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Category Archives: Travel Narrative
Finding reprieve on Las Vegas Boulevard’s southern end
After two-thirds of a day in Las Vegas, Jon and I finally ventured onto the Strip to see some of the hotels. We had spent the early part of the afternoon touring the Neon Boneyard. From there, we headed south on Las … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Art, Casinos, Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, Photos, Travel
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Exploring Las Vegas’ Neon Boneyard
Neon signs are one of the most recognizable signature trends of Las Vegas. They shine out like beacons into the night, maybe blinking or twinkling with a movable part. The most famous of these is Betty Willis’ “Welcome to Fabulous … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Art, Casinos, History, Hotels, Las Vegas, Neon signs, Nevada, Photos, Travel
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Two sides of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is many things. Known as Sin City, Las Vegas attracts all kinds of people to fit its many dimensions. Spring breaks were approaching. It was the weekend of the Nascar race. There were gamblers, smokers and drinkers everywhere, … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Gambling, Hiking, Impressions, Las Vegas, Mountains, National Parks, Nevada, Photos, Planning a trip, Rock climbing, Rocks, Shock, State parks, Travel
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My favorite American meal
I’m not a fancy person when it comes to much of anything, especially when it comes to food. I rotate between two breakfast cereals and pack the same lunch every day. I like my foods plain or with minimal toppings. … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Tradition, Travel Narrative
Tagged American food, Amsterdam, Austria, Berlin, Dublin, Eating out, Food, Fulbright program, Germany, Hamburgers, Ireland, The Netherlands, Travel
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Surviving (and liking) skiing in Utah
Skiing in Utah was going to be my big challenge. I was more than afraid of the slopes, even though I had a practice session in New York earlier in the season. I knew I would be able to turn, … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Alta, Fears, Mountains, Photos, Skiing, Snow, Travel, Utah
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Successful dancing at Sundance
Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, both was and wasn’t everything that I expected. I expected huge crowds, no parking, some paparazzi, sold-out movies (and therefore no waitlist tickets) and perhaps even a star sighting. Even down to the … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, North America, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Ayrton Senna, Mountains, Movies, Park City, Senna, Sundance Film Festival, Travel, Utah, Waiting in line
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Ski (and snowboard) adventures: past, present and upcoming
At the end of this week, I’ll be skiing down the slopes of Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City. That’s at least my goal. I like mountains, I like snow and I generally like … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, North America, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Alta, Austria, Confidence, Czech Republic, Fears, Germany, Hochficht, Leaving my comfort zone, Mountains, New York, Ohio, Photos, Skicircus, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Travel, Utah, Worries
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The agony of being sick away from home
Since Wednesday night, I haven’t spent more than a few hours each day away from my bed. I can’t eat anything, I can hardly drink anything and I can’t sleep in the afternoon or evening. I can’t even read because … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, North America, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Austria, Disney movies, Health, Home, Illness, Ohio, Sick
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Celebrating the new year in Salzburg
Growing up, celebrating the holidays at home was important. The one year we didn’t spend at home is one we’ll all remember because of all the things that were out of the ordinary, like having to eat mashed potatoes without … Continue reading
Slovakia, the euro and collecting currency
The conversion to the euro in Europe was disappointing to me as a collector of currency. Check out some of my collection in this post: Collecting foreign money. With the euro, the bills look the same amongst the participating nations … Continue reading
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