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Holland
Holland is a very nice and beautiful country. We got to see a lot of cows, sheep and horses. I especially liked the light brown cows and all white cows. There was also the classic black and white cow. Holland has some different wind turbines. They were orange and white. They also have some normal [...]
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Posted on: August 25, 2010
Categories: Netherlands
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When we were in Brussels we went on the metro to the Atom. When Meagan first read the map she thought it said “nine giant meat balls” when it was really “nine giant metal balls.” When we got off the metro we had to go through a little theme park and a movie theatre. Then [...]
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Posted on: August 24, 2010
Categories: Belgium, Fun Facts - Cultures and Countries, recreation
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In Paris we were able to go to the Eiffel Tower. When we were there we saw a lot of sketchy street vendors selling little tiny Eiffel Towers. Some of them would sell them 4 for a Euro, 5 for a Euro, and even 6 for a Euro. Some were so desperate you could even [...]
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Posted on: August 24, 2010
Categories: France, Snacks and Food, recreation
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Top five things I liked and didn’t like about Russia:
Top five things I liked:
5. Great juices
4. The Aurora battleship
3. Kva Kva Waterpark
2. Our favorite café
1. The Hermitage
Top five things I didn’t like:
5. Being overcharged for taxis
4. Messed up train tickets
3. Broken or no air conditioning
2. Heat
1. SMOKE
I liked the historical things in Moscow, like St. [...]
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Posted on: August 14, 2010
Categories: Russia
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Things I liked and didn’t like in England – including the British Museum, the London Eye, The Globe Theater and the Calvary Museum.
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Posted on: August 14, 2010
Categories: England, History, Travel Tips
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Watch videos of children in Peru talking about day to day life. Also read Alex’s report on children in Peru and education, family life, food, water, and marriage customs.
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Posted on: May 19, 2010
Categories: Peru, Peru, Poverty, Tierra y Ser, Videos, Videos by Country
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There are a lot of negatives – weather disasters, low food budget, leaving pets, family, friends, having no home, and my mom starting a non-profit in an economic crisis. There are probably some positives and I will probably look back and say I liked it – probably. Read more about what I think about this idea.
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Posted on: March 1, 2010
Categories: It's Tough to Leave, Pre-Departure Thoughts
Comments: 6 Comments »