I’ve never gone surfing before. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and Slip ‘n Sliding–but never surfing. Welcome to California. With just a few weeks of my internship left at RockMelt, I’ve been thinking about what I learned this summer. A new friend took surfing near Pacifica to ride some waves. While tumbling around in the Ocean, I [...]
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July 8, 2010
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24 hours in Portland
By Nina in TravelWhilst on holiday in Seattle, via San Francisco, I felt inspired to go on a 1940s style American adventure. Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail. Monday night I booked a morning Coast Starlight ride along the coast to Portland. I made friends in the lounge car and marveled at what is my country. I started posting notes [...]
May 18, 2007
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bald eagles
By Nina in TravelI’m back in Suburbia. The thing about driving in my car everywhere (aside from it being as expensive as riding the Tube) is that when I walk from the parking lot to the store, it seems odd to be booking it. No rush, no long distances to walk, and driving on pretty much the same [...]
May 7, 2007
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My Whole Life in One Backpack
By Nina in TravelGreetings from Roma. I’m about halfway through my European backpacking adventure. India was fantastic. I was a bride’s maid in my cousin wedding. I had so much fun with all my family and Ina (the bridey) was so beautiful! Even though we were in the desert, the dry heat was actually really refreshing. Everyone here [...]
April 19, 2007
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Incredible !ndia
By Nina in LondonEnjoying family, weddings, foods and bearing the heat in India for a few weeks. Then travels around Europa!