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Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
THE TRAVELER: THE ULTIMATE BLACK SHEEP.
Bah bah black sheep. Whatever. I hail from New England. You work hard in high school to get into a good college. You work hard there to get the good job. Then your high school sweetheart wants a ring and a white picket fence. Done. Babies, mortgages, fixing your gutters, etc. etc. etc.
F that. So I disappeared to California for a 5 years. Why? I dunno. Why not? I left, I took the more difficult route. Now I'm back. Back to wander the world as the Walnuts. I travel. I experience. I encourage and divulge. That is the direction right now, if you can call that a direction. Almost 30. Yeesh. No babies. #winning.
Since I've partaken in the the world of travel, I have felt alive. I have felt accepted. By you.
You the travel world. You wander just like me. You understand me a bit better. Your courage and support makes me want to go a bit further, travel a bit longer. I enjoy you, the cultures, the stories, the camaraderie. So I tell you all this. Keep going. Don't stop. At some point, we will have to settle in. Now is not the time. While our knees still work and your bankroll still lets you.
Don't stop wandering.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
SEASON 2!!!!!!
SEASON 2 HAS ARRIVED! WHO'S EXCITED!?
So after saving some pennies for a bit after NZ, we've come to our next destination! My mom has always wanted to see Tuscany (thanks to Under the Tuscan Sun) and since her traveling prowess isn't the best, I'll be on hand to help out. With the pops at the helm, it's sure to be quite the adventure. So, a week in Tuscany (with a rental car) a train ride to Venice, and then off to Switzerland to do the Glacier Express, Zermatt, Lucerne, and Zurich (all in 5 days and I'm lucky to get that).
We'll have 10 days in Italy and 5 in Switzerland. If you have any advice, must do's, and don't forgets I'm all ears. I am excited! It's gonna be another awesome season for Where's Walnuts full of food, boats, Swiss cheese, and chocolate. Don't forget the chocolate.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
WHICH TRAVELING MOVIE CHARACTER ARE YOU?
Let's do an interactive blog! How exciting! Comment on which movie character best describes your traveling persona and why.
Up In the Air (George Clooney)- Disconnected Businessman: This is a guy you can relate to. Hard working, first class traveling man disconnected from his personal life. His job requires firing people and being cold-hearted and that in turn has spread into his family life. He misses out on life and marriage, and most importantly love. Don't let the hard work fool you. The guy gets the best hotels, best meals, best car rentals, but it comes at a price. I am not a traveling businessman, but I can relate to George's traveling persona. Consumed in business and disconnected to his family, there isn't anyone who understands him. His job forces him on the road too much and that in turn makes him feel abandoned. He's a workaholic struggling to re-gain the emotional balance in his life. The lesson (I guess) is to never lose connection to those that mean the most in your life.
Into the Wild (Emile Hirsch)- Minimalist Adventurer: Here's a kid who had (seemingly) everything and gave it up. Gave up the money, the family, and the car all to live the life of a nomad. I mean I like budget traveling, but this is extreme. I guess when we have nothing its when we truly learn who we are. In world full of gadgets and meetings and lunch breaks, the lesson is to not lose yourself. Learn who you are and what makes you happy. Happiness is different for everyone and lacks definition. That is the beauty of it. Don't be afraid to explore and live outside your comfort zone. I don't I would hitchhike across America, but who's to say you wouldn't?
Crazy Heart (Jeff Bridges)- Indulgent Roadie: Here's a guy that's been living life pretty hard for way too long. Rolling around playing small time gigs for small money, his career (as well as his life) are on the edge. This guy represents the small town folk. He shows people the heartache and the reality of life on the road. Rolling around in his truck going from gig to gig ain't easy, especially when you've been doing it for years. The lesson here is there is hope. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how down you can be, if you work hard enough you will catch a break.
Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens)- Dreaming Man Child:
We all wanted that bike. You can admit it. Who needs a car when your bike kicks that much ass? Its almost as if he had no idea he was supposed to grow up. Who needs reality? Not Pee Wee. If you're over 30 and you dream of a life with no job, no bills, no kids, and no mortgage then this is all you. Its like how long can you delay any responsibility? Sounds like a dream world to me, albeit unobtainable. Well, one can dream...can't we?
So who is your traveling persona?
Up In the Air (George Clooney)- Disconnected Businessman: This is a guy you can relate to. Hard working, first class traveling man disconnected from his personal life. His job requires firing people and being cold-hearted and that in turn has spread into his family life. He misses out on life and marriage, and most importantly love. Don't let the hard work fool you. The guy gets the best hotels, best meals, best car rentals, but it comes at a price. I am not a traveling businessman, but I can relate to George's traveling persona. Consumed in business and disconnected to his family, there isn't anyone who understands him. His job forces him on the road too much and that in turn makes him feel abandoned. He's a workaholic struggling to re-gain the emotional balance in his life. The lesson (I guess) is to never lose connection to those that mean the most in your life.
Into the Wild (Emile Hirsch)- Minimalist Adventurer: Here's a kid who had (seemingly) everything and gave it up. Gave up the money, the family, and the car all to live the life of a nomad. I mean I like budget traveling, but this is extreme. I guess when we have nothing its when we truly learn who we are. In world full of gadgets and meetings and lunch breaks, the lesson is to not lose yourself. Learn who you are and what makes you happy. Happiness is different for everyone and lacks definition. That is the beauty of it. Don't be afraid to explore and live outside your comfort zone. I don't I would hitchhike across America, but who's to say you wouldn't?
Crazy Heart (Jeff Bridges)- Indulgent Roadie: Here's a guy that's been living life pretty hard for way too long. Rolling around playing small time gigs for small money, his career (as well as his life) are on the edge. This guy represents the small town folk. He shows people the heartache and the reality of life on the road. Rolling around in his truck going from gig to gig ain't easy, especially when you've been doing it for years. The lesson here is there is hope. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how down you can be, if you work hard enough you will catch a break.
Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens)- Dreaming Man Child:
We all wanted that bike. You can admit it. Who needs a car when your bike kicks that much ass? Its almost as if he had no idea he was supposed to grow up. Who needs reality? Not Pee Wee. If you're over 30 and you dream of a life with no job, no bills, no kids, and no mortgage then this is all you. Its like how long can you delay any responsibility? Sounds like a dream world to me, albeit unobtainable. Well, one can dream...can't we?
So who is your traveling persona?
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