The travel bug can be an all-consuming vacuum, pulling you away from where you are and into the appeal of another place. Travel can also be expensive between transportation, lodging, food, and other unexpected expenses. While foreign locations offer new experiences, there’s no reason to not explore places nearby.
Having lived in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and now going into my senior year of college in Maine, I’ve had ample time to explore these areas. Time spent in Bologna, Italy studying abroad last fall was an incredible opportunity to familiarize myself with one particular city while getting to a number of other cities and countries.I hope to, through my adventures in these places, share useful information for visitors or residents looking for something to do. In addition to my own writing, I’ve also featured some guest bloggers from other cities (from Berlin to London to Midcoast Maine) who can give their first-hand scoop on their town.
I’d be glad to write guest posts on other blogs or help out with any other travel questions you may have. Feel free to contact me at misadventureswithmichael@gmail.com. Also, to keep up with places I’m visiting and what I’m reading check in with my Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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Hey! so I was thinking it might be cool if we both helped promote each others pages. I added the “text” widget to my site and included your site name and url. Im thinking if we both do this people can be lead to both our sites by simply visiting one. Let me know what you think!
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Hi Alex, I actually have something like this set up on my site in the On the Web section if you’d like to check it out!
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Hey! Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award 🙂 You can check it out here 🙂 http://travelinginyourtwenties.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/nominated-for-the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much, Alex. I’m honored to receive this, and I can’t wait to follow up and nominate some other bloggers!
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Pleased to have happened on your blog Michael. Lots for me to read here. Regards from Thom at the immortal jukebox (drop a nickel!).
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Hi Michael,
I’ve really enjoyed keeping up with your blog and I’ve nominated you for the ‘5 places I’d love to visit again’ post, inspired by ‘Booked.net’. http://ellisgoesonholiday.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/5-places-id-love-to-revisit/
I hope you have fun writing it and happy blogging 😀
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Hi Ellis,
Thanks for the nomination. It looks like a great challenge, and I will be participating soon.
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Hi Michael, another nomination 😛 I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! https://ellisgoesonholiday.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/one-lovely-blog-awards/
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Hi Ellis, thank you so much for both of them! I’m going to have some blogging do this weekend now!
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Michael, I see you’ve not visited Alabama yet. Come on down – you’ll experience one of the friendliest places around. And some of the best vittles you’ve ever eaten!! By the way, your blog is beautiful!
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Thanks for stopping by, Marie! I’m hoping to do a southern road trip one day and would have to get down there. Are there any places that you like in particular and think someone should see on their first visit there?
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Yes, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a must. And if you like to hike visit Bankhead National Forest. It’s beautiful, lots of waterfalls and caves and rock formations. Big Bob Gibson’s in Decatur is one of the best places to eat barbecue. They’ve won numerous awards and are regularly featured on the TV show Pitmasters. In Florence, AL is Helen Keller’s birthplace, Ivy Green. And that’s just a few of the places you should see. Happy travels!
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