Day 14: Paris, France

When I got here I worried that I would disturb everyone I'm rooming with by getting up early. Instead, two or three other ladies were up when it was still dark and banging around without regard...

travel, foodBrianne McGuireApril 11, 2018patisserie, pastries, paris, france, overeating, fromage, cheese, charcuterie, lunch, belleville, hostel, traveling alone, foodComment

Day 4: More of Amman, Jordan

I finally meet my travel partners. I get up at 3:37am and Nassir messages me on WhatsApp at 4:12am...

middle east, travelBrianne McGuireApril 1, 2018amman, airbnb, jordan, middle east, strangers, tourist, traveling alone, whatsapp Comments

Day 3: Amman, Jordan

So far my Jordan sleep schedule seems to be: pass out for a "nap" mid-afternoon. Decline getting up after a reasonable nap time and instead push sleepytime as far as you can...

middle east, travelBrianne McGuireMarch 30, 2018middle east, traveling alone, amm, jor, foreign grocery stores, sleep Comments

Day 1: Madaba, Jordan

I arrive in Amman Jordan after a 10.5 hour overnight flight - my checked bag is one of the last to appear in the carousel, probably because I was one of the first to check in. I am a paranoid air traveler...

travel, middle eastBrianne McGuireMarch 29, 2018amman, jordan, madaba, SIM card, airport, overnight flight, traveling alone, shaved head, middle east Comments