Jill Meinecke

Tag: The United States

  • Finding the perfect vessel

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    It’s official: I have itchy feet. The only thing that makes my feet even itchier is being in a relationship with a guy who loves to travel too. At the drop of a hat, we can see ourselves anywhere at anytime. We both are aware of our freedom and the excitement associated with the open…

  • A Day at Wivenhoe Dam, Australia

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    We packed up a barbie, some chairs, an inflatable kayak and we were off, driving on the left side of the road on the other side of the world. I had just arrived in Australia, my first out of country experience, and I was wide-eyed and bushy-tailed for who I’d meet, where I’d go and…

  • It’s official: 2012 is my RTW trip year

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    After much internal debating (Mainly of where to go, not whether or not I was going to go), I’ve officially embarked on my Round the World (RTW) trip. I’ve read Bootsnall’s articles about  RTW trips, have followed many travel bloggers RTW trips and never thought this was possible for someone like me. I watched television…

  • Miffed by the University Myth

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    It’s official: I have to start the dialogue about the whole college thing. I’ve been feeling a certain way about it for sometime, and I’m ready to formulate some thoughts on it. This post is inspired by fellow Matadorian Candice Walsh’s piece called 9 reasons not to go to college. It was a brilliant piece outlining…