Posts Tagged ‘ Travel ’

When adventure goes wrong

July 14, 2010
By Natalie
When adventure goes wrong

I'm what you would call an adventure junkie. I've traveled to third world countries, jumped off cliffs, snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef and more. I've always thought of adventure as it is defined in point #1 on Dictionary.com: an exciting or very unusual experience. However, this past weekend I was faced with the reality...
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A look back on the Land of Oz

July 6, 2010
By Natalie
A look back on the Land of Oz

Five years ago today I arrived in the amazing country of Australia to spend 5 months living, learning and laughing. Because I'm nostalgic and a tad sentimental (just a tad, right?) I pulled out the journal I kept on my trip to read through and relive some of the nearly forgotten memories. I've always...
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The art of roughing it

April 5, 2010
By Natalie
The art of roughing it

When traveling on a tight budget and a bit of a whim, you can, from time to time, find yourself in a *less than desirable* location. This is what happened on my latest trip to Korea. Actually, I found myself in what can only be described as the worst place I have crashed in...
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First days and initial reactions to Korea

March 14, 2010
By Natalie

I wanted to type up a few thoughts regarding my first couple of days in South Korea.
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Lessons on Minnesota from an Australian Visitor

January 14, 2010
By Natalie

A week ago, however, my Australian friend, stayed with me on his Minnesota visit. Seeing this city, and my everyday life, through the lens of an outsider, whose home country consists of nothing but heat, beach and sunshine actually helped remind me why I choose—yes, choose—Minnesota as my home.
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