United States travel stories

Extreme opposites in California

I looked out of the window as often as I could whilst on the bus and train journey from L.A. to Yosemite National Park. The landscape changes were extreme and I was leaving the city life behind me ...

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Oregon life; coffees,books and stripshows

The train pulled into Portland station only 3 hours behind schedule. This isn't out of the ordinary for Amtrak, but always annoying when you have plans. I had kept in touch with a friend from T...

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Sleepless in Seattle

Growing up in Vancouver, Seattle becomes an easy place to visit and as a result, wasn't a place that I felt a great need to explore further. But then, it's always friends that make a place ...

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SURVIVAL SCHOOL - 1982

www.palkiewicz.com We plodded on, grasping for breath. Our rucksacks cut into our shoulders, the sun beat down on our heads, sharp stones required our constant attention. There is no need to trek ...

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Adventure in North America 2002, Part 8: Rapid City

August 7, Wednesday We woke up at 0815, and I had a shower before we left the hotel shortly after 0900. First we drove to the McDonald's at Wal-Mart, which unfortunately turned out to be full ...

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