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8 Magical Places That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Wandered onto the Pages of a Fairy Tale

February 19, 2013
fairytale castle in Germany in winter

Fairytales may not be real but the eight whimsical vacation destinations on this list are. Read on to discover where to go when you’re craving a novel-worthy escape from reality. 1. Goblin Valley State Park, Utah Fairytale Film: The Labyrinth Discovered in the 1920s, Goblin Valley earned its unusual name thanks to the thousands of… Read More 8 Magical Places That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Wandered onto the Pages of a Fairy Tale

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What do all travelers have in common?

February 5, 2013

Whether you’re young or old, shy or outgoing, an optimist or a pessimist, if you’re a traveler, then chances are that you share this one quality with other travelers: open-mindedness. The personality trait “openness to new experience” is one of the traits described in the Five Factor Model. People who score high in this personality trait are… Read More What do all travelers have in common?

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4 Unique Gifts for Language Lovers

February 3, 2013
French language pillow

I’m going to be taking German lessons again soon (in preparation for my trip to Europe this summer). As I was searching Pinterest for recommendations for German language books and flashcards, I stumbled on these. Cute, no? Magnets Made from a Spanish Dictionary These magnets are hand-made using actual pages from a Spanish dictionary. You can pick… Read More 4 Unique Gifts for Language Lovers

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Do you ever mix up your second and third languages?

January 31, 2013

    I was trying to speak Spanish to someone the other day and as my brain reached for the Spanish word for garbage can, out tumbled German like a pair of dirty underwear at an airport security screening. “Oh, I mean…uh…” I fumbled, embarrassed  My German hung awkwardly between me and the confused Mexican woman… Read More Do you ever mix up your second and third languages?

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What’s Your Travel Personality Type?

January 21, 2013

I once made the mistake of traveling with my what amounted to my travel opposite, a boyfriend* who insisted our trip revolve around organized tours, timetables, and three meals a day spent with a group of loud, boisterous British backpackers. For someone who loves flexible, unstructured vacations where entire days are spent people watching, meandering through… Read More What’s Your Travel Personality Type?

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What’s on your 2013 Travel Bucketlist?

January 6, 2013
things to do: live among the armadillos

This year I’ll be going to two weddings (one in Europe and the other in New York). I’m hoping that while in Europe (the wedding is in Helsinki, Finland) I’ll be able to visit friends in Switzerland, France and Belgium, but but how much I see/do depends entirely on my financial situation and how much time I… Read More What’s on your 2013 Travel Bucketlist?

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Fred Flintstone, a Horse Race and a Houseboat (Or…The Last Three Weeks of My Life)

September 9, 2012
bedrock city flintstone theme park

Woah. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged on here. I’ve got so much to tell you! Unfortunately, it’ll have to wait, because I just got back today from a weekend on a houseboat at Lake Mead and I’m exhausted. But here’s a preview of what I’ve been up to over the last few weeks… 1.… Read More Fred Flintstone, a Horse Race and a Houseboat (Or…The Last Three Weeks of My Life)