From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Photo of the Week #3

June 22, 2008

Whoah…almost missed this week. Been hanging out with my fiance and her family. Photos and stories soon. Getting some work done at Lucky D’s Hostel in downtown San Diego

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Ocean Beach Rundown

June 20, 2008

Ocean beach was…a little less than what I expected. My expectations weren’t high for the area or the Hostel, and both still underwhelmed me. Early Wednesday morning, I rolled out of bed and realized I needed to pack. I had been at the Hostelling International downtown for two weeks! Packing took a very short amount [...]

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As many of you know, I started traveling at just 17 years old. Being under the “legal” age mark presents a number of complications when traveling around the globe such as: Booking airline tickets Booking/checking in to hostel/hotel rooms Joining clubs or membership programs for savings Most of the time, I had no problem getting [...]

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Over the weekend, a biotech conference was held at the Convention Center in downtown San Diego. Just over six blocks away on Broadway, a small but organized protest formed and started marching on the sidewalk. The protestors were soon joined by police-car excorts, and four on-foot policemen, with a goal of “keeping the peace”. Though [...]

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It is very rare that I will devote an entire post to a specific store or restaurant…but this place is worthy. Knowing I had a full day of work ahead of me today, I got up early and stumbled into the dining room area of the Hostelling International San Diego, opened up my laptop, and [...]

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The San Diego Zoo

June 17, 2008

This review is sponsored by Scott Holmes from Helping People to Help Themselves. Helping People to Help Themselves is a nonprofit organization based on Maui, Hawaii which is working to build a world-class orphanage in the Philippines. The San Diego Zoo was an attraction I knew I would have mixed feelings about. By nature, the [...]

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There is so much to say about Balboa Park: Think of it as central park, without the hills. With all the positive points of a good park, and added bonuses including a double-digit of museums, and a world-renowned zoo, Balboa’s reputation as the biggest urban park in America may be only the tip of the [...]

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Photo of the Week #2

June 15, 2008

Each Sunday I post a post my favorite photo or video from the week before it, here is my favorite photo from this week: A beautiful polar bear at the San Diego Zoo. He’s eating a carrot.

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This review was sponsored by Tim from MoxieLifestyle. He is currently traveling in Panama and part of South-East Asia.. His blog documents his experiences and thoughts, and often features video blogs and other attractions. On friday, I had the privilege of visiting the Gaslamp Historical Foundation Museum, which also happens to be the old house [...]

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You guys rock! All of my previous sponsorship items have been sponsored! YAY!!! Below are some new ones. Thank you to: Scott Holmes of Helping People to Help Themselves Ashley Campbell of Aqueous Transmission Tim from MoxieLifestyle Now all I need to do is find the time to actually do the things you’ve sponsored! For [...]

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