Comments on: My First Post From The US http://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-first-post-from-the-us The Life of a Permanent Nomad Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:05:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-57101 Earl Tue, 24 May 2011 06:00:15 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-57101 Hey Diary - That is a tough, tough question. To be honest, I have no idea at all what is required for an Iraqi to visit the US. The only people who can provide that information are those working at the US embassy. But as for costs, it is expensive to travel in the US. In most places, you would have to spend a minimum of $50 - $75 US dollars per day for accommodation, food, transportation and activities! Hey Diary – That is a tough, tough question. To be honest, I have no idea at all what is required for an Iraqi to visit the US. The only people who can provide that information are those working at the US embassy. But as for costs, it is expensive to travel in the US. In most places, you would have to spend a minimum of $50 – $75 US dollars per day for accommodation, food, transportation and activities!

]]> By: Diaryhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-56976 Diary Mon, 23 May 2011 17:43:50 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-56976 Hey Earl how are you? I heard travelling to the US is so great, but I have no idea if its possible for an Iraqi like me to visit there? have you any idea what I have to do? and if you could tell me an estimate of how much it costs. Thanks. Hey Earl how are you? I heard travelling to the US is so great, but I have no idea if its possible for an Iraqi like me to visit there? have you any idea what I have to do? and if you could tell me an estimate of how much it costs. Thanks.

]]> By: The Strange Habits Of A Traveler | Wandering Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-45290 The Strange Habits Of A Traveler | Wandering Earl Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:50:08 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-45290 [...] does help me view these familiar surroundings in a new light, just as Tom pointed out in the comments of my last post, in the end, something just feels different.However, this morning, while putting on [...] [...] does help me view these familiar surroundings in a new light, just as Tom pointed out in the comments of my last post, in the end, something just feels different.However, this morning, while putting on [...]

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2628 Earl Wed, 26 May 2010 19:11:01 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2628 Hey Laura - Doesn't it just seem wrong that our trips home are more hectic than our travels! My to-do lists are still growing every day with no end in sight. I'll definitely be interested in seeing how you adjust once your trip reaches its end. But don't think about that now. Keep on enjoying your adventures! Hey Laura – Doesn’t it just seem wrong that our trips home are more hectic than our travels! My to-do lists are still growing every day with no end in sight. I’ll definitely be interested in seeing how you adjust once your trip reaches its end. But don’t think about that now. Keep on enjoying your adventures!

]]> By: Laurahttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2625 Laura Wed, 26 May 2010 16:49:23 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2625 Glad you finally got to take it easy. As much as I'm not ready to return back home to the US, I can already foresee hectic days and a lengthy to do list! .-= Laura´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.awanderingsole.com/archives/when-in-rome-visit-the-colosseum" rel="nofollow">When In Rome… Visit the Colosseum</a> =-. Glad you finally got to take it easy. As much as I’m not ready to return back home to the US, I can already foresee hectic days and a lengthy to do list!
.-= Laura´s last blog ..When In Rome… Visit the Colosseum =-.

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2405 Earl Sat, 22 May 2010 02:01:47 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2405 Hey Jennifer - I held off reading it for about five years but finally decided to dive right in a couple of months ago. It's an incredible read and there is just so much of value for the reader to digest. Once I finally finish the book, I'm sure I'll have to spend some time thinking about the story in order to uncover even more of its meaning. Hey Jennifer – I held off reading it for about five years but finally decided to dive right in a couple of months ago. It’s an incredible read and there is just so much of value for the reader to digest. Once I finally finish the book, I’m sure I’ll have to spend some time thinking about the story in order to uncover even more of its meaning.

]]> By: Jennifer Barryhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2390 Jennifer Barry Fri, 21 May 2010 14:53:34 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2390 That's cool that you're reading Atlas Shrugged! That was one of my main influences to get me to "kill my babies" as you put it. .-= Jennifer Barry´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LiveRichly/~3/_otKSI1HLuU/" rel="nofollow">Panama: Gateway to the World, Part 3</a> =-. That’s cool that you’re reading Atlas Shrugged! That was one of my main influences to get me to “kill my babies” as you put it.
.-= Jennifer Barry´s last blog ..Panama: Gateway to the World, Part 3 =-.

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2385 Earl Fri, 21 May 2010 13:08:57 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2385 Hey Scott! I'm thrilled to hear that you're interested in doing some global wandering yourself! Sounds like you have the determination to make it happen and I'd say that such determination is probably the most important factor. As for traveling around North America, I agree completely that there are an endless amount of amazing places to visit and experience. And I'm glad to see Boston on your list as that's my hometown! At the moment, I just happen to be drawn to cultures that are different from the one I grew up in as I really enjoy the learning experience that is involved whenever I put myself out of my comfort zone. This is the main reason why I've been addicted to exploring areas outside of North America for so long...but I'm sure I'll visit most of the places on your list above at some point. And thanks for the kind words. Although, your trip to South America is inspiring as well to the many people who don't think it's possible to do some traveling at such an early stage in life! So keep it up and if you ever have any travel-related questions, please feel free to send me an email. I'm always more than happy to communicate with and hopefully assist other travelers in any way I can. Have a great weekend Scott! Hey Scott! I’m thrilled to hear that you’re interested in doing some global wandering yourself! Sounds like you have the determination to make it happen and I’d say that such determination is probably the most important factor. As for traveling around North America, I agree completely that there are an endless amount of amazing places to visit and experience. And I’m glad to see Boston on your list as that’s my hometown! At the moment, I just happen to be drawn to cultures that are different from the one I grew up in as I really enjoy the learning experience that is involved whenever I put myself out of my comfort zone. This is the main reason why I’ve been addicted to exploring areas outside of North America for so long…but I’m sure I’ll visit most of the places on your list above at some point.

And thanks for the kind words. Although, your trip to South America is inspiring as well to the many people who don’t think it’s possible to do some traveling at such an early stage in life! So keep it up and if you ever have any travel-related questions, please feel free to send me an email. I’m always more than happy to communicate with and hopefully assist other travelers in any way I can.

Have a great weekend Scott!

]]> By: Scott Shigeokahttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2381 Scott Shigeoka Fri, 21 May 2010 08:42:20 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2381 I'm an aspiring Wandering Earl! I'm finishing up my last year of college, but not before I travel abroad to South America this year! It got me thinking though, there's a lot of North America that I haven't seen...have you considered traveling around North America? (Great Lakes, New Hampshire, mountains of the Northwest, Alaska, Nova Scotia, the Yukon, Arches National Park, Jackson Hole, Boston, Crater Lake, Waimea Valley, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore -- well, these are all the places in North America that I want to go to!) Thanks for being a great inspiration..I really want to take the path you did! Your life story is so inspirational, especially for someone who is just about to get out of college and has the same aspirations/ambitions/passions as you! Thanks for writing all these entries! .-= Scott Shigeoka´s last blog ..<a href="http://scottshigeoka.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/service-placement-house-building-in-guayaquil/" rel="nofollow">Service Placement – Building Houses in Guayaquil</a> =-. I’m an aspiring Wandering Earl! I’m finishing up my last year of college, but not before I travel abroad to South America this year! It got me thinking though, there’s a lot of North America that I haven’t seen…have you considered traveling around North America? (Great Lakes, New Hampshire, mountains of the Northwest, Alaska, Nova Scotia, the Yukon, Arches National Park, Jackson Hole, Boston, Crater Lake, Waimea Valley, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore — well, these are all the places in North America that I want to go to!)

Thanks for being a great inspiration..I really want to take the path you did! Your life story is so inspirational, especially for someone who is just about to get out of college and has the same aspirations/ambitions/passions as you! Thanks for writing all these entries!
.-= Scott Shigeoka´s last blog ..Service Placement – Building Houses in Guayaquil =-.

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-first-post-from-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 Earl Fri, 21 May 2010 05:58:29 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2538#comment-2379 Hey Brian - I will of course let you know as soon as I have it all figured out. It will be nice to be back up there and be able to catch up with you in person. By the way, I'm still plugging away at Atlas Shrugged...almost finished! And my mom says hello as well! Hey Brian – I will of course let you know as soon as I have it all figured out. It will be nice to be back up there and be able to catch up with you in person. By the way, I’m still plugging away at Atlas Shrugged…almost finished!

And my mom says hello as well!

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