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| 11th November 2009 mojela mohato | photos - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse Yeh, I did not think one day i can see my home , my village on the Internet. this is the great work,keep it up. |
| 11th November 2009 mojela mohato | photos - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse Yeh, I did not think one day i can see my home , my village on the Internet. this is the great work,keep it up. |
| 30th September 2009 beliz | turkish men??? - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men hey;first of all I really enjoy reading your article about Istanbul ,the city I live ...Just an advice from insider .... man and woman could be ffriends in Turkey as you have spent your holiday in touristic places in Istanbul you missed all the good parts and men....altrough I must admit that tourist women are the easiest target for turkish men !...as u might quess its mostly because of women comes to Turkey for fun and searching for boy friends... |
| 21st September 2009 calli rickey | i love you - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Yes the hardest days in our lives! You are my rock! Love you and can't wait to catch up |
| 8th September 2009 TinNiE | nice stories - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! will look forward for more adventures in the future :) |
| 7th September 2009 Casandra | Great photos - From: Happy and Fun Travels in Israel & the Palestinian Territories Great Photos and I enjoyed the realist commentary. I'll be traveling to Isreal in a few days, thanks for sharing. |
| 21st August 2009 cigdem | shame of us ! - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hi Ana; until the end of your story i felt horrible as a Turkish woman..yes.bad apples ruin the culture. where we have great apples :) but. to be honest. a Turkish man cannot never be like a western. because in this culture women also like to make sure someone is always running after them. in other words they like to be owned...due to all these points my husband is from the US:)) cheers |
| 19th August 2009 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Fun blogs, great photos, good luck with what you do next! |
| 19th August 2009 bayrak | bayrak - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Thanks for sharing http://www.aybayrak.com |
| 19th August 2009 Tom | Congratulations - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! I've been following your blog and want to say well done. Savour the memories from your wonderful year of travelling, it definately is the most amazing and rewarding experience a person can be blessed with. I travelled in Turkey earlier this year and also had a wonderful time in this amazing country. All the best for the future! |
| 19th August 2009 PA Leslie | Hi - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Hope we'll see you soon back on the road...once the bug hit, it never leaves! Where are you going to settle in Australia? Peter |
| 19th August 2009 Tim | Melbourne - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Hey Ana, great story again! I see you go to Australia in a while, we should meet up:-) XX Tim |
| 18th August 2009 around_the_world | Thank you - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Dear Ana Maria, Truly enjoyed following your adventures and wishing you all the best with your upcoming projects. Keep enjoying life! |
| 18th August 2009 Adam | - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Excited for you to come back. Glad your trip was so much fun. :-) |
| 12th August 2009 Teresa | agree about the men there - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hi, I was in Istanbul last November and the most annoying thing was the men trying to befriend me. The invitations and corny lines came from every direction when walking down the streets or pausing in public. Yes, it was probably the tenth man who approached me with those scammy lines who got my rath. Later I apologized, and then asked him why couldn't men in Istanbul be normal. One day I tried wearing a long dress and scarf, with my hair braided back, and I got a lot less hasstle when walking down the streets. Only when the salesmen and/or gigolos saw my blue eyes did I hear the familiar pleas to be friends. Istanbul is a gorgeous city worth visiting, but for lone women travelers it can be a relentlessly annoying place. |
| 12th August 2009 liliram | Friends - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hey, Ana.....i absolutely enjoyed your stories! Like you, I thoroughly enjoyed the turkish apple tea and brought home several bags of it. Like you, my niece had a few experiences with the Turkish male stereotype. Fortunately though, we also met a couple of Turkish men who loved to talk, eat, and drink without the handholding, grabbing and groping. These 2 wiped out our not too pleasant experiences with some others. But I am actually more curious about your story on those women from Morocco! Lol. |
| 10th August 2009 TinNiE | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! sorry to hear about those bad times. i certainly love reading your african entries ... people can actually learn from your stories. hope you're having a more relaxing time now :) |
| 8th August 2009 boristhegreat | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Hi Ana-Maria, I've been following your blogs about Africa for a while now and reading them with great interest! It sounds like you've had a really challenging time the last few months and I appreciate that you've written about it with honesty - as you see it. That you've come out of the experience stronger is surely a good thing and makes it worthwhile. After all, nobody ever said travelling would be all fun and happy times! Sometimes travelling evokes the cynical side in all of us - but that's the test - to overcome it and emerge stronger and more aware than we were previously. I enjoy your writing and have added you to my recommended list (not that you need any more recommends!) May the rest of your travels be happier and more enjoyable times. Take care Lee |
| 7th August 2009 Lyndsey | Hang in there - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Hey Ana, As always, I enjoy reading your blogs and keeping up with your travels. I'm sorry to hear that your experience in Africa was rather draining. It's a sad reality of what goes on there but enjoy the fact that you got to see parts of the Earth that most people will never see. That because of your journey there you have become a most experienced travel who can make it through difficult scenarios. And that experiences like this make you more whole and more understanding and appreciative as a person. When you go back to Africa, I'm going with you! Miss you and love you. Come home already! Safe travels, Lyndsey |
| 7th August 2009 mpangwa | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! I am very sorry for the bad impression got from my country Tanzania, as you said your tour was not organized. i still believe if you come next time in organzied way you will enjoy and it wont cost you such much money. |
| 7th August 2009 gred78 | Sorry to hear... - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Sorry to hear you had problems in Tanzania. I went with my wife about 2 years ago and had a good time, although Dar was horrific. Per advice we received we researched and booked a safari ahead of time with a reputable company that paired us up with another person, had an awesome trip... but on the road ran into people who booked last minute and had less than great reviews with the "fly by night" outfit they booked. The touts in Arusha were something else, and no real way to know which ones had legitimate connections to to good service. My advice, book ahead! Also found it odd that we paid the most in our whole rtw trip for hotels in Dar, because we could not stomach anything but their high end properties. Zanzibar was magical though... thinking of going back. Envious of your trip and sad to hear you had a rough go in E. Africa. |
| 29th July 2009 Hilde | It is going to be interesting.... - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back Just read your blog. We (family of 4) are leaving for Zanzibar - Jambiani in October. Never been to Africa before, so I try to get as much information as possible. After reading you blog, I am already worried!!! |
| 27th July 2009 2Brothers3Continents | Same same, no diference!! - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back I had the same experience! Solution? Relax and get yourself back to SE Asia! |
| 27th July 2009 2Brothers3Continents | I think the same! - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export I do agree with you in many aspects. The lion killing stuff is for me pure bullshit. No one nowardays go out to kill a lion, they are much more profitable alive!!! The canadian women story sounds fake, or else the Massai wouldn't circunsize them to avoit having sex with other man... but there is a very interesting true story movie called "The white massai" from a Swiss girl who stay in Kenya to marry one Massai. And don't worry about the cows offer, for you, is just another funny thing for tourists. In Egypt they will offer hundredt of camels for you every day, even if they don't have any... Well, I liked to see that there is more people with a bit of reason when it comes to see the reality behind the "exotic" destinations... Cheers Fernando |
| 27th July 2009 Graciela | AMAZING - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export I really like the pics. Interesting, colourful and full of that kind of life. |
| 27th July 2009 TinNiE | Culture - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export Nice entry Ana ... |
| 27th July 2009 ahmed | amazing - From: MISSION: Komodo Dragons and an Eid Muslim celebration along the way very amazing report thank you so much |
| 21st July 2009 Two Canadians Eh | I Understand!! - From: KENYA: I need exhaustion, headache, and calming pills NOW!!!! ... or just a few drinks and all inclusive trip to the Maldives... Same thing! Hi Ana! I just read your last two blogs ... and feel like I could have written them myself!! Though we absolutely LOVED our trip, by the end we were completely jaded and frustrated in almost every way too! I know exactly what you're talking about in terms of constantly having to defend yourself and fight for a fair price. EVERYTHING was such an effort!!! And at times, when we would complain about it, people would be like "Oh, they need to make a living too" or "this is how they feed their families" ... but that doesn't make extortion okay! I feel for you! Enjoy the rest of your trip!! P.S. Rwanda was WONDERFUL, most definitely my favorite country! :D |
| 9th July 2009 Lynn | - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back Anna Marie, Hi I have just read your blog on Zanzibar. I visited there 9 years ago for 2 months when the place was less touristy and more of a backpacker haven. From what I've read and heard there are tons of resort hotels now both near Stone Town and on the beach from Nungwi to Kendwa on the north coast, resulting in more rich but less savy tourists to con out of a buck or two. Don't let Tanzania disconcert you in the future. I recommend Moshi on the foothills of mount Kilamanjaro and also the Usumbara Mountains which were both fantastic and with lots of really nice locals. Happy travelling |
| 9th July 2009 Adam | Woah - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back That place sounds crazy, Ana. Glad you were smart and didn't get ripped off. If I ever travel somewhere like Tanzania, I am taking you with me. :-) |
| 3rd July 2009 costin | awesome! - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse so amazing! good job cousin... you're doing it right. |
| 3rd July 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse Fascinating blog! I am going to South Africa this summer but doubt I will have time to make it to Lesotho. Your blog is making me regret my lack of time already! I am hoping to get to Swaziland though. :) I love your descriptions of the courting customs, can't say the cuisine looks great though. |
| 1st July 2009 TinNiE | - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town i thought i should share this too --> http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/06/30/sa.rape.crisis/index.html |
| 29th June 2009 Greg | Hmmm... - From: SA's Wild Coast: Do We Have it Right? So Simon, you're effectively saying that Apartheid was a good thing? I would far rather live like I do (in a vibrant, cosmopolitan, FREE Johannesburg) than return to those days when the days were balmy and peaceful for some, and utterly degrading for others. |
| 28th June 2009 Simon Patterson | Johannesburg - From: SA's Wild Coast: Do We Have it Right? Interesting blog. About Jo'burg, I grew up there in the early 70s under apartheid and ironically I used to walk and cycle all over the place. As an 11 year old white kid I used to hang out with black workmen in cafes and pinball parlours, even gambling my pocket money with them! I felt so free. The city was quite safe to me and no-one, black or white would have touched an 11 year old. It simply never crossed anyone's mind. |
| 24th June 2009 max | great blog - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done that was laugh out loud stuff - completely know how you felt up there. you've inspired me to do the same. well done to you, that's a hefty challenge you put yourself through. |
| 23rd June 2009 PA Leslie | Fun entry! - From: South Africa's Garden Route: Where am I?! Hi, I did the Garden Route back in early 2006. Stopped at Kwandwe, a safari not that far away from Ado. You will for sure prefer Tanzania ( did it in 2008). You didn't stop in Plettenberg and Hermanus? Thanks for the nice pics, Peter. |
| 22nd June 2009 danny | sharks! - From: South Africa's Garden Route: Where am I?! go in a shark cage, please, do it for me... |
| 19th June 2009 Emmanuel | Nice stories dear! - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town Anna! i felt to emotional about this stuff, i am a social worker, and looking up to volunteer in that sort of camp. Thanks Emmanuel |
| 17th June 2009 TinNiE | unedited - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town another nice entry ana. glad no one has to edit or cut your story short ... keep it up. |
| 16th June 2009 TripBY | Nice photos - From: Happy and Fun Travels in Israel & the Palestinian Territories Good shots! |
| 15th June 2009 Sara | What a read - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town Dear Ana, I have justed set-up a travel blog for when I start me travels in July... and was looking at other peoples blogs.. when I came across yours.. The other Side of Cape Town... I would like you to know that it has moved me and inspired me to help make changes in the world (what little I can do anyway).. I will be travelling to Australia... Thailand..China... and other places... and hope to find somewhere that I can help. Many Thanks for your words Sara England |
| 11th June 2009 Tiffany | - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hey Ana! Have you tried biltong? apparently it's similar to beef jerky but a million times better. keep writing! |
| 5th June 2009 Mike | Keep writing!!! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Wow! I never read blogs but for some reason I ended up reading yours and it's amazing! You have done so much the last year, keep it up and keep writing. Good luck and happy travels :) |
| 5th June 2009 Lyndsey | Mrs. Martin - From: Capetonian Cultural Experiences and my Final Journalism Internship Ana, I have really enjoyed your blogs about Capetown. Through your writing I've gained some good insight into its history and culture, which has been so fascinating to me. The story of Mrs. Martin really touched me, and I hope that if you still live with her you can share with her that I find her story very inspiring, that she's a remarkable kind and giving woman with a beautiful big heart. She sounds like a really, really neat lady. Also, the food looks delish! Congrats on your internship at the Cape Times. You truly never cease to amaze me! I'm glad these experiences are also giving you a better idea of what kind of career you'd like to pursue when you get back. Can't wait to catch up with you when you return! Safe traveling! Love you! xoxo |
| 31st May 2009 Karen | Like the blog! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hi there. My name is Karen and I came across your blog and I have enjoyed reading it. I am in Cape Town as well for two more weeks. I agree that a month for me is truly not long enough to see all the beauty that is South Africa. Good luck to you with your travels. |
| 31st May 2009 Karen | Like the blog! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hi there. My name is Karen and I came across your blog and I have enjoyed reading it. I am in Cape Town as well for two more weeks. I agree that a month for me is truly not long enough to see all the beauty that is South Africa. Good luck to you with your travels. |
| 20th May 2009 steven | becareful if you go to super pussy.yov will pay more than you think. - From: Encounters with SE Asia's Big Sex Industry they want you to buy some drink,then they will charge you very expensive |
| 8th May 2009 Maria Schindler | - From: BUENOS AIRES: I love you 75% Yay, you finally got your buckets of dulce de leche!! Can entirely understand why you were mostly in heaven here! |
| 2nd May 2009 Gabby | Wine Taaaaasting in Mendoza! - From: Northern & Western Argentina: The Journey from Bolivia to Buenos Aires Finally, you do something I would do. About the only thing I would do on your many travels thus far... I'm unabashedly risk-averse and wine is friendly! :) |
| 28th April 2009 Jessica | amazing! - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done ana you are crazy girlie! I'm so proud of you and so glad to hear you are alive! :) what an outstanding accomplishment that only a select number of people achieve - congrats! Miss you lots and can't wait to see what's next! XOXO jro |
| 25th April 2009 Christene | - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done You officially are insane! Looks amazing but I do not think I could ever! Miss you lots! |
| 24th April 2009 barrygahan | Wo w - congratulations - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Enjoyed reading your blog, that's some achievement. We attempted a similar sized mountain near Arequipa last year but I had to stop at 5650m:( |
| 24th April 2009 annie | You travel everywhere - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Hey, I travel everywhere too. I used to backpack but now get upgraded free.. If you have time to read on your travels check this out http://tiny.cc/flights959 |
| 24th April 2009 Silvia | incredible - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done OMG...you are so brave and strong...you are my rolle model :) Nothing can stop you now Ana. |
| 24th April 2009 Ali | Wow - congratulations on this! - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Something I skipped ;) |
| 24th April 2009 TinNiE | wow - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done i was just browsing through blogs ... that's very brave. congratulations! hope to do something like that one day. |
| 24th April 2009 smith | sperr - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done i'm glad you are still alive.you are unique, that's for sure! http://www.kerperehberi.com/ |
| 24th April 2009 sm1th | sperr - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done i'm glad you are still alive. ana, you are unique, that's for sure! http://www.kerperehberi.com/ |
| 23rd April 2009 steffen | Thanks for sharing - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Cycling the death road and ice climbing at 6,000m - that must have been a rather exciting week. Awesome story and great photos! |
| 23rd April 2009 liliram | You're awesome! - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done My, you really know how to seek adventure, girl! Kudos to you, Anna. You're in a different league now! |
| 23rd April 2009 Gabi | - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done wao ana very scary!!! you must feel vey accomplished after this extreme adventure! |
| 23rd April 2009 vanessa | congratulations - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done wow, Ana, that is so incredible. Im so proud of you for making it to the top! These are the stories you're going to tell your kids one day and they'll say "wow, my mom is the COOLEST" way to go you determined little romanian you. xox. |
| 23rd April 2009 gabby | oh, and this was on my birthday!!! - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done wow... |
| 23rd April 2009 gabby | - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done that is frightening. i'm glad you are still alive. ana, you are unique, that's for sure! |
| 23rd April 2009 mary brinton | Thanks for sharing your trip - From: RIO DE JANEIRO: Finally! A City I like! Hi Ana Maria, Your dad and Deb visited last week-end in Carmel. He put me in touch with your travel blog, which I found so interesting. You are looking deeply into these countries, and it will be fun to meet you when you return. Mary (Deb's sister) |
| 21st April 2009 Caroline Alfredson | Very informative - From: Chola Fighting, Cocaine Producing Prison, Death Road, Altitude Affected Soccer Match, and Witches Market Really enjoyed reading your blog. I have some friends that have just returned to Bolivia and Las Paz. I was going to go with them but the altitude would of been a problem. Their little son had problems for weeks with breathing.After reading your blog I feel I made the right decision, maybe some day I'll get to Bolivia. Thanks again for the fantastic photo's and info. Regards Caroline |
| 19th April 2009 Ana Maria | - From: Chola Fighting, Cocaine Producing Prison, Death Road, Altitude Affected Soccer Match, and Witches Market Trying to figure it out right now :( For some reason, the pics from my last blog have also gone black. Hopefully they'll be up soon though! |
| 18th April 2009 aaron | pic - From: Chola Fighting, Cocaine Producing Prison, Death Road, Altitude Affected Soccer Match, and Witches Market i don't know if this is an issue for everyone, but i can't see any of the pics :( |
| 14th April 2009 TRAVELSAPIEN | Well. You got to see the mine up close and personal - From: Potosi Mines: A History Lesson Come to Life with the Worst Tourists in the World Terrible companions indeed BUT you did get to see the mine up close and personal. Nothing pretty about it for sure. Mines everywhere have the same appeal. NONE. It is good though some earn if but just a little at least something. As to the Germans who pouted along the way? WOW. Very bush. Sad and boorish. I have spent much time in Germany and rarely ever saw evidence of them being childish and stupid. Must have been their off day. |
| 14th April 2009 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: Potosi Mines: A History Lesson Come to Life with the Worst Tourists in the World How easy is my life working in my safe little office! |
| 12th April 2009 Ana Maria | - From: Dear America, I LOVE YOU. Hostel: Julie´s Guesthouse |
| 8th April 2009 anonymous | - From: Difficult Splendor in Bolivia's Salty Wild West Amazing Pics....Seems like you had a great time despite the transport issues! |
| 8th April 2009 Karina Green | Difficult Splendor in Bolivia's Salty Wild West - From: Difficult Splendor in Bolivia's Salty Wild West Nice photos. My favorites are the last three on the first page... very clever! |
| 3rd April 2009 Mark | great place but bad luck on Pini - From: Toucan and Macaw Humping Followed by Busted Front Teeth and Memory Loss: An example of the crazy things that happen while traveling WOO,U r cool man,I am now learning how to the tips of snorkel...but I got choked everytime my head out... www.bigboxshops.com --selling cheap dvds |
| 1st April 2009 The kaiser | safer than you think - From: RIO DE JANEIRO: Finally! A City I like! I'm a brazilian and i live in Rio and while we have our problems here, they're highly overestimated. It's true, the violence thing is our greatest problem probably, but today it's much better than it was 4,5 years ago! And by the way, i've lived here my whole life, i have white skin and i've NEVER been robbed! |
| 31st March 2009 PuffStuff | What was the hostel? - From: Dear America, I LOVE YOU. I've enjoyed reading your blog, but would really love it even more if you find a good place--mention it by name! And if you find a bad place--tell us about it! We are relying on other people writing blogs to give us good, up-to-the-minute information. Thanks! |
| 30th March 2009 amy | tiger temple is a fraud! - From: Northern Thailand Coursework and Encounters with Wildlife When I was backpacking in Thailand I really wanted to visit the tiger temple but another traveler warned me against supporting the corrupt monks who run this place and abuse the tigers. This international animal welfare org did a report: http://www.careforthewild.org/default_detail.asp?detail=true&I_ID=598§ion=Home |
| 21st March 2009 amit | cape town hotels - From: Southern Coast of Brasil (Part 2): Cities and in Between Very nice collection of pictures. Basically the snacks one photo really liked that. thanks cape town hotels |
| 20th March 2009 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: RIO DE JANEIRO: Finally! A City I like! wow - looks like such a great city! |
| 20th March 2009 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: Southern Coast of Brasil (Part 1): Bits of Paradise great photos! and thanks for your insights into Brazil. The bit about the Australian guy and the tattoo got us both laughing - Aussie guys can be so dumb (we should know half of our partnership here is an Aussie guy LOL). Keep having fun and loving life! |
| 9th March 2009 Silvia | beautiful - From: RIO DE JANEIRO: Finally! A City I like! great pics, wonderful adventure...Brazil is on my list for a long time already and I hope some day I'll get the chance to go there. i've heard bad stories myself and I've been warned that having white skin I'm in danger there but well...maybe Cristo will protect me and nothing bad will happen and I'll have the holiday of my life. |
| 7th March 2009 sonia | I totally agree.. - From: RIO DE JANEIRO: Finally! A City I like! I was in Rio for Carnaval two years ago and am trying to work my way back there. Your pics are great!! Everyone warned us it was not safe, we had NO problems. Personally I think there are a lot of haters that WISH they could go but can't so talk bad about Rio.. |
| 3rd March 2009 Gabi | - From: CARNAVAL in Rio De Janeiro Great pics! Brings back good memories. I agree Brazilians have an amazing energy. Wish I could have been there!!! |
| 1st March 2009 Tim | - From: CARNAVAL in Rio De Janeiro The whole nation is dancing, it's beautifull!! |
| 28th February 2009 gabby | yay! - From: CARNAVAL in Rio De Janeiro these pictures are AMAZING! It looks like so much fun! |
| 21st February 2009 Travis | You’re An Amazing Journalist - From: PATAGONIA: JAW DROPPING and so, so frustrating... All I can say is WOW! I found your blog through Passporters and I’m glad that I did. You overcame the seemingly impossible and still managed to capture the essence of your journey and share it so eloquently with the world! Now I’m hooked on your real life adventures! |
| 18th February 2009 Amali | - From: PATAGONIA: JAW DROPPING and so, so frustrating... The pictures seem like the whole ordeal was worth it. I am so wishing I were with you. Have an awesome time! |
| 18th February 2009 gabby | yay - From: PATAGONIA: JAW DROPPING and so, so frustrating... see, now you're in places i want to visit! so jealous! hope you're having a great time and stay safe! love you! :) |
| 3rd February 2009 Tim | - From: Un Poquito de Chile So no blog about doors and windows??!! Shit, come on, I wanna know all about it!!;-) But your first impressions do sound great! Enjoy!! XX Tim |
| 30th January 2009 Vanessa | - From: Un Poquito de Chile Glad you had a safe trip. Cant wait to be in S america with you!!! That breakfast looks amazing |
| 20th January 2009 Uba | - From: Being Threatened With My Life: Cambodia's Dark Side Man reading all that is very depressing. I can never understand why we just take life for granted when there are things like this happening. |
| 25th December 2008 UNDERWAY | Best to you, Happy Holidays. Be Safe. - From: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I read your every post and enjoy them very much. I wish you the best of the holidays. I have 19 inches of snow in my front yard at the moment and all looks clean and bright on this holy day. Your doing a wonderful job. Jim and Ann in Leavenworth, Washington USA |
| 25th December 2008 Christene | - From: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Merry Christmas to you! Can't wait to see you soon! |
| 16th December 2008 Nevs | - From: Living/Working in Bethlehem... and being female... It is unbearably sad that the international community hasn't spoken out about the atrocious perpetuation of human rights violations by the Israeli peoples by forcing Palestinian peoples into refugee camps. Those Shalom ads for Israel never really show this side of things... With regards to why the girls don't play outside, that's largely a function of the highly militarized state. No one wants their daughters around young men who are fighters (on either side) for very good reason...the ever present fear of kidnap and rape is higher in such circumstances, for whatever reason I can't say. Loving your blog as always- keep up the good work and hope to see you in the ME this summer! |
| 14th December 2008 Hilary | LA Jews - From: Getting through Israeli Security & the Wall: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi Ana my dear!!!! this story is VERY intense--but i love you tried to leverage the fact you grew up in LA where there are a lot of Jews! i miss you and i love you! Be safe and have fun! |
| 12th December 2008 Ephraim | Israel Security - From: Getting through Israeli Security & the Wall: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never had a problem getting into Israel, but on my last visit (which was my first on my 2005 passport after not visiting for many years), I was interrogated for an hour by the El Al security team on my way back into the US. I made the mistake of speaking Hebrew to the screeners, and they were extremely skeptical of me because in their words my "Hebrew was too good for a non-israeli." I'm almost 100% sure they thought I was some sort of spy. It complicated matters when I started speaking perfect English to them. Eventually they let me through, I hope that I won't have problems when I return in February. I recommend spending some time in Eilat, it'll give you the chance to hop over to Petra & Cairo. |
| 8th December 2008 aaron | israeli security - From: Getting through Israeli Security & the Wall: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hey, el al questioned me for 45 min, no muslim countries on my passport, going on a trip organized by a temple, they asked whom my rabbi was, when i was bar mitzvahed, how long i was staying in israel, and where i was staying (biggest issue b/c i had no idea....) get to haifa if you can...i was prob my fav city in the country |
| 1st December 2008 Ana Maria | - From: Encounters with SE Asia's Big Sex Industry Clever clever! haha! Thanks....... Aaron..... You sure do know how to brighten my day :) |
| 30th November 2008 aaron | note from the library - From: Encounters with SE Asia's Big Sex Industry when i saw the title of the email, my first thought was, "oh, thank god...ana finally got a job she'll enjoy..." |
| 26th November 2008 Ana Maria | Bangkok Airport - From: CAMBODIA: "Must See" sights, but THANK GOD there's a beach and "happy pizza" to get you away from the intensity Missed it by 3 days! And NOT sad about it |
| 25th November 2008 vanessa | bankok airport - From: CAMBODIA: "Must See" sights, but THANK GOD there's a beach and "happy pizza" to get you away from the intensity were you at the airport for this?! http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/26/world/asia/26thai.html?_r=1&hp |
| 19th November 2008 gabby | - From: Being Threatened With My Life: Cambodia's Dark Side come back already... :( |
| 13th November 2008 Vanessa | I'd rescue you! - From: LAOS: SCENIC, but you have to be home for your 10:30 communist country curfew.... ok maybe not if you're a tourist Ana, if you get put in a jail in Laos I'd come and save you. Looks like you're having such a good time! So jealous |
| 6th November 2008 Connie | It's official... - From: Northern Thailand Coursework and Encounters with Wildlife I am getting a pet Liger |
| 3rd November 2008 aaron | bed bugs - From: Dear America, I LOVE YOU. the us misses u too |
| 2nd November 2008 Costin | Stay strong! - From: Dear America, I LOVE YOU. Stay strong cousin! You are an inspiration and I wish I could be there with ya sharing in some of these great times you're having. Have no doubt that all these terrible stories about bed bugs and dirty hotels will turn into wonderful conversations that you'll be sharing and laughing over with your friends and family your entire life. Sounds sappy, I know! I miss you! Be safe! Costin |
| 27th October 2008 Christene | OMG! - From: Southern Thailand: Paradise - Even With All the Tourists Ana....sounds like the past week has been hectic--with getting sick and all-- be careful! We want you back in one piece! |
| 16th October 2008 Stephen Paul | tragic - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station Not only does this highlight the blatant link between FOX News and the right wing, evangelical Christians... it shows you how they want total control over everything. Not even a month long intern can be a non-believer?! First fast fair.... wait- are you Christian? Ohh... Nevermind about the fair stuff! Im glad you left! |
| 13th October 2008 Tim | - From: MISSION: Komodo Dragons and an Eid Muslim celebration along the way Nice story! So you had fun there huh?!;-) So did I, and for Timor, it started crazy:-) I'll email you the story! XX Tim |
| 12th October 2008 danny | tigers - From: Since when did a Vegetarian Festival become a War Zone? http://www.bored-space.com/index.php/Travel/The-Tiger-Temple.html you've gotta go there: fucking tigers! |
| 12th October 2008 start | oh ana! - From: Since when did a Vegetarian Festival become a War Zone? your adventures are amazing! I miss you dearly! Keep safe and I admire you very much! Love you! |
| 10th October 2008 neva | - From: MISSION: Komodo Dragons and an Eid Muslim celebration along the way Loved your description of Eid- that made me smile. Also, those komodos are scary as hell. How you even got close to them is beyond me. Keep up the writing! |
| 7th October 2008 Gabi | Saludos! - From: JAVA, Indonesia: "Hello Misteeeeer" "Hello, transport?" "HELLO!" Ana banana I love the first picture of the volcano, looks so professional! That's so sad about the illegal bird market. I remember watching planet in peril with you. All that comes to my mind is the tiger penis now, haha. Looks like you had an amazing time in Indonesia! Hugs and take care, Gabi |
| 26th September 2008 aaron | just so you know - From: Drinking Game for your weekend i'm a dominant force at that game |
| 26th September 2008 Christene | Perfect game for the weekend! - From: Drinking Game for your weekend Hey Ana Banana!!! Thanks for sharing the fun game-- sounds like a good one. We will have to try it out when you get back. I am sorry to hear about your camera---you have to buy a new one. We need to see picture of the rest of the trip! Just don't eat for a week and get one! Miss you! |
| 24th September 2008 Adam | WOW! - From: $5/Day and About 30 Years to Live: Sulfur Mining is One of the Most Difficult Jobs in the World Ana, that crater looks ridiculous--I can't believe you climbed down that thing! I'm so jealous of this trip your on. Keep sending these e-mails...it makes the hours fly by at my job. :-P |
| 21st September 2008 Mariana | :) - From: "Singapoh": Thankfully not in jail, beaten or on death row for a 4am swim in the Singapore River Soo cool.. it sounds like you are having a great time!! why are you singing R Kelly and did you hook up with the cute boy???? :) |
| 21st September 2008 mariana | Woohoo Nananana - From: Waging WAR on Mongolia's Government Newspaper to FINALLY get my first 2 articles published Great job Anita! So very proud of you and your publications.. the articles are very good and I am glad they did not butcher them.. haha.. way to be YOU and get what you want :) |
| 16th September 2008 brandon | WOW!! - From: Malaysia Part I (with my dad): S H A R K aslfjk;asdlfjk;aslkdjf !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ana, these pictures are absolutely INCREDIBLE! And it looks like you and your dad are having such a wonderful time!! And you and your new friends all look super hot - I'm totally not surprised that you'd find the most attractive people in Malaysia to hang out with LOL!! Miss you much! |
| 6th September 2008 Denielle | miss u! - From: THE REAL MONGOLIA: lush green hills, fermented mare's milk (alcoholic), mini-horses and throat singing So you're saying you're there for the men? :) only kidding...it looks beautiful. I love traveling the world vicariously through you |
| 4th September 2008 Mariana | awsome! - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... oh my god you look great! my little news reporter!! :) wuv <3 |
| 4th September 2008 Mariana | guapaaaa!!! - From: THE REAL MONGOLIA: lush green hills, fermented mare's milk (alcoholic), mini-horses and throat singing Oh my!! it looks beautiful there! you look thin ana... are you eating?? what? you mean you DONT like the fermented milk made in a cow stomach bag? god you are SOO picky! :p lol miss you heaps and hope to chat with you soooooon!! |
| 4th September 2008 @columbia | - From: THE REAL MONGOLIA: lush green hills, fermented mare's milk (alcoholic), mini-horses and throat singing My contracts professor is a very old man. but a funny funny old man. i enjoyed reading about your fermented mare's milk instead of listening to him. |
| 2nd September 2008 aaron | looks like you're having fun - From: THE REAL MONGOLIA: lush green hills, fermented mare's milk (alcoholic), mini-horses and throat singing i'm having a lot of fun too, i'm in con law II, talking about how the equal protection clause relates to the mentally handicapped...way more fun (*tear) miss you keep up the good work |
| 2nd September 2008 Sung | Beer - From: THE REAL MONGOLIA: lush green hills, fermented mare's milk (alcoholic), mini-horses and throat singing Is there only Hite? Or do they also have OB and Cass? And, dude, get out of Mongolia and head over to Seoul!!!! |
| 29th August 2008 Maria Schindler | - From: ULAAN BAATAR: Not my cup of SALTY milk tea Mongolians are really just crazy asian russians!, obsessed with bad american music and tea, and they even use our alphabet! The SALTY thing they invented on their own though, that sounds nasty! Just be really mean and pushy back haha, thats what they understand. |
| 28th August 2008 Sung | That club - From: ULAAN BAATAR: Not my cup of SALTY milk tea is awesome! Reminds me of a party a kid would throw in 7th grade (except guys wearing fur onstage, but whatever)... I'm sure your kickin it every night Udrica! |
| 28th August 2008 Brandon | HOT FOOD!! - From: ULAAN BAATAR: Not my cup of SALTY milk tea Ana, you're a serious trooper yo - admirable, to say the least. I'm so excited to read your blogs and find myself laughing hysterically throughout most of them. So good to know you're a sense of humor is still in tact. You know how I feel about tea, but SALTY milk tea sounds extra disgusting. I can totally see you at the dinner table blowing into your food for 20 minutes - HYSTERICAL!!! And tell the beotches on the bus that you ain't sharing shit!! MUAH! |
| 28th August 2008 brandon | you've gotta be kidding me - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station totally at a loss for words!! MISS YOU TONS!!!!! |
| 25th August 2008 ashley | - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... ana, i am soo proud of you! whatever, u look great. (yes you are still being ur usual, overly-critical self) keep me posted, i miss you (and have been living vacariously through u, like always :]) btw, u need to meet my friend emily...she's about to plop herself onto Antarctica for four months, and i'm convinced that the two of you could conquer the world together in some crazy way :) love ya! |
| 25th August 2008 Vanessa | sweet - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... i want to see your video! |
| 25th August 2008 Christene | - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... You look beautiful!! Always so hard on yourself.. looks like you are enjoying your trip! You are missed! |
| 25th August 2008 Silvia | You looked great - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... Hey Ana...you look wondeful in these photos...I don't understand what are you talking about. I think camera loves you...it is you who do not like it. Good luck! |
| 24th August 2008 aaron | you looked - From: I DID A TV REPORT ON "THE RISE OF TOURISM IN MONGOLIA"!!! But, the camera and I are NOT friends... great, don't let mongolian tv dissuade you |
| 13th August 2008 ko | Go Jesus - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station Carry forth Ana...I hear Mongoria is a delightful place to start your own religion, which may be the only way to satisfy your lust for power. just a thought |
| 12th August 2008 Adam | HAHA! - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station Ana! Is that story real? If so, I am at a loss for words. Although I will echo the sentiments already posted on here--way to stick to your beliefs/ideals...probably way better you didn't work there anyways. (YIKES). Miss you! |
| 12th August 2008 Danny | Jesus just fired you - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station you totally should have answered "who's jesus?" |
| 12th August 2008 maria | .....oh, man... - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station so, since i'm leaving for missouri in like two days, i've been having nightmares with scenes from jesus camp, since like half of the movie was filmed there. (not in columbia, but since there are so many evanghelicals in missouri it's scary enough). i never knew they made it all the way to Mongolia. so i have not seen any olympic event coverage on tv that does not have the US or china in it; as far as we're concerned these are the only two people competing. i have no idea how anyone else is doing if i don't look it up online. hope you had a different experience being there and all. have a fun trip, i look forward to reading your blogs!! |
| 12th August 2008 gabby | makes for a good story - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station that's about all i can say about that... and to quote the 700 Club "praise jesus, pat, praise jesus!" hope it only gets better from here! |
| 12th August 2008 Costin | Yeah! - From: Goodbye Fox News Affiliated Christian Station Way to stick to you (non-religious nutjob) principles!! |
| 10th August 2008 Amali | So wanna be there! - From: BEIJING - The Fun Stuff! Ana! You're making me wanna run screaming to JFK. I wanna travel too!!! Love your blogs. Keep em coming :) |
| 5th August 2008 Gabi | Wao impressed! - From: BEIJING - The Fun Stuff! Ana, wao looks like you ahd an amazing time in China. So many places visited and interesting people to meet and food to try. I'm jealous I wish I could be in this awesome journey with you! I miss you girl! Hugs!!! |
| 5th August 2008 Sung | Scary............... - From: BEIJING - The Fun Stuff! I see Asian people..... |
| 4th August 2008 Brandon | AWESOME!! - From: BEIJING - The Fun Stuff! Ana, these pictures are ridiculous! You look like you're having such a great time, despite the fact that you're traveling alone in China by yourself! Leave it to Ana, though, to meet great people no matter where you go!! MISS YOU TONS! |
| 24th July 2008 Aaron | Hi, my name is Ana - From: AROUND THE WORLD PLAN and i'm so cool b/c i'm gonna travel around the world, b/c my name is ana and i'm so cool, which i am |
| 19th June 2008 Maria Niculete | - From: AROUND THE WORLD PLAN ahh! sooo jealous!!! |
| 18th June 2008 Sam Braff | Safe Travels - From: AROUND THE WORLD PLAN Have a great time globetrotting! |
