I looked at the calendar this morning and realized something a bit unnerving….as of today I have exactly one month left of my Round the World adventure. My adventure to see the world, to welcome new experiences, to step out side my comfort zone and to meet new people and reunite with old friends. While I have… Read more
I touched down in London yesterday just in time for the big day…the 2012 Olympic Games kicks off here this evening. While I did not score tickets to the opening ceremonies (that probably would have cost more than what I payed for my entire Round the World airline ticket) I am super excited just to be… Read more
Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Istanbul, Beirut, Madrid, Barcelona…I have certainly not had a shortage of big cities on this Round the World trip. Luckily I feel quite at home when I’m surrounded by metros, buses, nightlife, tall buildings and diverse people. Even though I did grow up in the ‘burbs (North Hills, PA…whoop whoop), I find I… Read more
ALONE is sitting by myself in my hotel room while planning the next leg of my journey. LONELY is realizing I am the only person sitting by myself in a youth hostel common area full of laughing and partying friends.ALONE is having dinner by myself and enjoying it because I can eat what I want, when… Read more
While not an obscure city, I rarely hear Madrid mentioned as “a favorite city” or “a beautiful place to visit”. But as I wrap up my second visit to this city, I have to say I’d happily describe Madrid with both of those descriptions. I found Madrid to be fairly easy to navigate even for someone… Read more
