35 Messages
2 weeks, 5 days ago,
anli22587 says:
I basically did the same trip as you. Though I went from Vegas through Arizona, Utah, back to Nevada and then California. Beautiful area.
Hey Rachel! I would love to get a chance to chat with you at some point about your experience with the internship!
on 3/11/08,
emdicmiquel says:
still waiting with baited breath to see who comes out as the next intern --
but i wanted to take the time to thank you for introducing me to beirut! fierce! haha
on 3/8/08,
snowangelchi says:
Ah its such a long wait and holding ones breath to see the winner of this thing. I am just glad over spring break I can relax and chill. I can't wait to see your future travels and what you will be posting next.
on 3/7/08,
emdicmiquel says:
que hay amiga nueva... gracias por anadirme, y por el comentario. no sabia que estudiaste con spu. entonces conoces a carol harris, non? tambien estuve yo entre los '03-'04. te acuerdas de esa foto de paella en mi video, era uno de esas paellas verdaderamente valencianas (con conejo y todo) de puta madre -- fue prepardo creo por uno de los restaurantes cerca de la plaza de la virgen.
saludos y adelante con todo!
on 3/2/08,
trvladdict says:
hey Rachel! I was just wondering if you knew how many people STA asks to have an interview? Side note: I've watched all of you videos and they made me want to quit school and run away to to Thailand.
on 2/22/08,
lhumphre says:
Rachel! I'm watching your videos and my heart is literally beating with excitement just WATCHING your adventures. I think you did an amazing job documenting your journey and definitely convince others to want to travel as well- great job!
on 12/20/07,
amrugghia says:
I have a question that I think you might be the perfect gal to ask:
Was a laptop essential for your travels and do you think it will be for mine?!
I am embarking on my own travel and documentation adventure in a few weeks and am wondering if you think buying a laptop to carry with me would be better than internet cafes. This might seem like a pretty ridiculous question but, really, is dragging along the extra 5lbs. for 8 months really going to be worth the extra effort?
-Angelina
PS. You did an AMAZING job this summer
on 12/18/07,
naliniim says:
Hi, my question echoes Rachel's, there doesn't seem to be information on what you have to do to apply! Your pics are awesome by the way! Happy travels!
Hi Rachel,
I was wondering what you had to do to apply for the travel intern position.
Happy Thursday! :)
on 11/22/07,
LydiaLaGatita says:
hi! My name's Lydia and I recently moved to Pasadena from upstate NY. I'm interested in meeting people to share travel stories and maybe an adventure or two! Where have you traveled? I lived in Mexico for a year as an exchange student, studied Mayan ruins in Honduras, toured Costa Rica, learned about tropical birds in the Dominican Republic, saw Niagara Falls 3 times, visited my brother in Germany twice (he's been living there for 13 years!), and sailed from Puerto Vallarta Mexico to Papeete, Tahiti via the Marquesas =) Currently I'm thinking about heading down to New Zealand over winter break... Hope to hear from you soon - I'd love to hear about your travels!
~Lydia =)
on 10/10/07,
Erinda says:
Hi Rachel!
You pictures are awesome! Looks like a lifetime of fun!
I wanted to ask you about the World Traveler Intern deal. I checked out the details about it, and it sounds great and everything, I am very interested. But I didn't see any link " Register" or "Contact" so I was wondering if you knoew where can I get more information and get a few questions answered (basically does everybody who applies get selected, what does the intern have to pay for expenses, what does the intern get paid, anb if it's an actual internship that has to go thru your college,etc).
If you can let me know or lead to somebody that does, that would be great!
Hope you have the time of your life! Keep posting pictures! We love them!
Peace!
~E~
on 10/10/07,
BrittA0967 says:
Hi! As a freshman I wanted to know what were some things you did your first year of college to prepare yourself in order to be chosen as the 2007 intern. I have already traveled throughout Europe and Central America and I plan to do study abroad next year as well as a volunteer program in Africa this summer. Do you have more suggestions or insight??
on 9/24/07,
samnada says:
Whats up! I'm taking a trip much like yours in January. I was just in Thailand for two weeks and it inspired me to quite my job and go all over southeast asia and australia for a year. Well if you are still out there I would love to meet up and party.
on 9/14/07,
ashleybabin says:
You basically have my dream job! I can't tell you how all your blogs made me incredibly jealous for one and how they inspiried me to want to explore places I had never considered before!
You put the same thing I never leave home without. Your podcast and final blog drew me into your trip to Thailand. Thanks for sharing with us. PEACE
on 9/1/07,
dgpaul35 says:
what an amazing trip. great job rachel painting such a vivid picture of your travels.
on 8/18/07,
UK_Franny says:
My pleasure. You write really well, and your trip was so exciting to experience vicariously. I also like it when people comment on blogs--the writer knows people are reading and the reader gets more feedback after the original blog. It's a win-win. I can't believe I used the term "off the chain." I heard it on "Weeds" and wanted to try it out. ;)
I have traveled a lot, it's true. I got the travel bug when my dad took me to Italy when I was 14. I did a study abroad in England, and I lived in Taiwan and Prague--so I traveled a lot when I lived in those places. I married a Scottish guy so am often in Europe. I went on that Topdeck with work (which was wicked!) and have been able to take advantage of other great travel opportunties as a travel advisor (Mexico, for example).
I am keen to cross the equator...I've never been in the Southern hemisphere.
What's next for you? Do you have to go back to school? How will you concentrate?
on 8/18/07,
Mathurin5 says:
Always good to see great taste in music... If I come up with any good traveling songs, I'll like you know... a couple off the top of my head would be "405" by Death Cab for Cutie and Ryan Adams' "When Will You Come Back Home?"
on 8/16/07,
Kaleena says:
The stories and pictures were fabulous! Glad you hear you got home safely. Way to rock out as our intern!!
on 8/16/07,
UK_Franny says:
Oh, and no worries about the accidental double post. It makes me look popular. :)
on 8/16/07,
UK_Franny says:
Done and done. Thanks--your pictures totally rock!
on 8/15/07,
chopkin says:
We have all LOVED following your trip! You're doing such a great job with the blog. I can't wait to read more!
on 8/1/07,
jlmonsen says:
haaha the girl with the dream job sent a news letter thingy and saw u on it hope ur oz trip is going well drop me a line if u have a chance the next time u r in sydney
Ok scratch the Costa Rica comment then. Haha. You have been doing an awesome job though! I can't wait to hear more about Austraila. Enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels!
on 7/30/07,
Kaleena says:
These are pictures and blogs are amazing! You've totally given me a true sense of what each leg has been like. I hope you enjoy Costa Rica! :)
on 7/18/07,
Carolyn says:
Rachel,
Awesome blogs and photos/videos! I'm so jealous!! :)
Enjoy the rest of your trips!!
on 7/5/07,
julesbentley says:
i want your job. please tell me how you did this. Have an incredible time. Keep laughing at the little things that only traveling can give you.
Hey remember me? Good luck with the internship, and dont forget I want to see pics from ROME!!! lol, have a good time.
on 5/14/07,
TravelNikki says:
Oh I will keep posted. What happened to the page on the sta site???
on 5/14/07,
Carolyn says:
I will definitely be keeping up with your profile to see of the awes places you'll be headed to!! Have a fab time!!!
on 5/10/07,
Kaleena says:
These are some great trips! I can't wait to hear more about your upcoming adventures!
on 5/9/07,
TravelNikki says:
Ah! I'm still SO jealous! But I am planning my own world venture. So we'll see. Gosh, you have less then a month!? How excited are you?!
on 5/7/07,
agentjdogg says:
I'm completely jealous of what you'll get to experience this summer. Can't wait to read your blog and find out what you've been up to!
Thanks!! You have some awesome photo's too!! :) Just think how many more you'll have after that fab internship too!!
