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Gwen Bellinger

Asia, Malaysia

30 Things to Do Before 30 [Updated]: How Did I Do?

30 Things to Do Before 30 [Updated]: How Did I Do?

One year ago, I sat down and challenged myself to complete a list of 30 Things to Do Before 30. Continue Reading

China

Christmas Cheer in China

Christmas Cheer in China

Merry Christmas! My Christmas did not turn out like I had assumed (or hoped). Despite my parents buying tickets and Continue Reading

Asia, China

The Wall

The Wall

Last weekend, I finally checked off the most iconic of the Chinese tourist attractions and the 6th of the 7 Continue Reading

Asia, China, Vietnam

Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride

Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride

When I was in Vietnam this summer, I had an extremely difficult decision. My relationship was falling apart, I was Continue Reading

Peru, Peru, South America

Ascent to Machu Picchu

Ascent to Machu Picchu

In my first year teaching English in Prague in 2012, I taught a lot of lessons about travel (surprise!). I Continue Reading

Argentina, Colombia

Reclaiming Travel

Reclaiming Travel

I recently canceled my flight from Medellin to Miami. It was supposed to be for today, April 30th. I’m not Continue Reading

Argentina, Colombia, Lebanon, Middle East, South America

Language, Travel, and Changing Perspectives

Language, Travel, and Changing Perspectives

I don’t go to the movies very often. I don’t even watch them often in my house. Usually, I just Continue Reading

Colombia

Colombian Pueblos and An Argument for Unplanned Travel

Colombian Pueblos and An Argument for Unplanned Travel

“Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” – Kurt Vonnegut A few years ago, I met a girl who Continue Reading

Middle East, Palestine

Getting Tear Gassed in Palestine

Getting Tear Gassed in Palestine

I arrived in Palestine during the 2014 conflict; only a few days after the James Foley video circulated, and the Continue Reading

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