My Exploring
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Road trip to MexicoI would first want to thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my family a little more by sharing with you great moments that we have had together while we get to explore out from our regular surroundings. My name in Neddy Franquez I am 15th years old and currently a freshmen at... Category: Exploring |
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The Road Less TraveledIt seems like nearly every vacation I’ve been on, I’ve mostly known what to expect. While I’ve been on too many trips to count, they’ve all been to seemingly familiar places. I’d never really branched out past conventional beach stays or numerous theme park... Category: Exploring |
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An Asian New York CityIn an embarking journey through a Thailand, I experienced many traditions that are not common in the United States. Bangkok had a lot of skyscrapers, people, and traffic. I was surprised to witness people in long pants walking... Category: Exploring |
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Indiana DiscoveriesI have discovered that Indiana is an awe-inspiring state, the scenery, the weather and the people will all make you want to stay. I decided to make my visit to Indiana in April 2012, it was supposed to be on an explorative basis but it turned to something more. A few days after my plane landed and... Category: Exploring |
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Trains and Charlemagne"In South Korea, nail polish is so cheap! Cheap, cheap cheap!" My face broke into a smile as I turned to look at Min, eyebrows raised in disbelief. "How cheap?" I inquired. The announcer had only just declared that the train meant for Aachen was going to be five or ten minutes... Category: Exploring |
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Soaking in the Sierra NevadaDeep within the Sierra Nevada, there exists a rock whose superior ergonomic form would cause even the most accomplished designers to turn green with envy. Standing just below hip-height, its smooth, indented center gently slopes upwards at an ideal angle on either side, creating a shape that... Category: Exploring |
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Kool KayakingOn May 5th, 2012, I did something I thought I'd never do before: Kayak. Instead of going by myself, I went with a group of friends from my Florida history class, and ended up having the time of my life. This is what happened: ... Category: Exploring |
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Exploring Michigan's Porcupine MountainsI attended a semester school during my senior year of high school. It is in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and it is called Conserve School. Every semester at Conserve school, the whole school goes on a one week excursion into the wild. Each student chooses either backpacking or canoeing.... Category: Exploring |
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My Enchanted IslandsMy Enchanted Islands Imagine yourself walking through white, sandy beaches. You can hear the splash of the waves against the volcanic rocks at your feet. You can feel the soft sprinkle of the water as it hits, refreshing your skin from the intense heat of the sun above. You can see the... Category: Exploring |
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La Vita BellaMany traveling experiences include people like parents, family and friends. In my case, my experience was shared with 17 high school students that I knew through class; none of which were close friends or those I could have pictured having an experience of a life time with. I forgot to mention it... Category: Exploring |
