hostels

Women Traveling Solo Should Not Be an Issue

by Jerri on September 15, 2007

I have always wanted to own a hotel. I would play “hotel” as a child where I sat up a reservations desk and welcomed guests (grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, neighborhood kids, my cat and dog- we were animal friendly) into my luxury hotel. I have not let go of that dream yet. Today I searched [...]

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Itching to do Something

by Jerri on May 28, 2007

I’ve been all around the world and just about everywhere I go I am inspired. Through traveling I gain a better perspective and respect of the world than I receive at home. Don’t know why exactly, but if that is what it takes its OK by me. Today I was thinking about how much I [...]

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The Backpack I Use

by Jerri on December 28, 2006

This backpack has been to almost every continent with me! I love it because it’s so incredibly light, roomy but not too big for me. I’m 5’4″ and medium size and it does not swallow me like the guys backpacks do. I tried on every pack they had at Bass Pro Shop and REI and [...]

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One Girl in Costa Rica

by Jerri on October 23, 2006

Finally, I’m going to Costa Rica! I’m leaving on Oct 30 and coming back November 11. Well, I’ve had these frequent flyer miles that I need to use forever before they expire and I have decided to redeem them for a flight to Costa Rica on American Airlines. My flight in total is going to [...]

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Episode #1 (12 mins)One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a brief introduction to the podcast and the host. The podcast will discuss travel for those who want to live the lifestyle of a traveler and not a tourist.

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Letter to dad from Buenos Aires

by Jerri on October 4, 2004

I love it here dad. Just love it. I went to a market yesterday in an area, San Telmo, that could best be compared to what Greenwich used to be (so I hear). Very bohemian and artsy but nice. There were professional tango dancers and street performers.One thing that really has made an impression on [...]

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