesmerized me. Having had a fascination with Iceland before, I never knew how stunning the landscape could be. So when I ha...

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Tourist Checklist

August 10, 2012 • 1 Comment

There is so much to see and do in London, that I did not even attempt to make a list before arriving to the city. What I loved about my time in London was that I didn't have any must see sights but a wish list of interesting spots. Usually one of my top concerns when I arrive in any city is the ability to travel safely around, and with the London t...

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Olympic Games

August 09, 2012 • 1 Comment

When I was young girl growing up in South Carolina, in the early years to America when there was only three channels to choose from, the winter and summer Olympics were such a sensation those sports filled years. I remember being glued to the tv to watch the endless dramatic stories about the athletes and fascination with the sports they were compe...

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London - Volunteering at New Life Masih Ghar Kids Camp

July 30, 2012 • Leave a Comment

When I was planning my trip to London, I wanted to connect with someone in the area. Through mutual friends, I was made aware of a Kids Camp that was being held during the week I was going to be in London. So I decided to volunteer with them for a few days before the Olympic events started. Like my time in Japan, I did not have any prior connection...

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