Returning home after a long trip is bittersweet and, for me, is often accompanied by a mixed bag of emotions. The familiarity of home is comforting after being overwhelmed by so much newness, but it …
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No One Cares About My Awesome Vacation
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The Long Journey Home
Even though our group is beginning to disperse, I still have another full day left in Beijing before my flight home to Boston. One by one our group departs – some leave for their home …
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The Great Wall and Guys From Woburn
My "whatever" stance on China has softened after spending a day outside of Beijing...
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Beijing and My Brief Bout with Fame
I'm kinda 'whatevs' about this portion of the journey.
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Moseying in Mongolia
We left off just after dinnertime in the ger camp in Mongolia…. The ladies and I are preparing for bed after a satisfying day of hiking, horseback riding, and a cozy viewing of Breaking Bad …
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The Country of Blue Skies
Unlike Siberia, most people I spoke with about my trip had no preconceived notions of Mongolia. Landlocked between Russia and China, it is a fascinating country that keeps a relatively low profile. The capital city, …