Tag Archives: international

Going Back In Time

Posted on July 31, 2026 by TheJessicaness

We’re up at 345am, instead of 4am, since we already had our bags packed; oh well. Our checked bags get marked “heavy” again, which explains why there’s a quarter of empty space in my carry-on. The stewardess says she needs … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day

Posted on July 18, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I had practiced for this trip with a flight to Japan (roughly over 5,000 miles) being the longest distance covered between stops, as I’ve been to Guam (the farthest place from home at the time). I paid for the liveaboard … Continue reading →

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A Very Gouda Day

Posted on April 30, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I have the same breakfast as yesterday, put my Kindle in my bag, and we (just Caleb and I) are out the door. Caleb runs back to the house and has to be let in to get his headphones for … Continue reading →

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Utrecht on Dinsdag

Posted on April 29, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I wake up congested and add milk to my coffee so I can drink it faster while I eat a banana and some yogurt with blueberries. Caleb has our transportation route ready. We grab our bags, say our see-you-laters, and … Continue reading →

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Zuiderzee Museum

Posted on April 28, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m up early this morning, so I read a bit of Walking Home before joining everyone for a varied breakfast downstairs. I get to try semolina porridge (griesmeel pap), which is a high-protein alternative to oat yogurt, which has more … Continue reading →

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