Travel Journals, Travel Blogs and Travel Experiences of GoAbroad Network Travelers

The Price Is Right: Belize!

by: SarahWhitman

created on: May 23, 2012 | Punta Gorda, Belize

[Before you start reading the below paragraph, please adopt the voice of the guy who announces everything on "Jeopardy." I believe his name is Johnny Gilbert. ] Greetings, all, and welcome to today’s episode of “The Price Is Right: Belize!” I’m your host, Sarah, and today you’ll be guessing the prices of everyday household and grocery purchases in Belize as compared to standard US prices …
Manu

by: Anna.Smith

created on: May 23, 2012 | Cusco, Peru

Several weekends ago I went to Manu National Park. It was a long and exciting journey, including an eight-hour bus ride on a narrow dirt road on the side of a giant cliff. The bus was full of Quechua speaking people, and we were the only tourist on the bus. Once in Manu it was incredibly pristine and wild. Manu has one of the highest biodiversity levels in the world. …

CIS Center for International Studies
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Must See Sights in Rome

by: MyRome

created on: May 23, 2012 | Roma (Rome), Italy

It's hard to describe Rome in a few words; a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and exquisite views, a historic city, which has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries. Rome has its own special charm and ambience and with its wonderful climates the city shows itself from its best side almost all year round. Places to visit in Rome Colosseum The Colosseum …
Getting To Venice For Amazing Venice Vacations

by: MyVacationsuk

created on: May 23, 2012 | Venice, Italy

Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century B.C.The city historically was the capital of the Venetian Republic. Venice has been known as the "La Dominante", "Serenissima", "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges", "The Floating City", and "City of Canals".CinemaVenice has been the setting or chosen …
"Futbooooollll!"

by: ChelseaSimons

created on: May 22, 2012 | Salvador, Brazil

Sunday night I experienced my first futbol game!! It was awesome. I met Dylan (from London) at the park to get a bus to meet another girl form Colombia. I felt really cool in the Bahia jersey that Victoria let me borrow! It was however, pouring rain. I had an umbrella but the wind was very strong. My tennis shoes and socks got absolutely soaked before we even …

ProWorld
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Food for thought

by: JessicaClayton

created on: May 22, 2012 | United States

“Sometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down.” -Ray Bradbury

ProWorld
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“Give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

by: SarahWhitman

created on: May 22, 2012 | Punta Gorda, Belize

So I wanted to share some things I’ve been thankful for of late, because there is so very much for which we must all be grateful. I am devouring Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place, which is the story of a woman of beautiful faith who lived through the Holocaust and many of its worst horrors. In one scene within the author’s story, she speaks …
I'm Home

by: MeganMason

created on: May 22, 2012 | Ohio, United States

It has been two and a half weeks since I have been back in the States. When I was in Italy, I thought I was going to experience the worst reverse culture shock. I was afraid of my friends not accepting me, my home not feeling like home, the food and water making me sick, and not being understood by everything. Now that I am home, I have not experienced …

CIS Center for International Studies
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Open Arms

by: MeganMason

created on: May 22, 2012 | Perugia, Italy

With the last day in the United States I trembled with fear and with excitement. I was ready for the new adventures Italy would bring me, but I was terrified of how I would feel with leaving the people I loved and cared for behind me. What will I do when I need someone to lean on? What if I just wanted to have a great laugh with my …

CIS Center for International Studies
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Working in Barça!

by: kaylamurrell

created on: May 22, 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

Let's say the worsts in the beginning and get that over with. My housing lady is really nice however there are some problems that I didn't expect and this is why be sure to ask questions. Relying on Internet is a 20/80 game. One second you think youre on and youre not. At least by me it's terrible so talking to friends Or writing this blog is very minimal. Also …

Adelante Abroad
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