http://blog.homelesshapas.com roaming around Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:50:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en To kick-off the start of our HomelessHapas Mini-Guides, I thought it would be nice to start off with a run-down of my favorite beaches and restaurants at a popular vacation destination, and one of my personal favorite places to visit: Oahu.  More Mini-Guides are on there way; please ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=644 In the midst of my job search, I came across this contest to select a winner of a one-month, full scholarship volunteering trip to Thailand.  The first part is somewhat of a social popularity contest to be able to be considered as a finalist, so I need will need all ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=643 Check out our ABOUT section for post-trip FAQ's, a breakdown of our itinerary, and finally a budget section. Just click the "About" tab above and enjoy! http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=642 5765 For awhile now, I've been wanting to recognize the sources that have inspired me and influenced our blog. My family Whether by nature or nurture, I credit my family for my love of travel. If there's a travel gene, I surely received it from a grandparent on either side, ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=633 5996 mid-march along the five, grapevine Well, we are still settling. While there have been many interviews, neither of us has yet to land a job, and I find myself doing something I never thought I would: living with my in-laws. The plan was always to stay here when ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=632 If you haven't already noticed, Matt's been doing some work on our site.  He has reorganized some of our albums, and you can now browse our pictures sorted by country in addition to checking out some new photos in the Flowers and Us In albums. We've got some more additions in ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=628 Going to Hawaii feels like going home, only it still feels like vacation. Hawaii is comfortable, familiar and welcoming. As a home for people from many different cultures and as the main destination for tourists, Oahu always has a lot going on from live music, weekly fireworks shows, ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=627 4053 Solid red lines indicate land/sea travel. Opaque red lines indicate air travel. The other day, our friend Sheila asked if the world seems bigger or smaller. Without a doubt, the world seem bigger. The more I travel and see, the more I realize how large the world is and ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=625 4050 I'm unsure whether the past two weeks have been the end of our big trip or the beginning of our time home. Whatever its been, today is, unfortunately, the end. Although sad that this meaningful and exciting chapter of our lives in ending, I can't be anything other ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=624 4047 As is usually the case when we're having a good time, we haven't written much. Nor have I taken many photos. But we've been having a good time, hanging out with family and friends all over the island, eating tons of good food, and visiting some of our ... http://blog.homelesshapas.com/?p=623