Category Archive: My travel

NOXP on Hiatus – See You in February!

Osaka, Japan - One of the places I will be in January! (photo by Wallabee)

Happy New Year Everyone! I’m sure you’ve noticed that things have been quiet here on NOXP lately, and I’m here to let you know that they’ll stay quiet for a little while longer.  January 2012 is a pretty big month for me – I’m getting married and will be enjoying a fantastic honeymoon in Japan! …

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My ABC’s of Travel

Ashley Jumping at Chichen Itza

I’m a sucker for these chain blog posts, so I have to thank the lovely Jenna from This Is My Happiness for tagging me! Age you went on your first international trip I had just turned 20 when I took my first big international trip to Paris – it was amazing, exciting, inspiring, and slightly …

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Pumpkins, Hay Bales And a Haunted Barn

Pumpkins

You know it’s a good Sunday when the decision you have to make is between a hay bale maze and a haunted barn.  Though it was kind of a no brainer for me – the hay bale maze, of course!  Where was I that I had to make such a tough decision?  This past weekend …

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How Art History Affects My Travels

Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin on Naoshima Island

As I’ve been planning my upcoming trip to Japan in January, I’ve become very aware of something – art history is in complete control of my travel plans, and I’m just along for the ride.  I guess this is the same idea as a sports fan plans trips around sporting events or music fanatics who …

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Confessions of a San Francisco Travel Blogger

Muni bus

I don’t take MUNI Seriously.  I can’t stand it and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve ridden a MUNI bus in the last 10 years.  I’d rather lay on the floor of a BART train than ride MUNI – okay, that’s gross and probably a little extreme, but you get …

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7 Link of NOXP

Jerry

Just when you thought that you’ve read all the 7 links posts you could handle – the ever-growing list on Tripbase of travel bloggers who have already taken part is proof of that! – I am going to make you read one more.  Yep, you have to read mine. No exceptions.  So let’s get started! …

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Leaving My Dog at Home – How I Deal

Coping techniques for traveling without your pet.