Category Archives: Travel

Hiking and Ice Cream

Posted on April 30, 2013 by TheJessicaness

It is my last day with Sabrina, Marita, and Nici the three couchsurfers that I welcomed into my home two days ago. Last night we decided to spend the morning hiking before they were due to catch the greyhound downtown. I … Continue reading →

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Tijuana and Spaetzle

Posted on April 29, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Day Two of couch-hosting and we have decided to not only leave the couch behind, but to travel to another country for the day. With a few hours notice I contacted some of my bilingual friends that may be able … Continue reading →

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My First Couch-Hosting Experience

Posted on April 28, 2013 by TheJessicaness

I got a message from Couchsurfing.org with another request for my couch. I’ve had a few over the years since joining in 2009, but for one reason or another my guests never made it. All that would change with a … Continue reading →

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Petrified Forest: Take 2

Posted on March 1, 2013 by TheJessicaness

My last visit on June 22, 2004 was a pre-Navy, post-high school trip with my dad. He wanted to show me what freedom looked like before I locked myself into the Navy for 20 years – that’s what I had planned. I … Continue reading →

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Posted on February 28, 2013 by TheJessicaness

The main point of this trip was for my dad to bring me to this place – a magical gathering of spirit, food, music, and communion among a thousand ‘locals’ and travelers from 1,100 years ago. And that magic can … Continue reading →

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