Author Archives: elliewick

Arrivederci Roma, Auf wiedersehen Salzburg

Posted on May 25, 2010 by elliewick

After sad goodbyes from Rome and Salzburg, I am back in the States. I now have a plethora of fresh topics to write about, and it will take me weeks to write about everything. For starters, since I got home … Continue reading →

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How to pack

Posted on May 13, 2010 by elliewick

Depending on the type of trip you will take, the amount of luggage you have will vary. We will use my upcoming trip to Salzburg and Rome as an example. I will have one suitcase to check and one backpack … Continue reading →

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How to get ready for a trip

Posted on May 12, 2010 by elliewick

Getting ready for a trip can be a huge ordeal. The first few times you are preparing for a big trip it can be nerve wracking. There are so many things to worry about, like what to pack, what to … Continue reading →

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Holocaust remembrance at Mauthausen

Posted on May 8, 2010 by elliewick

May 5 is the anniversary of the liberation of Mauthausen, a concentration camp in Austria. On May 5, 1945, the American military arrived at the camp, setting the prisoners free. Each year there is a remembrance and liberation celebration for … Continue reading →

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Planning for Rome

Posted on May 3, 2010 by elliewick

I’ve been caught up planning my trip to Rome. It is almost out of control because there are so many things to do and eat in so little time. For those of you who have followed my travels, you know … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Moments from Louisville, Ky.

Posted on April 20, 2010 by elliewick

For an Easter holiday, my parents and I went to perhaps an unlikely destination: Louisville. In actuality, though, it was a great destination at this time of year. Spring had sprung, the air was fresh, Churchill Downs was (and still … Continue reading →

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My Dream Trips

Posted on March 22, 2010 by elliewick

This month’s Budget Travel was filled with dream trips. These trips, usually to exotic and far-away places, often seem impossible to accomplish.  But BT’s collection of dream trips are “50 totally doable adventures.” With this collection serving as my inspiration, … Continue reading →

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Weekend trips in Ohio

Posted on March 9, 2010 by elliewick

I’m always excited about planning trips, but my friend Holly, who blogs about thrift, just wrote about making summer travel plans. Check out one.thrifty.wife here: Warmup prompts vacation agenda. She blogged about day and weekend trip ideas in Indiana and … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive

Posted on March 2, 2010 by elliewick

In Salzburg, music can be found everywhere. That’s a good thing, because “The Sound of Music” was filmed there. Take this tour of the sights by song, and you may just find yourself singing a tune or acting out a … Continue reading →

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How to plan a trip, part 3

Posted on February 26, 2010 by elliewick

It’s the final installment of how I suggest planning a trip. This part is You want to see a handful of sights far apart but close enough together that you want to combine them all into one trip. This type … Continue reading →

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