This weekend, for my time off, I decided to venture alone to the other side of the island. Kris explained to me that the only way to get there using public transportation was to get on a bus that left Kona around 5:45 in the morning. Since I was still technically here on vacation and…
Posted February 23, 2013
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It’s been a pleasure working on this budget travel blog, and I’m happy I had the chance to become a contributing author. Being able to contribute a segment about Brooklyn, one of the most cultured cities in the world, is particularly a reward in itself. I just woke up this morning and started reflecting on…
Posted February 15, 2013
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Despite hating the word “foodie” and people who refer to themselves as one, I think I found the most god-tier market of them all. Packed to the gills, London’s Borough Market is chock full of vendors, food carts, home-made cider peddlers, and all sorts of libations. If you’re looking for some authentic mom and pop…
Posted February 24, 2012
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Finally got home and spent the night in my old bedroom. Really great to be home, and I think I just hit the brink for my travels overall. There’s nothing quite like being home and with your own family. I realize now part of what made the trip so special for me was being around…
Posted February 18, 2012
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Interested in English Slang? I have a story about that. I went to London pretty well-versed in English culture—or so I thought. The moment I got there, I suffered the worst embarrassment, asking where the ATM was. The man scratched his head, I tried to explain that it’s the machine you get money out of;…
Posted February 14, 2012
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