Soaking in the Sierra Nevada
Deep within the Sierra Nevada, there exists a rock whose superior ergonomic form would cause even the most accomplished designers to turn green with envy. Standing just below hip-height, its...
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Kool Kayaking
On May 5th, 2012, I did something I thought I'd never do before: Kayak. Instead of going by myself, I went with a group of friends from my Florida...
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My Enchanted Islands
My Enchanted Islands Imagine yourself walking through white, sandy beaches. You can hear the splash of the waves against the volcanic rocks at your feet....
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La Vita Bella
Many traveling experiences include people like parents, family and friends. In my case, my experience was shared with 17 high school students that I knew through class;...
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Becoming Beijing
Sticking needles into my arm, they told me not to tense up. I shivered, the pins sitting in my skin. The Chinese nurses seemed to know what they were doing though, claiming their techniques would...
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Journey to Jordan
I applied about two months ago for a key, and that key was going to open a door to another world for me. I applied to go on a trip to Jordan to learn about my roots, Arabic culture, and to...
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Getting Lost in The Floating City
We docked at the harbor not far from city’s center, we walked through the knee high water. The tour director told us how Venice can flood...
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Life Changing
In the fall of 2009, my parents and I took a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea for 12 days, stopping at 9 different ports in 5 different countries. I always have a great time on cruises, but I knew...
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Teens Westward Bound: It’s More Than a Trip, It’s an Experience You’ll Never Forget!
After packing for days for Teens Westward Bound, the day of departure finally arrived. As my parents drove me to Davidson College, the point of departure, I suddenly began to feel ...
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