Ellicott City, United States Travel Blogs

Impressions
Dec 6, 2008

... because our hotel owner chained the door shut, Aswan. Israel E-  Wandering through the twisting alleyways of the old city to buy groceries every morning in Jerusalem. T-  Breaking into an orchard with Jean-Baptist and munching on mangoes ...

The science of a RTW
Sep 5, 2007

... will always be more than you think.  This is hard because two travellers can spend enormously different amounts of money in the same city.  To make an accurate estimate you need to know how you travel.  Do you pick the 50 cent local bus that takes five ...

Hello and welcome to our travelogue!
Sep 1, 2007

Hello friends, family, and random curious people. Welcome to our round-the-world (henceforth "rtw") travel blog. During the next year, Erin and I will post entries and photos here as we make our way around the globe. The purposes of this blog are ...

A word from our heroine
Sep 4, 2007

I thought that I should get a word in before Travis paints a picture all his own.  We will be taking turns writing in this travelogue, and have different takes on life in general, so keep that in mind when you read any updates.  For example, Travis is ...

The Itinerary
Sep 6, 2007

... We have the entire month of December to hit as much of India as possible.  We'll mostly be traveling in the northern states around Delhi.  The Taj Mahal of course, and the cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur.  Also Varanasi before we head north to ...

A stranger in a strange land
Dec 1, 2008

I kept waiting for it to hit me.  You know, the change.  Or perhaps The Change.  I had travelled around the world.  I had seen so many things that people will never see, had so many wonderful experiences than I could have ever imagined ...

Ever After?
Dec 1, 2008

The trip was incredible.  I would go again in a heartbeat.  Of course, the most common answer to the most common question was easily predictable for us (although I'll make you choose for yourself, and not tell you our own answer).  ...

HOME AT LAST
Oct 8, 2008

We got up very early in the morning, took the subway to Chinatown, and hopped on the rather legendary Chinatown bus.  For only $20 and absolutely no customer service, this bus will go up and down the east coast.  I watched the magnificent ...

Introducing our heroes...
Sep 2, 2007

... associated problems which that entails.  Well travelled, Travis has lived in Australia for four years, seen a good portion of the United States, been to Italy, studied abroad in Spain, and traveled to Thailand.  On a side note, to read about ...

Day 61 - The Power of the Human Spirit
Jul 18, 2008 (5 photos)

... friend) called LinkEducation. This organization was formed so that schools, educators, educational agencies, and the like could be united under a forum of communication and networking. Anna started this project not too long ago with Rachel and this have ...

Two Hours till BWI
Apr 18, 2009

Last few minutes with the kids and wife.  Way overpacked in some regards, how many dri-fits can you wear in ten days? 

Countdown is on
Apr 7, 2009

So, I was tasked with setting this thing up for our group.  Not as easy as I thought it would be.

Visa
Jun 13, 2007

12 Days to go and no visa yet.

The journey begins
Jan 25, 2006

... letting me study electrical hell and go to another country. Everything was set. Study abroad has an interesting stereotype in the States. People who study abroad don't seem to...well...study. "I'm going to a technical school to study," I explained to ...

Home
Aug 5, 2007

Arrived home on Friday and was great to see Sorsha and the girls. Thanks for following my journey to India which was a great adventure and learning experience. If you would like more info on how to apply for a Fulbright around the world, please contact ...

Hot, Hot, Hot!!!
Jun 10, 2008

... I've had Euro '08 on at a convenient timeslot to keep me busy. It's been really hot, so my desire to explore Ellicott City by foot has diminished somewhat... Up to Balitmore tonight to complete part 2 of the tour tomorrow.... wish me luck!! See you ...

um... adios?
Jan 27, 2008

So, I'm leaving the U.S. of A. in let's go with...19 hours! Scary? Yea... Excited? Definitely. My bags (a messenger bag and pretty big suitcase) are full to the brim, basically bulging out. After some last minute shopping for about three ...

Pack half of what you want to
Jan 25, 2008

Departure in three days. Trying to get everything I need and hopefully I'll be ready to actually pack it tomorrow. I'm definitely not used to writing in these, but I guess it'll be good for everyone to see what I'm up to. I'm watching a movie in Spanish ...

One week in....
Jun 3, 2008

... down in text about what's been happening, and how I've been coping.... To summarise, I am currently in a town called Ellicott City, Maryland, which is situated just off the highway about halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. It's a town of about ...

Follow Up Contact
Sep 6, 2007

If anyone is interseted in learnig more about education in India, my trip, or the Fulbright program, please contact me at kevin_mulroe@hcpss.org. Thanks for visiting.

Pain and Gain
Jun 22, 2008

... that sunburned in my life, and I hope I never am again (yes, I know I should have learned a lesson from Ocean City!!). The big trouble started the next day or 2, when I started to develop some pretty nasty blisters about the shoulders and back.. in ...