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I love to go to see natural wonders. I have been to Alaska several times and loved every minute of it. I really look forward to meeting local people and trying to understand the culture.

localkineguy's Travel Blogs and Reviews
Travel Blogs and Reviews  
Title and Date Location  
itinerary
Joshua Tree Trek Mar 16 '08 
North America
journal-entry
Set Up and Beginning Mar 16 '08 
"It was a terrible uneasy sleep and we all had second thoughts about trudging through the desert....."
Joshua Tree National Park, California
journal-entry
First Full Day! Mar 17 '08 
"It was a terrible night again....boo."
Joshua Tree National Park, California
journal-entry
Joshua Tree National Park, California
journal-entry
The Final Day! Mar 19 '08 
"California Riding and Hiking Trail"
Joshua Tree National Park, California
itinerary
l'ete en France May 24 '07 
France
journal-entry
Wrapping it up in London May 24 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Day at Cambridge May 25 '07 
Cambridge, England
journal-entry
Bonjour May 29 '07 
""Tiring" is the word of the day"
Nancy, France
journal-entry
Chilling out for the day May 30 '07 
Nancy, France
journal-entry
Nancy, France
journal-entry
forgot to blog this Jun 01 '07 
Nancy, France
journal-entry
Hiking proche le lac Jun 03 '07 
La Bresse, Lorraine
journal-entry
Weekend to the Lux Jun 08 '07 
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
journal-entry
the full day of lux Jun 09 '07 
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
journal-entry
home sweet home Jun 10 '07 
Nancy, France
journal-entry
WINE!!! Jun 16 '07 
"When in a foreign country, if you try to find all kinds of things you're bound to get lost. But if you just get lost you're bound to find all kinds of things."
Selestat, France
journal-entry
Vivre la musique! Jun 21 '07 
Nancy, France
journal-entry
update Jun 29 '07 
Nancy, France
journal-entry
Lyon, France
journal-entry
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
review
La Mer de Glace hike
"hot and long hike to the glacier"
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
hotel-review
Gite Chamoniard Volant
"meh, it was alright"
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
journal-entry
The test: La Brevent Jul 08 '07 
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
review
La Brevent
"Hike to the top of La Brevent (2525 m)"
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
journal-entry
Interlaken, Switzerland
hotel-review
AlpLodge
"stayed four nights in Interlaken"
Interlaken, Switzerland
journal-entry
hiking to Harder Kulm Jul 22 '07 
Interlaken, Switzerland
journal-entry
The mecca trail today! Jul 23 '07 
Interlaken, Switzerland
itinerary
United Kingdom
journal-entry
Windsor Castle May 12 '07 
Windsor, United Kingdom
itinerary
Europe
journal-entry
Day 0: London Mar 22 '07 
"I'm not bringing a razor! So I decided to take self-portraits every day to watch the transition over a month"
Southwark, England
journal-entry
I'm in Athens Baby! Mar 23 '07 
Athens, Greece
journal-entry
Athens, Greece
review
Athens, Greece
hotel-review
Zorbas Hotel
"a bit far, but nice facilities"
Athens, Greece
journal-entry
Getting to Delphi Mar 25 '07 
"I had so much fun playing sharades with the locals and using less than 5 greek words to get around!"
Delphi, Greece
review
Temple of Athena
"saw the famous temple....Apollo's temple was closed today for independence day"
Delphi, Greece
journal-entry
back to the islands Mar 26 '07 
Aegina, Attiki
journal-entry
Berlin, Germany
journal-entry
Hallo! Mar 28 '07 
"I went to a Berlin Opera! How cool!"
Berlin, Germany
hotel-review
John's Cozy Little Backpacker Hostel
"nice facilities, poor host"
Berlin, Germany
journal-entry
Arrival into Praha - Holesovice Mar 29 '07 
"Whoever said 'Prague is cheap' is too rich"
Prague, Czech Republic
journal-entry
Prague, Czech Republic
journal-entry
Jicin, East Bohemia
journal-entry
Train ride all Day to Krakow Apr 02 '07 
"You know you're an American when after getting food poisoning and not being able to eat for a day, your stomach does manage to hold down McDonald's."
Krakow, Poland
hotel-review
Atlantis Hostel
"Atlantis = good location, friendly staff, organized trips around town, nice facilities, free internet"
Krakow, Poland
journal-entry
Kraking it up Apr 03 '07 
"i felt the food-coma sieze me almost immediately after eating and knew I was satisfied."
Krakow, Poland
journal-entry
Wacko Zako Apr 04 '07 
Zakopane, Poland
review
hiking in to Morskie Oko Lake
"walked the road to the lake"
Zakopane, Poland
journal-entry
Grim and Bear it Apr 04 '07 
Auschwitz, Malopolskie
review
Auschwitz - Birkenau
"Remember History"
Auschwitz, Malopolskie
restaurant-review
Bagelomama
"Great burritos!"
Auschwitz, Malopolskie
journal-entry
Germany round zwei Apr 06 '07 
Frankfurt, Germany
journal-entry
Reunion Apr 07 '07 
Barcelona, Spain
journal-entry
Recovery and exploration Apr 08 '07 
Vilafranca de Panades, Catalonia
journal-entry
Actual Barcelona Apr 10 '07 
Barcelona, Spain
journal-entry
Last day in Barce Apr 11 '07 
Villafranca del Panades, Catalonia
journal-entry
Pisa, Italy
journal-entry
Cinque Terre, Italy
journal-entry
Florence, Italy
journal-entry
Scary Day in Rome Apr 15 '07 
Rome, Italy
restaurant-review
Ristorante Africa
"great ambiance, price worth the quality"
Rome, Italy
journal-entry
Geez the Vatican is Huge Apr 16 '07 
Vatican City, Italy
journal-entry
Leisure day in Roma Apr 17 '07 
Rome, Italy
journal-entry
Day out to Tivoli Apr 18 '07 
Tivoli, Lazio
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Last Day: killing time Apr 19 '07 
"Good to be home."
Rome, Italy
journal-entry
Final thoughts Apr 20 '07 
"thank you for coming along my journey with me"
Southwark, England
itinerary
United Kingdom
journal-entry
Long bus ride Mar 09 '07 
Keswick, United Kingdom
hotel-review
Glaramara Activity Centre
"The staff were extremely friendly. All were locals who knew a lot about the surrounding area. They ..."
Keswick, United Kingdom
journal-entry
Keswick, United Kingdom
journal-entry
ATV-ing and go-karting Mar 11 '07 
Keswick, United Kingdom
itinerary
Soaking it in at Bath Mar 03 '07 
United Kingdom
journal-entry
Bathing for a day Mar 03 '07 
Bath, England
review
Roman Public Baths
"good display and well set up, Butler paid for us"
Bath, England
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Ireland
journal-entry
Flying into Dublin Feb 21 '07 
"I'm an official toothpaste smuggler across the UK-Ireland border!"
Dublin, Ireland
journal-entry
Dublin, Ireland
review
Guinness Storehouse
"Free pint at the gravity bar was amazing...surprisingly educational, fun and interactive, of course good beer too"
Dublin, Ireland
review
Dublin Castle
"tour was worth it"
Dublin, Ireland
hotel-review
Abraham House
"good experience...pretty clean"
Dublin, Ireland
restaurant-review
Oliver St. John Gogarty
"Great atmosphere, good bar food, live Irish music everyday!"
Dublin, Ireland
review
Dvblinia
"For younger children...I would say like 14-"
Dublin, Ireland
restaurant-review
The Bagel Factory
"The best bagel sandwich I've ever had in my life!"
Dublin, Ireland
review
Natural History Museum
"Neat Collection, free admission, check it out"
Dublin, Ireland
journal-entry
Beautiful views, playful seals, and nice people! Feb 23 '07 
"I took tons of pictures, it seemed that the view would change for the better every 50 paces or so. By the way, Howth rhymes with "both"."
Howth, Dublin
review
Howth Peninsula walk
"Bad weather but still amazing walk with great views!"
Howth, Dublin
review
Howth Castle
"I didn't go in, it was neat to see, out of the way, not worth going to Howth for by itself."
Howth, Dublin
restaurant-review
New Deli
"Got directions from these people, they had good food too and good price!"
Howth, Dublin
review
Nicky's Plaice
"They fed fish scraps to the seals in the harbor, so neat to see them live and up close!"
Howth, Dublin
journal-entry
Return to London Feb 24 '07 
Dublin, Ireland
review
Book of Kells
"really educational display...kind of neat. Not worth the entrance fee I feel."
Dublin, Ireland
itinerary
United Kingdom
journal-entry
Off to my family visit Jan 12 '07 
Herne Bay, England
journal-entry
Pantomime Today! Jan 13 '07 
Herne Bay, England
review
Pantomime at King's Hall
"Local pantomime performance was hilarious and very enjoyable!"
Herne Bay, England
journal-entry
Return to London Jan 14 '07 
Herne Bay, England
itinerary
London Jan 01 '07 
United Kingdom
journal-entry
Arrival In Heathrow Jan 01 '07 
London, England
review
British Museum
"This museum is amazing...spent three hours and I'm going back"
London, England
hotel-review
St. Giles Hotel
"Very nice place! Decent foo, nice bar"
London, England
journal-entry
Arrived at Hotel Jan 02 '07 
London, England
hotel-review
St. Giles Hotel
"same hotel."
London, England
journal-entry
Butler Orientation Jan 03 '07 
London, England
hotel-review
Great Dover Street Apartments
"In southeast London. Not bad location, quick to get anywhere via public transportation"
London, England
journal-entry
London, England
journal-entry
nothing much today Jan 05 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Trip to London Jan 06 '07 
London, England
review
Tate Modern
"Art of all kinds. Me not being an art buff, I wasn't so appreciative."
London, England
journal-entry
Southwark, England
review
Buckingham Palace
"Ran over to the palace, snapped some shots, saw a guard, nothing much else"
London, England
journal-entry
London, England
journal-entry
Expensive dinner! Jan 09 '07 
Southwark, England
restaurant-review
Pizza Express
"Very tasty, very expensive"
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Walkabout club Jan 10 '07 
Southwark, England
review
Walkabout
"Hilarious music, very crowded bar, free for students"
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Football!!! Jan 11 '07 
Southwark, England
review
Play footie!
"Played with flatmates at the pitch behind us. Got asked to join a club!"
Southwark, England
journal-entry
First Day of Class Jan 15 '07 
London, England
journal-entry
Geography Classes today Jan 16 '07 
London, England
journal-entry
First Football Match Jan 17 '07 
Cobham, United Kingdom
review
play football
"Muddy field, some talent, we lost 1-6!"
Cobham, United Kingdom
journal-entry
Getting stuff done today Jan 18 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Shopping today Jan 19 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
It Snowed Today! Jan 24 '07 
London, England
journal-entry
Imperial War Museum Jan 25 '07 
"I finally made my way to The Trench Experience."
Southwark, England
review
Imperial War Museum
"Free admission, great exhibits, good location"
Southwark, England
restaurant-review
Spaghetti House
"good food, I didn't pay so i don't know prices"
Southwark, England
journal-entry
National Gallery Jan 26 '07 
Westminster, United Kingdom
review
National Gallery
"Amazing art from 1200 - on"
Westminster, United Kingdom
journal-entry
More Museums Jan 28 '07 
London, England
review
Natural History Museum
"Much like Bishop Museum in HI. Tailored for children, mostly display of stuffed animals."
London, England
review
Science Museum
"Tailored for children. Very hands-on, impressive display of space travel as well as industrialization"
London, England
journal-entry
Update on travel plans Jan 28 '07 
"several concentration camps there that were really...in-your-face"
Dulwich, England
journal-entry
Relaxing, Applauding, Cooking Feb 01 '07 
"I would say the theater has been my favorite part of the trip thus far."
London, England
review
Regent's Park
"Nice gardens, pretty scenery, very relaxing"
London, England
review
Les Miserables
"Les Miserables at Queen's Theater was amazing!"
London, England
journal-entry
Goooooooo oaaaaaall lllllllllllllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! Feb 03 '07 
"The end score was 2-1 and a great match it was!"
Fulham, England
review
Fulham vs. Newcastle FA Cup Match
"Front row beside the goal, saw Brian McBride score, was on TV!!!"
Fulham, England
journal-entry
Nothing Eventful Feb 08 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
London Update Feb 14 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Stonehenge Feb 15 '07 
Stonehenge, England
review
Stonehenge
"Saw the famous stones, cost a lot to get there, it was windy and cold"
Salisbury, England
journal-entry
Chinese New Years! Feb 18 '07 
Ruislip, England
journal-entry
Planning for Traveling Feb 19 '07 
Southwark, England
journal-entry
Probability Lecture Mar 15 '07 
London, England
journal-entry
Countdown to Easter Trip Mar 21 '07 
"It's a 30 day extravaganza that covers 10 major cities in 6 countries"
Southwark, England
itinerary
Life at Home Dec 17 '06 
United States
journal-entry
Donna's here! Dec 17 '06 
Honolulu, Hawaii
journal-entry
Ready for London Dec 30 '06 
Honolulu, Hawaii
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