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How to plan a trip, part 2

Posted on February 19, 2010 by elliewick

It’s time for planning a different type of trip. This time, it is “You know exactly where you want to go and what you are going to do.” This type of trip is the easiest to plan. If you have … Continue reading →

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How to plan a trip, part 1

Posted on February 10, 2010 by elliewick

It is time for “How to plan a trip, part 1.” The first type of trip you could be taking is “You have absolutely no idea where you want to go or what you want to do, but you know … Continue reading →

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1 year after the blizzard of ’09 in London and Dublin…

Posted on February 6, 2010 by elliewick

…that same blizzard followed me to the United States, dumping maybe 4 inches of snow on another city that freaks out when there are snow flurries. The snow wouldn’t have been so bad if there hadn’t been so much wind. … Continue reading →

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Putting my travel knowledge to use

Posted on February 5, 2010 by elliewick

I just love when my time in Europe and the knowledge I gained from being there gets put to use. For weeks, the ordering of the travel books at the library has bothered me like no other. Someone who is … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Border Crossings

Posted on February 3, 2010 by elliewick

When international travel is your game, border crossings are one of the steps you must successfully navigate. Some crossings are easier than others, and well, the ones that aren’t easy just make good stories. I have experienced a handful of … Continue reading →

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O Canada!

Posted on January 29, 2010 by elliewick

Later today I’m going to Canada to curl in Windsor on Saturday. This will be my first trip out of the U.S. since July (ack!). Expect to see something about my trip next week. Also in the works is a … Continue reading →

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The top 5 German (and Austrian) things to do in Frankenmuth, Mich.

Posted on January 26, 2010 by elliewick

At the beginning of January, I headed up north to Frankenmuth, Mich., to see if its claim as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria” could satisfy the needs of someone who’d spent an ample amount of time in the real Bavaria. Frankenmuth succeeded … Continue reading →

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Hello, world!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by elliewick

It is time for the travel blogging to begin again. I have been writing stories in my head and planning too many trips I won’t be taking any time soon, so it is time to feed my travel bug. Writing … Continue reading →

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