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My Journeys
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Erawan National Park - 7 July 2023 Part 5
I love waterfalls. I have done several trips where I just drive around chasing them. So, when I heard about Erawan I knew I would have to...
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![Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 4](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_5e5f07275ba64b2493b6ba06241f62f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_279,h_209,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_5e5f07275ba64b2493b6ba06241f62f2~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 4
We arrived at our next stop, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This was the third place I was the most interested in seeing. The second...
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![Coconuts & Tigers - 7 July 2023 Part 3](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_3206392e8f684ca2817f9dae7eddb6a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_278,h_209,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_3206392e8f684ca2817f9dae7eddb6a3~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Coconuts & Tigers - 7 July 2023 Part 3
Our next stop was at a coconut plantation. I wasn't expecting much but it was interesting. We learned about how coconuts were grown, and...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Market Train, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 2
Off to our next stop, which was just a few minutes' drive. We are taking the Market Train from Ban Ka Long train stop to the Maeklong...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Kalong Salt Fields, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 1
Today was a very long, about 14 hours, and busy. We traveled all over the western side of Thailand. We were picked up from the hotel by...
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![Bangkok - 6 July 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_6fdb939ef7384f0ca33d208bb4146f7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_278,h_209,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_6fdb939ef7384f0ca33d208bb4146f7b~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 17, 20244 min read
Bangkok - 6 July 2023
The excitement set in today. I think I was too tired yesterday. We started with breakfast at the hotel, which had a really nice buffet....
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
Made it to South Korea - 5 Jul 2023
We landed safely in Incheon (ICN), South Korea. We were a little tired but doing alright. We had to separate at this point. I was on a...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
23.5 Hour Flights - 4 Jul 2023
Jamie and I arrived at Chicago ORD for our flight to Seoul, South Korea. 6635 miles or 15 hours. We are excited and ready. This will be...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
On My Way - 3 Jul 2023
I have been so excited for this trip! I am going to Thailand! Yes, as in Asia. Whooo hooooo! My fight leaves from Chicago (ORD) so Josh...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Niagara Falls, Canada Good to Know
General - Niagara Falls is in Canada and New York state, with the Niagara River acting as the border. The Rainbow Bridge allows you to...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Niagara Falls, Canada 16 Sep 2023
Josh and I drove in last night. We are actually headed to Buffalo for the Raiders game, but I wanted to spend the day in Niagara Falls....
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Dominican Republic Good to Know
General - Dominical Republic is a Caribbean Island that splits the island with Haiti. It's about 240 miles wide and 170 miles long....
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Bye Punta Cana 2 Sep 2023
Today we left. We checked out of the villa. Said a sad goodbye to Callie. We almost brought her with us. She didn't understand why she...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Last Full Day 1 Sep 2023
Today is the last full day in Punta Cana. I worked and then we wanted more of that delicious pizza. We walked to Dolce Italia, but their...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Parasailing 31 Aug 2023
I worked again today. Callie was waiting this morning when we opened the door. This time she brought a friend. After work, I went...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Downtown Punta Cana 30 Aug 2023
I worked again today. After, we ordered an Uber to take us to the Hard Rock Cafe. The driver showed up, correct car and color. Halfway to...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Chill Day 29 Aug 2023
I worked again today. Callie came to keep me company (although more likely for food). At lunch time we took a walk on the beach. Josh...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20241 min read
New Work Friend 28 Aug 2023
I had to work today, so not much was planned. I took a walk around the property at lunch. The area is so pretty. A friend showed up at...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Monkeys & Mamajuana 27 Aug 2023
Today was terrific! We booked the Monkeyland Safari and Coffee Plantation Tour through Viator. What an amazing experience! We walked to...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Arrival in Dominican Republic 26 Aug 2023
Josh and I flew from DTW (Detroit) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic via BWI (Baltimore). The views were so cool. I am not sure what...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Aruba Good to Know Info
General - Aruba is a small Caribbean Island, located off the coast of Venezuela. The island is about 7 miles wide and 20 miles long,...
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![Last Hoorah - Aruba - 18 Jan 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_5a7a0377feb04262a297b9377d0d1ecc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_279,h_209,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_5a7a0377feb04262a297b9377d0d1ecc~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 11, 20242 min read
Last Hoorah - Aruba - 18 Jan 2024
It's my last day in Aruba. It's been a crazy trip. There was 1 thing I hadn't done yet. Maybe I saved the best for last? No but probably...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 10, 20245 min read
I Got My Butt Kicked in Aruba - 17 Jan 2024
Crystal and I decided to get up early to see the sunrise at the southern point of the island. We drove to the southern point of the...
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![Saying Bye - 16 Jan 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_ddfa88ba86b342afa0e2e9b0ba8d432e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_278,h_209,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_ddfa88ba86b342afa0e2e9b0ba8d432e~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Saying Bye - 16 Jan 2024
The morning was slow. Jamie packed so she can fly home today while I worked. Dropping Jamie off at the airport was so hard. But she...
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