Archive | July, 2009

The Dingle Peninsula:  Funny name, Serious beauty

The Dingle Peninsula: Funny name, Serious beauty

Although the Dingle Peninsula has a funny name, it is seriously beautiful.  The Dingle Peninsula is in south-west Ireland just along the Atlantic Ocean.  Along the peninsula is a ridge of mountains, which include Ireland’s second tallest peak, Brandon, which is 3,127 feet above sea level.   The coast along the Dingle Peninsula could not be [...] [...more]

Ireland Comments (7)

Re-Entry Shock (Culture Shock Upon Returning to a Home Culture)

Re-Entry Shock (Culture Shock Upon Returning to a Home Culture)

Whether traveling for an extended time period, or living abroad as an ex patriot, it is not uncommon to experience culture shock  when returning to one’s home culture. Many travelers often discuss the strange experience of feeling like a foreigner when they return home. The causes of this feeling of dislocation are simple to understand [...] [...more]

How To, Insight, Philosophy Comments (14)

5 Reasons to Visit Singapore

5 Reasons to Visit Singapore

About two months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Singapore.  Although it was a while ago, I regularly recall how beautiful, clean and amazing Singapore is.   Have you avoided traveling to Asia because it seems too foreign?  Are you apprehensive to visit a new place, where you don’t speak the [...] [...more]

Countries, Singapore Comments (6)

Ride a Bike: Have more money for travel

Ride a Bike: Have more money for travel

I now ride my bike to work.  Everyday!  We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at.  I do not ride alone.  Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, [...] [...more]

Colorado, Fort Collins, Saving Money, U.S.A. Comments (22)