Worldwide "Sampler" Trip
In and around World
It's 1:00am on the eve of my impending worldwide journey and I am writing my first travel blog---HOW EXCITING! As many of you know, I am about to embark on a 3-month, 12 country "sampler" tour of the world. I write "sampler" since I know this is only the beginning of MANY, MANY future treks (when I will someday re-visit my favorite places and visit destinations I've missed along the way.)
For those of you who need a quick refresher, I will be traveling to the following countries: Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, India, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Argentina and Chile. I will be starting my journey with relatives, but shortly after, I will begin my solo sojourn with a 28-pound pack strapped to my back.
These next 3 months will be marked by intense spiritual enlightenment, ongoing introspection and cultural immersion - I can't wait to experience life the way it was meant to be experienced.
With that said, I feel the following quote best encapsulates why I've decided to make the world my playground over the next few months: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams; Live the life you have always imagined."--Thoreau
I can't wait to share my thoughts, experiences and potential epiphanies with each and every one of you.
Signing off for now---Myra
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Myra-World Explorer
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My Pre-Trip, Trip---Vegas, Baby!
So I decided to go on a pre-WW trip celebration to Vegas. I've actually been planning to go to Vegas for the past 7 years to celebrate my bir... Continue reading »
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The first leg of my WW tour: Hong Kong
I arrived in Hong Kong after a stress-free 14-hour flight from SFO feeling completely elated and excited. I had 5 hours to kill at the airpor... Continue reading »
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Back to My Roots-Philippines
I've spent the past 10 days in the Philippines, and I have to tell you that I am having the time of my life! There are so many memories and o... Continue reading »
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Can Singapore be done in one day? Yes, it can!
I arrived at Fragrance Hotel-Emerald at 1am relieved that I made it to Singapore in one piece! I woke up at 8am to take a shower, and I have... Continue reading »
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My Incredible Samui Experience
When I arrived at Samui airport in Thailand, we were all shuttled in these trolleys (just like they do at Disneyland) to customs and baggage claim.... Continue reading »
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Post Tsunami Phuket - a Traveler's Paradise
I arrived at the Villa Del Mar hotel on the South side of Patong Beach on July 28th. This small boutique hotel recently re-opened in December 2006... Continue reading »
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Bangkok - a Short-Lived Visit
My stay in Bangkok was a little short-lived. When I finalized my itinerary, I didn't account for travel days, which usually take up... Continue reading »
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India+Murphy's Law
For the past three year's I've been wanting to visit India. After reading "A Fine Balance" by Rohintan Mistry, I've always looked forward to... Continue reading »
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Gettıng Lost (Fıguratıvely) ın Istanbul
I love every single facet of Istanbul - from the grandiose mosques to the gregarious people. I have to thank my former colleague, Erin, for r... Continue reading »
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Greece: Athens, Santorini and a Mr. A. Watso???
So I finally reached my 7th country stop: Greece. Exciting, right? Well if you decide to come to Greece one of these days, don't plan o... Continue reading »
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Viva Italia - Part Uno
Ciao and Salve!! I finally arrived in historic Rome on August 17th. This was the most highly anticipated leg of my worldwide trip, and I must say t... Continue reading »
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Viva Italia - Part Due (Two)
My Italian adventure continues with a three-day southern Italy trip to Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast, and... Continue reading »
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Viva Italia - Part Tre (Three)
Woke up at 6am on August 23rd since I could hear the rain pounding against my cabin window at Camping Roma. Luckily I made it down t... Continue reading »
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Viva Italia - Part Quattro (Four)
Before I finalized my worldwide itinerary, my friends Suzanne and Nolen recommended that I add Cinque Terre to the Italian leg of my trip. I never... Continue reading »
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Spain es muy bonita!
So I finally made it to gorgeous Madrid! I have 4 days to live it up and take as many pictures as I can before I head off to South America.&n... Continue reading »
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Buenos Aires: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Hola familia y amigos!
After a 2-hour delay and a sleep-deprived 13 hour flight from Madrid, I was anxious to get to my hostel whe... Continue reading »
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Hola Que Tal from Santiago!
I was super skeptical about going to Chile after someone I met in Buenos Aires painted such a bleak picture of Santiago. She told me that she... Continue reading »
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