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I blog about everywhere I go, including my current home (Jersey City). Recent places I have blogged about include New Orleans, Tanzania, Kenya and London.
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Adventure, Budget, Solo, Backpacking, Walking Tours, Hiking, Couples, Culinary, Women's Travel, Arts and Culture

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Lucky Last Night in L.A.

It was my first time. I swear I only had one drink. And really, it was more a matter of chance than anything else, but it happened. I won bingo at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood. According to my friend Nancy, I've been "WeHo'd."



We were attending a bingo night benefit at the popular LGBT haunt. These "legendary bingo" nights happen… Continue

Posted on January 29, 2011 at 10:55am

Pamela Weis

Getting Around In and Out of L.A.

I got up at 5:15 yesterday morning to catch the Rapid 733 bus from Mar Vista to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The bus took about 55 minutes. My primary journey was on the Amtrak Surfliner up the California coast to San Luis Obispo, a 5 hour train ride, to meet up with my friend Jay for 24 hours. The goal? Enjoy the view.



On Monday, the day before my trip up the coast, I ventured into West Hollywood to lunch with my friend John at the Farmer's Market, next to the Disney-like… Continue

Posted on January 12, 2011 at 8:20pm

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The Wackness That is L.A.

Charming, beautiful, ageless strangers in their best cocktail wear at Bar Chloe in Santa Monica on New Year's Eve, with too-expensive Stella Artois, warm bodies lightly touching as they move through the crowded club, silky fabrics, dim lights and dance rhythms pounding...it was a great way to spend the holiday. I met a group of wonderful ladies (including a jewelry designer whose elegant pieces you can order… Continue

Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:53pm

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The Places We Think We Hate...and Love

One of the many travel bloggers I follow recently posted a thoughtful piece on how much he hates Los Angeles. The point of the entry was not "why I hate L.A." but rather "why DO I hate L.A.?" Why does anyone "hate" a place where they have never lived, or possibly never even been? I could apply this just as easily to why some people "hate" certain public figures like Oprah or Michael Moore. How can you…

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Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:50pm — 2 Comments

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Jan Polatschek left a comment for Pamela Weis
Hi Pamela, I just realized that i never respionded to you regarding my trip to Ethiopia.   It was quite wonderful.   I met many lovely people and the sights are extraordinary. i expect to return some time soon and head south of…
Oct 4, 2011
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Doni Belau and Pamela Weis are now friends Mar 5, 2011
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Lucky Last Night in L.A.

It was my first time. I swear I only had one drink. And really, it was more a matter of chance than anything else, but it happened. I won bingo at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood. According to my friend Nancy, I've been "WeHo'd."We were attending a bingo night benefit at the popular LGBT haunt. These "legendary bingo" nights happen at least…See More
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Hi Jan.  There is a lot to see in Ethiopia, most of which I did not get the chance to see for myself...notably the rock-hewn churches in the highlands north of Addis and the hottest place on earth, the Danakil Depression.  These are on my…
Jan 29, 2011
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Thanks for the motivation, Pamela.  I'll book my ticket now!   Please let me know if you have any special suggestions..Places you saw that are "off the beaten track."
Jan 22, 2011
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Pamela Weis left a comment for Jan Polatschek
I love Ethiopia but sadly cannot travel at the moment.  I hope you get to see a lot of it.  It's stunning!
Jan 22, 2011
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Hi, I am envious. To have he opportunity for an advanced degree in your subject! Sure it's a "long haul." But it's a long haul now or a long haul later. At a bargain counter here in Bangkok, I just picked up "Smithsonian…
Jan 20, 2011
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Pamela Weis left a comment for Jan Polatschek
Hi Jan, thanks for the comment.  My academic studies, eh?  Well, the short version is that I study human evolution via the fossil record, but I'm taking a semester off and trying to decide if I still want a PhD.  It's a long…
Jan 20, 2011
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Hi, Happy to connect with you.  In a "previous life" I spent several summers in France, mostly in Provence. I am also interested in your academic studies. I Iook forward to chat with you. Jan
Jan 19, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Jan, I have been to France a couple of times and have traveled beyond Paris.  I have a good friend who lives near Nevers.  I would not say I have traveled extensively there and I may try to take a month and travel around a bit.  The…
Jan 19, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Nice.  How the heck did you become a department head?  Just years of being there?
Jan 19, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Interesting.  Thanks.  I even have teaching experience, but in anthropology, not english.
Jan 17, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Christopher - no.  This is just the seed of an idea.  I was considering getting certified to teach English.  It's quite expensive, but I'm not sure how else I would find work there, especially if I only want to stay for a…
Jan 17, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Cute.  Got the basic French down.  Now I want to be conversant.
Jan 17, 2011
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Pamela Weis commented on Christine's group 'Expat Bloggers'
Hi everyone.  I am not an expat but am considering becoming one.  Thinking of living in France for a year or two.  Any advice is most welcome!
Jan 17, 2011

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At 7:17am on October 4, 2011, Jan PolatschekJan Polatschek said…

Hi Pamela,

I just realized that i never respionded to you regarding my trip to Ethiopia.   It was quite wonderful.   I met many lovely people and the sights are extraordinary.

i expect to return some time soon and head south of Addis.   I did not see any of that part of the country.

Will you be returning?  I'd love to join a "dig."

For what I did see, please take a look at my website....www.travelwithjan.com.  Hope we can continue to talk.

Jan

At 8:54pm on January 21, 2011, Jan PolatschekJan Polatschek said…
Thanks for the motivation, Pamela.  I'll book my ticket now!   Please let me know if you have any special suggestions..Places you saw that are "off the beaten track."
At 7:40pm on January 19, 2011, Jan PolatschekJan Polatschek said…
Hi,
I am envious. To have he opportunity for an advanced degree in your subject! Sure it's a "long haul." But it's a long haul now or a long haul later.
At a bargain counter here in Bangkok, I just picked up "Smithsonian Intimate guide to Human Origins" by Carl Zimmer. Last year I read "Before the Dawn" see link below.
I am thinking that rather living in one place for a month or a semester, why not just pack a bag and keep traveling. It's the best education and motivator.
I am planning a trip to Ethiopia in April, for Passover in Gonder. Maybe we can meet there? I would love a tour of the Rift Valley.

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewArticle.asp?id=46325

Jan
At 10:18am on January 19, 2011, Jan PolatschekJan Polatschek said…

Hi,

Happy to connect with you.  In a "previous life" I spent several summers in France, mostly in Provence.

I am also interested in your academic studies.

I Iook forward to chat with you.

Jan

At 11:01pm on September 30, 2010, Connie HumConnie Hum said…
Thanks so much for checking out my blog. Your point is another thing that is a bit insensitive. I always ask before taking photos and I make a point to show them the photo I've taken of them as well. It always brings a smile to their faces and it's such a great way to connect with the local people!
At 2:19pm on July 5, 2010, Simon FalvoSimon Falvo said…
Hi Pamela,

Thank you for your lovely comment, you're too nice. I'm glad you like my photos but I am really only an amateur. Would like to improve, though... Maybe a photography workshop some day...
Love your pictures too!
Cheers,
Simon
 
 
 

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