Category Archives: Round the World Journey

My mostly-solo three-month RTW trip in 2010

It takes Two to Tango

Posted on July 23, 2010 by jspencerphotography

What’s new Buenos Aires? I’m new, I wanna say I’m just a little stuck on you You’ll be on me too … Fill me up with your heat, with your noise With your dirt, overdo me Let me dance to … Continue reading →

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I’m on the Radio, and in the Airwaves!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Diego (the DJ at Radio Alba) decided that he needed “the NASA girl” for his Sunday program. He and Eric convinced me to take an interview. Me on the radio… can you imagine? Eric volunteered to act as our interpreter, … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms, Motorcycles & Il Mare

Posted on July 19, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Today we went to Liguria. That’s on the northwest coast of Italy, also known as the Italian Riviera. We started at nine when Diego from Radio Alba came to the house to join us, and got fully going once we’d … Continue reading →

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22.25: The Perfect Temperature

Posted on July 18, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Today I went shopping with Marisa, who is very helpful, and yes, I bought more shoes. I won’t need any now for a couple of years, at least. I also got a very nice black jacket that should be helpful … Continue reading →

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Being in Bra

Posted on July 16, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Yes, there is a town in Italy named “Bra”. And apparently, not many people here understand what that word means in English. I am staying here with my mother’s cousin, Eric, and learning about the town, and generally what it … Continue reading →

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A Vacation from Travel

Posted on July 12, 2010 by jspencerphotography

I’ve been a lot of places on this journey. They were all places I have never seen before, with the exception of my 20 hour layover in Singapore. Many of those places were in the third world, in diverse climates. … Continue reading →

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Buongiorno e Benvenuto alla Saldi!

Posted on July 10, 2010 by jspencerphotography

I left Tunis at 10:30 AM yesterday and had a picturesque flight. Unfortunately, Big Red got a rather large penalty fine for her weight. They only allow 20 kg on Alitalia so I have got to send another box, or … Continue reading →

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Historical Sights: the Silver Lining

Posted on July 9, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Today is my last day in Tunisia. I am honestly relieved about that, although guilty about not managing to stay and “tough it out”. After my time on the city metro today, though, my decision seemed pretty good. I walked … Continue reading →

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The $50 Compliment | Marines, we are LEAVING.

Posted on July 8, 2010 by jspencerphotography

I need to preface this post by stating truthfully that I have really tried to like Tunisia. Honestly, I have tried. I have been here for two nights and 1.5 days and usually by that time, a place is at … Continue reading →

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Last Trip-ol Through Schiphol: A Police and Babysitting Adventure

Posted on July 6, 2010 by jspencerphotography

Today I went through Schiphol for the last time on this journey. Last night I stayed in Amsterdam, too close to the head shops and the red light district for my taste. There was a very nice café attached to … Continue reading →

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