In just two weeks I am off to visit the wonderful land of Vancouver, B.C Canada. My BFF is going with me and we’re going to celebrate our 29th birthdays. Yeah, old ladies on the move! We’re both beyond excited to be going to Canada.
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Posts Tagged ‘Travel’
Auf Wiedersehen and a Public Treasure
Posted in Shopping, Travel, tagged Free, Friends, Library, Travel on October 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday was a very sad day for me. My co-blogger and good friend Jessi moved home to Minneapolis. But this will not affect the blog. Jessi will continue to post from MN and we will get some new Midwest flare to Against the Grain. As I completely support her decision to leave I really hate [...]
Smithsonian: 28 Places to see Before You Die
Posted in Travel, tagged Egypt, Smithsonian, Travel on September 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Another great magazine my dad has subscribed for me is “Smithsonian” and naturally is published by the Smithsonian Institute. To be honest, I get it every month and most of the time do not get to reading the entire thing. i.e The issue on Egypt I saved to read before my trip…well I’ve been back [...]
Time to find the Treasure
Posted in Music, tagged Festival, Going Green, Music, San Francisco, Tegan and Sara, Travel on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend I am off to San Francisco to the Treasure Island Music Festival and I cannot be more excited. I’ve never been before and it’s more than just music. They have artists, great interesting shopping areas, and actual treasure hunts. Plus the festival is completely green with zero-emission shuttle buses, biodeisel generators, recycling, and [...]
