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Rooftops

May 10, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s photo challenge happens to be a favorite of mine: Pattern. I adore the patterns of the brilliant rusty orange-colored tiled rooftop found in homes throughout the world. Two places in particular have my favorite styles: Southern France and Antigua, Guatemala. Here is a sample of some of the dynamic patterned rooftops I’ve captured throughout my travels. Antigua, Guatemala About these ads

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Categories: Antigua, Architecture, BLOGGING, CULTURE, France, Guatemala, Marseille, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Antigua, France, Guatemala, patterns, postaday, Provence, rooftops, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

Inspiration

May 9, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“It is impossible to live without failing at something – unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default”. – J.K. Rowling This week has been a bit hairy so I thought I’d post some of my favorite photos of mountains I’ve hiked as they always calm my soul. Photos above from France, Nepal and Guatemala. This fall, I will be adding Bolivia to my list […]

Categories: ACTIVE TRAVEL, France, Guatemala, Nepal, Tour de Vanoise, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Trekking/Hiking, Xela • Tags: France, Guatemala, Hiking, Inspiration, Nature, Nepal, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

A Spectrum of Color

April 5, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Perhaps one of the most stunning things about traveling is the vivid hues of colors you find, oftentimes in the most unexpected places. From the aquamarine blues of the inside of a glacier in Iceland to the rainbow colors of the Buddhist prayer flags in Nepal, there is always a surprise of color awaiting the curious eye. In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge “Colors”, I carefully selected some of my most favorite finds from my travels. Hope you enjoy […]

Categories: PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: color, Guatemala, Morocco, Nepal, Photography, postaday, thirdeyemom, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

Desperately awaiting Spring

March 19, 2013 by thirdeyemom

I should understand by now that the long-awaited arrival of Spring in Minnesota is a temperamental thing. Last year at this time, it was unseasonably warm and we were basking in the sun wearing shorts and t-shirts. This year, we are buried under snow and below zero wind chills. Minnesotans are getting frustrated and stir crazy. After five long months of winter, we just want to be outside listening to the birds sing and watching in awe as color and […]

Categories: BLOGGING, Inspiration, PHOTOGRAPHY, Reflection • Tags: Guatemala, Inspiration, Nepal, Photography, Spring, thirdeyemom, winter

Guatemalan Green

March 16, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s travel theme from Ailsa of Where’s my Backpack happens to be the color green in honor of Spring and St. Patrick’s Day. I know I’m rather obsessed with Guatemala and have used my photos for many posts now, two of which have been Freshly Pressed (The Color of Guatemala and The Green of Guatemala). However, since Spring is so far off from a reality here in Minnesota I had to dig back through my archives and pull up […]

Categories: Antigua, BLOGGING, Guatemala, Inspiration, Other Photo Challenges, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Xela • Tags: Antigua, CULTURE, green, Guatemala, Inspiration, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel, Xela

Being Half the Sky

March 7, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Women hold up half the sky” – Chinese proverb Exactly a year ago today I was in Xela, Guatemala on a week long volunteer and spanish immersion trip when I heard the noise off in the distance. It sounded like a parade. I asked my teacher Lilian if she knew what on earth was going on and she replied with a smile, “It’s International Women’s Day!” and asked if I’d like to go see the festivities. I had never heard […]

Categories: ADVOCACY, Antigua, Children, Girls, Global Team of 200, Guatemala, HUMAN RIGHTS, International Women's Day, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Women's Rights, Xela • Tags: Advocacy, Antigua, CULTURE, Guatemala, HUMAN RIGHTS, international women's day 2013, life. social good, thirdeyemom, Travel, Women, Women's Rights, Xela

From Pampas to Plains

February 27, 2013 by thirdeyemom

I haven’t felt up to writing much today as I’m still battling a persistent, stubborn sinus infection that is making me tired, somewhat grumpy and not 100%. Yet in times of illness, I always remind myself that things could always be worse. Much worse. So it is important to be positive and put my plugged ears and stuffed up head into perspective! That said, I wanted to do a quick post of inspiration. On Sunday, Jakesprinter’s Travel Theme was Plains. I […]

Categories: BLOGGING, Inspiration, Other Photo Challenges, Reflection • Tags: Argentina, CULTURE, Guatemala, Iceland, Nepal, pampas, Photography, plains, thirdeyemom, Travel

Becoming a global volunteer

February 20, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa Four years ago, I was finally at the point in my life in which I was able to set a new goal for myself. I made the decision that I would spend one week a year abroad as a global volunteer, giving back to a host community. After years of traveling around the world, I realized how incredibly fortunate I am to be able to see […]

Categories: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFITS, INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER WORK, La Ceiba, Morocco, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Xela • Tags: a broader view, Costa Rica, Cross-Cultural Solutions, CULTURE, global volunteer, Guatemala, Honduras, Morocco, thirdeyemom, Travel, Volunteering

International Volunteer Day: December 5

December 5, 2012 by thirdeyemom

“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer Today is International Volunteer Day. However, in my book every day should be a day to volunteer. I am a strong advocate for giving back and believe strongly that everyone who is able should help others in need. Volunteering does not have to be complicated. In fact, there are little things you can do right in your own backyard to help […]

Categories: ADVOCACY, SOCIAL GOOD • Tags: Advocacy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, international volunteer abroad, International Volunteer Day, Morocco, Social Good, thirdeyemom, Volunteering, Volunteerism

The Magic of Hidden Places

November 21, 2012 by thirdeyemom

Often when I travel, I am drawn to the unexpected surprises of places hidden beneath the non-attentive eye. From the mysterious hutongs of Beijing to the labyrinthine of a souq in Morocco, there is always a surprising hidden place to explore. Perhaps these hidden places open a window into the unknown about the foreign culture you are visiting. Yet they always seem to leave me questioning, thinking and guessing about what it is really like behind these hidden windows of […]

Categories: PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: China, CULTURE, Guatemala, Nepal, Photography, south america, thirdeyemom, Travel

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