A Kodak moment can capture a memory in time, but more often than not, tourists take unnecessary pictures of attractions that a million other tourists have already photographed. The camera can be a mental barrier between seeing something and experiencing something. Ask yourself, am I here to experience a new culture or am I here to have a new picture to show off on my Facebook page?
I’m in a traveling state of mind. With the Arts Institute in Assisi and a spiritual pilgrimage to Taize, I have a lot of traveling to plan for and book. So, I wanted to compile a list of some of my favorite travel blogs and sites: Upgrade: Travel Better: Mark, I heart you and this blog. Gadling.com: This is a great general travel blog. Rick Seaney: Rick is a rockstar when it comes to airfare info. The Practical Nomad: As a perpetual nomad, Edward strikes a chord with this great blog! Travellerspoint Travel Community: Whether planning a trip, on the road, or sharing travel experiences, Travellerspoint is where the journey begins. Tnooz: This is a fantastic new site for those of you that love tech and travel. The Middle Seat Terminal: Definitely one to bookmark. Travel blog Welcome to Travel Blog: Travel Blog is a collection of travel journals, diaries and photos from around the world. Latest from Lonely Planet: 10 Days to deal with culture shock Off exploring: Share your experience Get Jealous.com Have Kids Will Travel: Family-Friendly Vacation Guide Travel Blogs.com: Stories, Advice and the Internet’s Best Travel Blogs Go back packing: I think the title speaks for [...]
“Did he penetrate?” Those were the first words I spoke to the doctor as she was examining me upon my arrival back to the US in 2004. I had been studying Italian in Perugia when I was sexually assaulted by a neighbor. Needless to say, I have not been back to Italy since that incident. However, I intend for all of that to change this summer. I believe that one’s experiences make them the person they are. I will go a step further and say that it is really how a person handles those experiences and who they become as a result of them that really tell the tale. With that being said, I have been in a state of reflection over the past several months. I know that if I strive to move forward and be the person I am capable of being, then I need to do just that: move on. In order for that to occur, I need to go back to Italy. I need (and want) a better memory of that beautiful country. This is why my arts summer program is so special to me. What better way to move forward than through the creation of [...]
