December 2007
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By Carrie on December 9, 2007
I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. —Susan Sontag I’m getting itchy feet again. They usually start tingling once I’ve been settled into a routine for more than a few months. I’ve found routines make time pass quickly, but the monotony of doing the same thing every day wears me out. I exacerbate [...]
Posted in Travel |
By Carrie on December 8, 2007
Where would I be without my Lonely Planet? I admit. I’m a travel fiend. When we’re not on the road, I’ve usually got my nose stuck in a travel book of some kind. More often than not, it’s a Lonely Planet publication of some sort. These titles are at the top of my wish list [...]
Posted in Travel | Tagged Books |
By Carrie on December 4, 2007
Plain and simple. I like parks. If there’s a park around, I will surely find my way to it at some point or another. I think you can really get a feel for a city when you visit its parks. I come from a park town. Ottawa is well-known for its parks. In fact, there [...]
Posted in Japan, Travel | Tagged Nature, Parks |
By Carrie on December 3, 2007
This music thing is really starting to work for me. And it has all come together in the same way things came together for me in China. It’s almost eerie. I dabbled with my music during my first year in China, but what really set the wheels in motion were the two Christmas shows I [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Singing |
By Carrie on December 2, 2007
Guest Author: Steve, author of Asian Ramblings I’m really excited to introduce my readers to my first guest author and fellow blogging aficionado, Steve P. Steve is an expat ESL teacher, writer and photographer living in China. Go check it out! I promise it will be well-worth your time. Without further ado…. Planning for Better [...]
Posted in Guest Authors, How To, Photography | Tagged Guest Authors, Photographers, Photography, Travel |
By Carrie on December 1, 2007
Craig Ferguson’s Photoessay on Angkor Wat deserves a post all to itself. I just dropped by and was treated to the best photos I’ve ever seen of Angkor Wat. Honestly, his photography will take your breath away. Go check it out!
Posted in Cambodia, Photography | Tagged Angkor Wat, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on December 1, 2007
Yoyogi Park on Sunday offers free entertainment and loads of visual appeal. This beautiful park is a gathering place for live performances, artists, drumming circles, flower children and the occasional rave.
Posted in Japan | Tagged Parks, Tokyo |