Tag Archives: Friends

North Island Road Trip – Part 1

Posted on June 5, 2017 by juliamenn

Living and working on Waiheke for the summer was great, but by the time March rolled around I was itching to get out and explore this beautiful country. I bid adieu and hit the road, with a tag-along companion in … Continue reading →

Posted in new zealand, Uncategorized | Tagged blue pools, cathedral cove, coromandel peninsula, Friends, hot water beach, mini golf, night market, redwood forest, Roadtrip, rotorua, spring, swans, zorb, zorbing | 1 Comment

Dingle

Posted on February 10, 2016 by juliamenn

After spending 4 days at Garrett’s wonderful apartment in Cork, my journey continued with a road trip to Dingle. It was my first experience where the cars are on opposite sides of the road, but thankfully Garrett was at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Adventure, besties, Dingle, Friends, Ireland, pub, Roadtrip, Sheep | 1 Comment

Friendship, Friendship, Just the Perfect Blendship

Posted on September 25, 2015 by juliamenn

It wasn’t until recently that I began to realize the beauty and importance of good friends in my life. When I was away, I loved being alone – indeed, it was much needed. But my eyes were also opened to … Continue reading →

Posted in SEA | Tagged Adventure, Friends, friendship, life lessons, lone wolf, love, SEA | 2 Comments

Elephant Love

Posted on May 14, 2015 by juliamenn

Elephants are a matriarchal society, and babies suckle for up to 7 years. Eles love to be together, and the longer they are a family group, the closer they get (a bit unlike human families it seems to me). Female elephants … Continue reading →

Posted in ENP, SEA, Thailand | Tagged Adventure, Dok Mai, drama, elephant nature park, Elephants, Eles, family, family groups, Friends, herd, Jokia, Lek, logging, love, Mae Perm, nannies, old ladies, play, Thailand, Yin Dee | 1 Comment

Courage (Steal It If You Have To, but Try It)

Posted on May 2, 2015 by juliamenn

Sometimes I look around and wonder how I got here. Where did I steal the gumption to up and quit my job and fly to a developing country? And for four months?! I was contemplating this as I looked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Thailand | Tagged Adventure, Blessing, Cafe, chai, Chiang Mai, Courage, Friends, Monks, reading, story time, Strangers, Thailand | 6 Comments

Stranger in a Strange Land (Where I Met Someone I Knew…)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by juliamenn

I took a minibus to Pai (a small town secluded in the mountains, about 3hrs north of CM) yesterday afternoon and am staying at the Pai Circus Hostel. It’s not as awesome as pictures led me to believe, and last … Continue reading →