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Personal Ways to Wage an Effective War on Terrorism
Personal Ways to Wage an Effective War on Terrorism While the USA responds to the terrorist acts of September 11th, let me suggest there are some things we can do on an individual level to wage an effective war against terrorism. For starters, here are three: 1. Cultivate a passion for geography Pick any country […]
Living Long Term in Paris – Paris, France
Chris Card Fuller has tips for those visitors who want to visit Paris for longer than a 2 week vacation.
London, England – London Museums are Free
Sponsored byRailconnection London isn’t the cheapest city in the world, nor is Britain the least expensive country. But Britain’s national museums and art galleries – both new and old – are free, beginning in December 2001. In the centre of London at Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery, containing one of the world’s finest collections
Close to Home
Five months ago, when I set out on my journey, September 12, my original return date, seemed very far away. Upon leaving for Europe in May, I looked to that date in the far future as one does gazing out a window of a tall building, looking as far as the eye can see, wondering
Shallow Graves – Mauritania/Western Sahara, Africa
Trapped by a broken-down truck in the middle of the Sahara, Megan Woods buys her life for Christmas, for the paltry sum of £500.
My Naughty Cruise Down Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats – Utah, USA
No cops, no lights, no rules: Mike Jamison sneaks his wife’s car keys to make his speed demon dream come true.
Travels With Nate #2 – London to Athens
Good Byes, Tumbles, and Right Screw Ups! London to Athens How can I sum up the last few days? I know… AHHHHHHH! Don’t worry things can’t be that bad, can they? So I have got a couple (about 15) of E-mails about Nate. He is doing fine. I think he has been feeling a little […]
Atlas Shrugged: Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Let me begin this story with a little bit of advice – no matter what anyone tells you, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, do the Toubkal trek in the Moroccan High Atlas mountains!!! My guidebook says all you need are some good hiking shoes. Let me tell you, that is a load of crap. […]
The Joys of Travelling on a Discounted Ticket
The lower price of a staff air ticket is not always the glory it appears to be. Saying goodbye three times due to missed flights kind of ruins the touching moment.
Terrorism & Costa Rica
This IS a travel story, I promise. My roommate’s boyfriend called my house and said, in Spanish, “Have you seen the news? Put it on CNN!” So, I did. What I saw disturbed me beyond belief. The Twin Towers were destroyed. I was snuggled in my house drinking a Pilsen in Costa Rica. After the
Reaction in London and Around the World – North America
Maria Argyropoulos wanted to go home, but she realized she wouldn’t give in to what THEY want, to show fear and be cowed by them.
Geisha Fantasies (1 of 2)
Teressa Rerras journeyed to Kyoto to photograph the elusive geisha and to become one, if only for a day.