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Comment on Thanks again PacSafe! by Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:27:14 +0000

Hi Sean, just wondering if the daypack is also slash proof after removing the portable safe?

Comment on Home for a Year! by Karen

Karen — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:46:53 +0000

Wow. Just wow. I found your site via Google while looking at PacSafe product reviews and just got enmeshed with your adventure. 20+ years ago I moved to Europe on a 1-way ticket, lived in relative poverty, held down two jobs, and came back to the States a new and I hope better person. I was so scared at age 19 to get on that plane, but I hated the thought of being 90 and wondering what would have happened had I not… I hope life provides you with many more adventures - at least the sort that you want. It’s all what you make of it. So well done to both of you!

Comment on Home With Hachi by sharon

sharon — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:53:40 +0000

i never cried so much watching the movie, i’ll never forget how a dog could love his owner forever till he died

Comment on Fancy A Pamper? by Paving Slabs ·

Paving Slabs · — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:36:18 +0000

i wanted to study reflexology but i haven’t have the free time to dedicate on studying it ..

Comment on Fancy A Pamper? by Kaylee Lopez

Kaylee Lopez — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:48:11 +0000

reflexology is a bit difficult to master but it is very very useful -;.

Comment on The Kids by Gillian

Gillian — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:02:19 +0000

I work in healthcare also and, all too often, I think that bureaucracy gets in the way. This takes us to the heart of what it’s all about…the people. What an unforgettable experience and a chance to help where it’s really needed. Thank you.

Comment on I Think I’m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So by WanderingSean

WanderingSean — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:36:11 +0000

Hi Carol!
We found a really nice ryokan in Kyoto called Bola Bola. I am sure it would be fine for kids, but 1.)I am not sure how comfortable the kids would be on the floor to sleep, and 2.) I would probably inquire with the owners directly. There were no kids while we were at a ryokan, so I have no experience to go off of.
In Kyoto, I wouldn’t miss Gion, and the kids would probably like the Monkey Park there.
In Tokyo, if the kids saw the movie “Hachiko” I would recommend going to see the statue there at Shibuya station. I am going to refer you to http://www.widewideworld.com for more information on family travel in Tokyo. The place we stayed at in Shinjuku, would not really be kid friendly (Red Light District!). Be sure to check out the food at the 7-11, you can get sushi there!! There are drink vending machines everywhere, and it is fun to guess what something is and then try it. Get a good subway map, the subway system is crazy, but it is the best and cheapest form of transport. Consider a rail pass, but remember that you have to purchase it BEFORE you go, it cannot be purchased in Japan. For a week, and going to Kyoto, it pays for itself. Don’t miss the fish market, the zoo in Ueno park, and Asakusa .
Have a great time!!!

Comment on I Think I’m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So by Carol

Carol — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 07:35:47 +0000

Hello! I discovered your site by chance by entering the phrase “what would you do with 5 days in japan” as a google search. What popped up was a question posed by you in May, 2008 on a board called BootsnAll! (Gotta love the internet!)

I discovered your website this way and have enjoyed perusing it - well written and nicely done. Sounds like you had an amazing adventure. I can relate to the odd feelings surrounding being “home” after being away - it’s hard to explain how things are the same, but different. Our family just returned from a 3 month adventure in Europe, during which I was introduced to the world of blogging for the first time. Not quite the 548 continent-hopping days you experienced, but with 2 small children and a job on hold back home, we were pretty happy we got the chance to do our kid-friendly version of exploring for our paltry 90+/- days. But I digress…….(as I so often do…)

I read the blogs you posted from Japan, but was wondering if you could pass along any more specifics in terms of things not to miss and/or things to avoid. Did you ever find a good ryokan while you were there? Do you think we could get away with showing up at a ryokan with a 9 and 5 (almost 6) year old in tow? We’d like to experience something like that, but just aren’t sure whether it would be suitable (or available) for the small people.

We’re loosely planning 2 days in Tokyo to superficially absorb the insanity, then 3 days in Kyoto or somewhere else to superficially absorb a touch of old-world(ish) culture. After that, we’ll be in Saipan for a little less than a week, but that’s a bird of a different feather.

Hope to hear from you! By the way, I didn’t notice anything in your travels about Alaska yet…)

Best wishes,
Carol

Comment on Life In The Hospital by Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:15:43 +0000

Dawn,
What an important piece of work and a time that, I’m sure, you will never forget. Thank you for sharing it with me. Cheers!

Comment on Home for a Year! by Viviana

Viviana — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:45:33 +0000

Hi there, my name is Viviana and I’m yet another stranger who came acress your travel blog by chance. I’m from Italy and a traveller, too, although not (yet…) a long-term one. But I’ve seen my good share of the world and am always planning new trips!
I just wanted to say hi and especially thank you! for keeping this travel blog and sharing all that you did and saw on your travels! It’s been an amazing reading and one full of inspirational ideas! Thanks again!