There's No Place Like Oz

Traveling through the Alphabet

There’s a new meme making its rounds through the travel blogging community, and my Aussie pal Nicole just tagged me. Check out Nicole’s post about her ABCs of travel, and join me on an A to Z (that’s “zee” not “zed”) journey through my travels. A: Age you made your first international trip Many of […]

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Giving Thanks on Travel Days

Last week, just before Thanksgiving, I shared some of the reasons I am thankful for 2011 — it’s been a wonderful, challenging, life-changing year. Over the holiday, a friend from London crossed the pond for a visit, and my family introduced Shel to her first Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and American football and basketball games. As […]

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Heather the International Career (breaking) Panelist

Of course it’s a good idea to do your homework, but don’t let the logistics keep you from committing to what you really want to do. Be ready to act before you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. -Colleen Kinder, Delaying the Real World- Several years ago I picked up a copy of […]

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Giving Thanks for 2011

One year ago I was celebrating my sixth month in Australia and everything I was thankful for during my time in Oz. With Thanksgiving only a few days away, I wanted to write about the things I am grateful for in 2011. I kicked off 2011 by welcoming the new year in Sydney at Harbour […]

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Heather the Aussie Representative

I love Australia. Big surprise right? I also love storytelling. Ask me a simple question and you’ll probably get a detailed response with loads of facial expressions and hand gestures. I love being a resource for others on topics I’m experienced with — you’ve got questions, I’ve got answers! Need some career or job search […]

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The Kiwi on the Golden Gate Bridge made me do it

Whether they’re words, sights, sounds, or smells, I’ve experienced several distinct, powerful moments that served as inspiration to travel. Just a few minutes ago I was reminded of one of those moments. I found a note I wrote before my trip to Australia about an experience I had in early 2008, and I can’t help […]

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What’s Next: Lifestyle Choices

This is the second post in the What’s Next series, in which I share what life has in store post-Oz. This post has been a long time in the making! I’ve written several drafts, but every time I’d sit down to write, the words wouldn’t come. I’m hoping today is different. Over the last five […]

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The Geisha of Charlottesville

A few years ago I found myself at a local restaurant with three friends — two visiting from London (on their first trip to the US) and the third had recently returned to our hometown of Charlottesville after living in Japan for two years. As the three discussed the plans I had to show the […]

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What’s Next: Writing Projects

This is the first in a new “What’s Next” series. In upcoming posts, I’ll share the biggest, life-changing lesson I took away from Australia and how it’s impacted my first five months back in the USA — and of course in the months to come. There’s No Place Like Oz is not my first blog. […]

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There’s No Place Like: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

Last week I promised that the next post (i.e., THIS one) would be about lifestyle changes I have been working on post-Australia and what I hope my future holds. That’s not happening today. I’ve wanted to begin that series for weeks now, but every time I begin, I freeze. I’ve written several outlines and even […]

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