Archive for Category: "activities"

Along the Chagres River: Visiting the Chagres Tribe

Along the Chagres River: Visiting the Chagres Tribe
By on March 4, 2013

Greetings from Panama! Today was magical to say the least. Our lovely tour guide, Pedro, drove us to the Chagres River to meet the Darien tribe. As we exited his Hyundai we were greeted by the tribe chief and escorted to our canoe. While drifting along the Chagres, we could see women washing their clothes in the river, children playing with their dogs, families returning to their huts, and of course, other tourists

Where Everyone Comes to Eat Pizza in London

Where Everyone Comes to Eat Pizza in London
By on March 3, 2013

“This is my favorite place in London,” my boyfriend says, as we sit eating pizza at the Italian Coffee Company, which despite its name, is a pizza place where I have never seen anyone order coffee.

The Best Travel Advice I’ve Ever Received

The Best Travel Advice I’ve Ever Received
By on February 28, 2013

It came from an embassy consultant when I arrived in Ethiopia at the start of a two year tour. But this can certainly apply anywhere. So pay attention. It might bruise your ego a tad, but everyone needs a little humbling advice every once in a while

For You, Good Price!

For You, Good Price!
By on February 26, 2013

If you would have asked me where I would have liked to study abroad five years ago, I would have given you all the typical answers. Could I see myself sipping a café au lait in Paris, strolling the streets of London, or soaking up the sun at some beach in Spain? Absolutely. My decision

Are the Stars Out Tonight

Are the Stars Out Tonight
By on February 18, 2013

That’s an understatement! This was by far in the top 5 best vacations I have taken thus far in my life. I know some of you might be thinking Italy, Greece or the Pyramids in Egypt. Not even close. Good old North Carolina was where I experienced what I call a miracle.