Posts Tagged ‘travelations’
A Travelated mom’s trip to South Africa: Part 1
My mom went to South Africa! What?! My mother, who has never left the country, took a three-week trip to South Africa this summer as part of the Toyota International Teacher Program. They paid for her travels and expenses while there, and she got to explore different cities in the country and meet local teachers.
Traveling Together vs. Traveling to Be Together
Traveling together is like living together on steroids. You will see your partner at their dirtiest and smelliest, talk to them at the height of their irritability, and have to work out important financial and housing decisions together. You will also get to experience amazing sights together, share foreign cuisine, and check things off your bucket lists.
Why Americans Don’t Go On Trains
It seems as though everyone in the world is in love with train travel… except Americans. In the United States, train travel is rarely (if ever) considered as an option by most people, whereas in Europe and Asia traveling by train is as routine as tying your shoes. If you skim the Wikipedia article for [...]
A Tourist’s Guide to Haggling in Marrakech
In Marrakech, haggling is an art form. The first time I visited, I spent hours wandering through, exploring the souks of Djemaa el Fna Market. I found myself accosted by dozens of vendors, all eager to sell me their wares. You’ll enjoy the experience, at first. However, by the time the tenth Moroccan had tried to sell me ‘authentic’ Calvin Klein jeans for less than five British Pounds, I was beginning to get frustrated.
We Forgot the Woobie!
Travel hadn’t exactly been high on the agenda once we had Emily, but my wife and I realized sometime around our daughter’s second birthday, between the balloons, bouncy balls and bottom changing, that we were in desperate need of a vacation. We’d never seen London, and being theater lovers we really wanted to take in one of the big West End productions
Confession: I’m Afraid of Horses
I said it. I am afraid of horses. Those strong, majestic creatures everyone seems to adore so much? I don’t want to be anywhere near them. I wasn’t always this way. I, like every other young girl, loved horses at one time. I combed the hair of My Little Ponies and occasionally slipped “pony” on my Christmas list. This was all before I met Princess.
Exploring the Underwater Wonders of Palawan
By Erin Michelson On the traveling circuit, I’ve been hearing rave reviews about the Philippine islands: pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, some of the best diving around. And after a short 3-week visit, I have to say I agree. The islands are stunningly beautiful, not only top side, but under the water as well. I’ve [...]
A Tourist in My Hawaiian Hometown
As we drove along, I glanced up to see the hotel towers overhead and hungover, badly sunburned tourists walking the sidewalk below. Everything seemed slightly artificial – manufactured happiness, almost like Disneyworld. It was mass-produced Aloha Spirit for your convenience.
The Outback by Chopper, by Hog, and by Train
I was only in the vicinity of Ulu?u for 18 hours, but I definitely think I made the most of my short time. I got to see the rock from every angle, experience the enormity of an Aboriginal sacred space, and feel the wind in my hair. When you visit Ulu?u be sure and feel the wind in your hair too!
There’s More to Cabo than Fruity Drinks
When my sister invited me on a 3-night trip to Cabo San Lucas, I had a very specific image in mind. The plan was to just lay on the beach all day, get a little tan (or in my case awkward burn), and pay extra for fruity drinks delivered to my beach chair. However, it didn’t take long until the culture and sites of Cabo pulled me away.
