Water Water All Around

and not a drop to drink! My journey to Venezia was an amusing one. I had no idea the trains would be so full that I can't get tickets for the time that I needed... So how did I get there and what did I see?

Staying in A/C is Not Ideal for Travelling

Shanghai was hot, scorching hot. What is someone who melts in any sort of heat to do? Shopping, I guess.

Winter Wonderland: Whistler

Whistler does seem to have a longer "winter" than does home. If we got a foot of snow dumped on the ground the day before, we'd be stuck at home for a week. Luckily, that's not the case in Whistler.

Roma, Roma-ma

My flight to Rome from Eindhoven was cancelled courtesy of horrible weather, so I embarked on a 20 hour train ride instead. I don't regret being stubborn and spending a fortune on those train tickets, though. The Roman experience was more than worth it.

Bits of Germany 2

Germany is a large country, but Bavaria is supposed to have the most beautiful scenery of all. Schloss Neuschwanstein and Garmisch-P has more than convinced me. See for yourself!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

For the Love of History

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Beside the Colosseum lays the ancient ruins of Rome (I had accidentally said is this the ruined ruins? Leading to "Roaming Rome"... LAME). Part of me now thinks that our conversation took up a little bit too much of my attention! I actually acutely remember...

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Pope Merchandise Anyone?

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Picking up from the Vatican City... While in St. Peter's Basilica, we were bombarded with photos of the current Pope. I was somewhat amazed at how much of a celebrity the Pope is, and somewhat confused as to why there needs to be so many products with...

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Monday, January 10, 2011

Roma, Roma-ma

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I had to, Lady Gaga was playing in my head way too much when I was in Rome, just ask my poor travel buddy! My flight to Rome from Eindhoven was cancelled courtesy of horrible weather, so I embarked on a 20 hour train ride instead. From Eindhoven, I...

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

the daily life of an exchange fishii

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I've had this post prepared for months without photos loaded... a bit late, but just thought it's something I wanted to record... Though I'm sure most of you have seen my food album on Facebook, here's the link to the album for those who don't have...

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