Behold the Valley of the Sun
With roughly 4.3 million residents in the greater Phoenix metro area the city, named after a mythical bird, has wings that cast a mighty shadow. So mighty in fact that if it were converted into a sta…
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Two Years Away – My First Visit Back to Arizona
With my Master's thesis handed in and the clock ticking down on my time as a student, I finally set aside the funds to return to Arizona. It seemed like a perfect opportunity. My schedule was largely open, consumed on…
Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Reflecting at the Grand Canyon
One of the perks of living in Arizona for years was relatively easy access to the Grand Canyon. This shot was taken during a weekend trip from Phoenix, up to Flagstaff and then on to the Grand Canyon where I relaxed u…
The Incredible Power of Social Networks Illustrated By Studying, Living and Travelling Abroad
Housing in Copenhagen
When I signed the agreement and notified the University of Copenhagen that I was headed to Denmark I assumed I'd face a lot of challenges upon arrival. Things like visa issues, language barr…
A Danish Life Lesson: The Simple Joy of Sunshine
When was the last time you got up from your desk, stepped outside, stretched, paused and truly enjoyed a sunny day for more than a few seconds? I'm talking about heading down to a park, or out to your back yard to lou…
Moving to Study and Live Abroad: Why I Chose Europe for My Masters Degree
If everything goes according to plan with my Visa and class registration I'll be starting my two year Masters in Communication and Cognition at the University of Copenhagen in just under a Month. Eager to get settled and begin the culture shock process I jumped the Atlantic and came over a bit ea…
Announcing the 3rd Arizona Travel Blogger Meetup!
The time has come for the 3rd Arizona Travel Blogger Meet (and tweet!) up. Bring your stories, pictures and self for an hour or two of travel talk, stories and bonding with other members of Arizona's local travel commu…
Announcing the 2nd Arizona Travel Blogger Meetup!
The time has come for the 2nd Arizona Travel Blogger Meet (and tweet!) up. Bring your stories, pictures and self for a few hours of travel talk, stories and bonding with other members of Arizona's local travel communit…
24 Hours in Dublin
My adventure began at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. I arrived a few hours early preparing for the possibility of long lines and delays. I shouldn't have worried. The Phoenix Airport is not only one o…
Martian Landscapes, Barren Desert and Old Bridges
When I left you last I'd just wrapped up a delightful evening exploring Flagstaff and begun my first American Hostel experience. The following morning I woke up early, washed up and made a quick call to connect with N…