Dora the Explorer (Aka Lin) Travels the World!
In and around World
Hello family and friends! I hope that you will use this particular journal to track the many adventures that await me during the coming months. I am very excited to be on this new journey with my trusty traveling companion Rachel (aka Suki). We will begin in Australia, meander South East Asia, tap in on the UK and ultimately end our globtrotting in South America! Sounds crazy....feels crazy. Nonetheless, I am delighted and blessed to be a part of this amazing opportunity. I hope that you will enjoy the entries and pictures as I post them. Please keep us in your prayers and remember to keep in touch! Love, Lin
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler CaLindaR07
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New Years Eve!
Sydney was exactly as I remembered it! In fact, i'd be lying if I said i didn't get a little emotional driving through the city again after tw... Continue reading »
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Chillaxing in the Sunshine Coast
Noosa! What can I say about one of the most beautiful shores in Australia? Rachel and I spent four blissful days basking in the sun and taking it a... Continue reading »
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Venture down to the Gold Coast
After fun in the sun in Noosa it was time to head to Brisbane for some city living. This was my second return to the city. Much of it appeared unch... Continue reading »
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The Merlion City!
Singapore is a country that completely exceeded every expectation that I had! It is a young country of 41 years filled with people of diverse cultu... Continue reading »
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The Island of Fire
How do I begin to write about one of the most fantastic places that I have ever had the privilege to see? Our trip started out a bit bumpy when our... Continue reading »
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Welcome to Tourist Trap R'Us
So Bangkok wasn't my favorite city, and I believe that is being nice. We flew into the city and since it is known throughout the globe, we felt it... Continue reading »
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What a glorious change from Bangkok!
What a relief to hop on a bus and go north. Northern Thailand was absolutely beautiful. It is the rural life of Thailand that I was in search for!... Continue reading »
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Quite a journey to one of the most laid back places ever!
Before sharing the wonders of Luang Prabang with you, I feel it is imperative to tell you about the 3 day adventure of getting here. We started off... Continue reading »
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Good Morning Vietnam!!!
I have been waiting our entire trip to arrive in Vietnam! Boy was I excited to finally get here! We landed nice and safely in Hanoi. Thankfully our... Continue reading »
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Happy New Years! Tet Festival 2007
After a long day of exploring the DMZ, we drove 100 kilometers south to Hue. Friday, Feb. 15th was the eve of the new year! Tet is the largest cele... Continue reading »
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) American Vietnam War 1963-1975
One of the best methods to travel from North to South in Vietnam is to purchase an Open Bus ticket ($20-30). This we did. Our first journey was a 1... Continue reading »
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Bikes and Beaches for Babes like us!
Hoi An...(which is not to be confused with Hanoi)...was a nice city for some down time. As if our trip is so strenuous! Again, this place was... Continue reading »
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Vacation from Vacation!
Nha Trang! Now talk about my kind of place! Its all about suds and sun here my friends! Our first day was spent going to the That Ba mud baths! I h... Continue reading »
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Final Days in Vietnam
We arrived into Ho Chi Minh City at 5:30 am with the intent of finding a place to sleep as soon as possible. Those overnight busrides sure wear us... Continue reading »
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Capitol of Cambodia
I've heard horror stories about crossing the border from Vietnam to Cambodia. But it must be said...it was a cinch! Our ticket for the 7 hour bus r... Continue reading »
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Hello lady...you want cold drink?
For only $4, we headed north to Siem Reap. Once a small town that has attracted the attention of travellers all around the world. Why you ask? Temp... Continue reading »
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I'm Brown Sugar!!!
After an arduous 27 hour journey from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Southern Thailand...we couldn't have been any happier to reach the land of the sun! Th... Continue reading »
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If I die here, its because i've frozen to death.
Remember that brilliant tan i spoke about in my last entry? Yes, well i've become somewhat of a scaly dry crocodile because of the freezing harsh w... Continue reading »
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A little taste of home
Boy was I ever grateful to get out of the cold in London.....only to find more cold in D.C. But I must say that i was excited to be back in the sta... Continue reading »
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Samba, Sol, e Futebol!!!!!
Copa, Copacabana! Come lets samba! Oh yes, we shook our hips like the saucy sun queens that we are! Homesick, shmomesick! All cares are lost in thi... Continue reading »
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Villa Rica de Ouro Preto....Rich Village of Black Gold
Ouro Preto is just 6 hours north of Rio De Janeiro by bus. It is an old mining town that sits like a hidden gem amongst rolling green hills. I was... Continue reading »
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The MOST AMAZING experience ever!
One hundred and fifty bucks that i´d spend all over again! My God, the jungle of the Pantanal is unbelievable!! Rach and i arrived in Campo Grande... Continue reading »
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Cataratas de Iguazu!
The Foz de Iguacu as it is known on the Brazil side...is beyond fantastic. Truly one of our earth´s spectacular phenonmenoms. To do the falls justi... Continue reading »
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Ahora es tiempo para Tango!!!!
I never thought that I would fall in love with South America in such a short period of time. Argentina just adds to the incredible opinion I hold o... Continue reading »
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Wine Country
Mendoza is a fairly large region located on the Western border of Argentina. Its less than two hours from the Chilean border. Its attraction to man... Continue reading »
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Smog, sushi, and piscolas about sum it up.
We went to Santiago with no expectations. The drive over the Andes was great. I was tempted to read my book, but I had a flash back of my friend da... Continue reading »
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The Chilean Coast....aka all of Chile
Well it was time for Rach and I to leave Santiago for a few days. Off we skipped to the coast! This doesn´t mean we were throwing on the bikinis th... Continue reading »
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Sand dunes, geysers, volcanoes, adobe houses...amazing!
San Pedro de Atacama was awesome! We did not know what to expect after our 24 hour bus ride from Santiago. When you think desert, one imagines smal... Continue reading »
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Gorgeous!
After several buses and dozens of hours, Rach and I finally arrived in Puno. Puno is a small town that is nestled along the coast of Lake Titicaca.... Continue reading »
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Emperor`s New Groove!
Now I know that I`ve been racking up my personal list of amazing cities in the world. Sydney, Prague, Athens, Rio, Buenos Aires, Paris, etc....but... Continue reading »
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Andean Trek to Machu Picchu...priceless!
Ahhh were to begin! By far one of the highlights of this entire trip was the trek to Machu Picchu. Now there is the Inca trail that is THE world`s... Continue reading »
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Avoid if possible.
Lima is not a place i would recommend to anyone. Lets just say its one of those places where you MUST lock the doors of your vehicle while driving... Continue reading »
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Arenal Volcano action!
As a last minute addition to our trip, Rach and I had decided to extend our layover in Costa Rica for 5 days. I must admit that i did not have the ene... Continue reading »
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