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Driving like it’s 1998
I haven’t been in a manual transmission car in years. What could possibly make me go back to driving like it’s 1998? Only travel.
Travel Musings
Organizing trip souvenirs: think inside the box
In dealing with stacks of travel keepsakes, an impulse purchase came to my rescue.
City Highlights
A weekend getaway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for couples and solo travelers
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – a resort city on the Atlantic coast – is a popular destination for families and golf enthusiasts. But it also has a lot that other travelers could enjoy.
Highlights of Ensenada, Baja California
Things to do in the coastal town in Mexico, located about 70 miles south of San Diego and the US border.
Stories from the Road
My favorite travel souvenirs
I like to travel light and keep my home clutter-free, but there are some keepsakes I can always find room for.
Travel experience: Visiting a college campus
An unexpected invitation from a friend to visit his college campus brings back memories of student life.
Hangouts
Palmer House lobby Chicago: A classic (and classy) hangout
The historic Palmer House lobby downtown Chicago is my go-to place for afternoon tea and cocktails served in an elegant setting.
San Francisco Ferry Building and Marketplace: Gourmet central
An example of “touristy done right,” the San Francisco Ferry Building and Marketplace introduces visitors to local businesses.
Good Reads
Book pick: Sihpromatum – I Grew my Boobs in China
Sihpromatum is a young woman’s memoir of backpacking with her family through China and Mongolia. Initially an unwanted disruption of her comfortable life, the journey transforms the author into an explorer with a new perspective on the world.
Book pick: ‘Paris: Wish you were here!’
A 272-page “postcard” from Paris, illustrated from beginning to end and featuring information about the city’s neighborhoods, famous residents and visitors, food, and culture
Interviews
Interview with writer Savannah Grace
Vancouver-native, Holland-based writer Savannah Grace discusses her travel memoir “Sihpromatum – I grew my Boobs in China.”
Interview with Sanne & Bart van Poll, founders of Spotted by Locals
Amsterdam-based travelers Sanne and Bart van Poll talk to Jetting Around about their ‘travel like a local’ philosophy and how the modern age has changed the way travelers do research.
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Welcome! I'm Pola, a Chicago-based traveler originally from Krakow, Poland. Traveling and 'jetting around' have been a part of my life since I was three years old.
When I'm not busy in my day job, I venture out to explore cities and their culture. Favorites: city lights, views from above, flying, coffee shops, books.
