In my opinion, there are many benefits to layovers. Yes, it is wonderful to arrive in your destination after fighting for overhead bin space only once. However, in instances like today, where I had no chance of a direct flight (oh Northwest Florida International Airport, when will you live up to your full moniker?), I’m … Continue reading
Of course, I want to be respectful of different cultures when I travel. So far, it’s been fairly easy–I can copy a local at the table if I’m unsure. Other than peeking to see if it’s okay to eat cray with my hands in New Zealand, I’ve been lucky. I’m glad that this little gem … Continue reading
Okay, so I missed last week’s Indie Travel Challenge post, but it was all about Asia: If you’ve never been to Asia, tell us about your dream trip in the region. Would you rather find your own paradise among the Thai Islands, or shop for crazy Harajuku fashion in Japan? Are the uncrowded temples … Continue reading
The Indie Travel Challenge‘s Week 6 prompt introduces The Indie Travel Manifesto, a compilation of ideas that characterize “indie travel.” It’s a description of how we’d like to travel–and how I aspire to travel. I may set off with certain goals, such as “pack light and keep things simple,” but I have to admit: I … Continue reading
I’ll admit it. I’m not a huge NFL fan. The promise that “I didn’t have to know anything about NFL” convinced me to join a fantasy football league just to make quota. Give me a college football game any Saturday and I’m happy. And oh, yes. I watch the Superbowl for the commercials (though that’s … Continue reading
My flight to Dunedin was an early one, but luckily the Airbus Express to the airport ran early as well. The hostel wasn’t anything special, but it was a bed so I was set. I did learn two very important lessons: the eye mask that the airlines give you when you fly is important—people have … Continue reading
I’ve been in New Zealand for almost a whole day now: the whole thing seems a bit surreal. Maybe it’s because I’ve been thinking about this trip for months, maybe it’s because everyone speaks English, but it’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’m really here. I flew into Auckland from Tallahassee … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 