Tag Archives: Trip Journal

August 02

Jamaica Days: Home Sweet Home

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Ironically enough the airline lost my bags on the way back to San Francisco. One must love the symmetry in life. The flight was also delayed getting back into the city. All-in-all it was an extraordinary trip. I love Jamaica. I love San Francisco even more. Jamaica was country 43 that I have visited. I […]

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July 26

Jamaica Days: Day 002 – A Lazy Day in Runaway Bay

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We woke up on the island to the sound of people playing on the beach. The resort is full of European and South American families. I took a walk along the beach and then took a swim in the infinity pool. Both of us were feeling a bit tired so we hung around the facilities […]

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July 25

Jamaica Days: Day 001 – No Shoes, No Shirt, No Suit Cases

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We arrived in beautiful Jamaica on time. However, upon making it to baggage claim I found out my bags hung back an extra day in the States. With a smile on my face and a drink in my hand we boarded the bus for our resort. * Note to self, it is always better to […]

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July 24

Jamaica Days: Day 000 – Leaving San Francisco

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There’s always a part of me that hates leaving San Francisco. No matter how exotic the end destination. I love my city. I love the way the fog hangs over the skyline. I made my way to the airport and grabbed some food along the way. Jamaica seems so far away, but I am very […]

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July 23

10 Things You Should Know About Jamaica

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Originally posted on Re-IMAGINE JAMAICA:
By Hume Johnson, PhD World renowned Reggae performer, Jimmy Cliff Jamaica is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. It is home to some 2.7 million people. Despite its tiny size, it has developed an internationally famous and recognised brand image.  Here are a few things you should know…

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July 22

Aren’t You Hot in That?

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Originally posted on The Curious Archaeologist:
It’s a cold wet Sunday (12 degrees outside, in late July!) so I was doing what people have been doing in England (on cold wet Sundays) for more than 250 years, reading about a somewhere warmer. In my case reading Lady Nugent’s Journal of her Residence in Jamaica from…

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June 13

12 Hours in Los Angeles

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Have you ever woken up and just decided to go somewhere? I mean anywhere was better than the day ahead. Today I woke up and realized that I had a new job 48 hours away and needed one more adventure. I popped onto Southwest.com and booked a 12 hour ticket to Los Angeles. With enough […]

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April 03

Around the World in 1 Week: A Few Hours in Hong Kong

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The flight path into Hong Kong is beautiful. What you first notice are the clouds and ships making their way into the harbor. Then you see the buildings all next to each other. I love Hong Kong because it has a sophistication that eludes definition. Hong Kong is so complex, so intense that it can […]

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April 02

Around The World in 1 Week: An Adventure a Day

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My driver today was quite the sage. We chatted as he weaved the car throughout traffic during monsoon-like rain. Singapore was just plain wet. One thing that came up during our conversation was how to live life fully. The driver shared stories about the passengers he had taken around Singapore during his 20+ year career. […]

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March 31

Around The World in 1 Week: Flying Business Class

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Today I entered a new hemisphere with my flying experience. I am trying out Business Class for the first time. So far it is incredible. We are working from the Business Class Lounge in the airport. It is like a different world. Massage chairs. Full food bar. Entertainment center. And enough newspapers and sweeping windows […]

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