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Drive Through the Sights and History of Authentic Slovakia in a Retro Car

For four decades, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, lay behind the Iron Curtain, closed off from the West and ruled by the Soviets under a strict and oppressive Communist government.…

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Drive Through the Sights and History of Authentic Slovakia in a Retro Car
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  • Post published:August 6, 2014
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Bratislava, a Hidden Gem in Europe for History Lovers

Located on the Danube River, reachable within a day from Vienna and Budapest, I found Bratislava to be the biggest hidden gem on my trip to the former Eastern Bloc.…

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Bratislava, a Hidden Gem in Europe for History Lovers
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  • Post published:August 5, 2014
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An Introduction to My Writings on the Eastern Bloc

As an American, the world has seemingly pointed West my entire life. At home, news from the East is contextualized to its impact on the United States. The majority of…

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An Introduction to My Writings on the Eastern Bloc
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  • Post published:June 9, 2014
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I'm Lauren, an adventurous solo traveler who has ventured to 58 countries and counting. Something In Her Ramblings is my space to share stories of the places I've come to love and celebrate women who travel solo.

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Why did I decide to ride my bike across the countr Why did I decide to ride my bike across the country solo? As I settle back into life in Southern California, it’s been so rewarding to share stories from my #bikepacking adventure with many friends, both new and old. In this way the road lives on. One of the most frequently asked questions I’ve received, both on my trip and after, is why? Why did I do this? The answer to that question is layered and deep, but every flower that blossoms begins with a seed. The seed of my story originates with a cross country bike trip two other bad ass women took in 1976 as part of the bike centennial celebration of America’s 200th birthday. In this year two of my mom’s friends, Barbara and Lynn, set out from San Francisco fresh out of high school to cross the country on what is now known as the Trans America Trail. My childhood was filled with their stories of bravery in the wilderness, along with some of my mom’s own of hiking trips in California and Wyoming. Sometime during the hours they spent recollecting and laughing the seed was planted and dreams of a wild adventure of my own made their way into my heart and onto my bucket list. The circumstances of our cross country bike trips were very different. To name a few - I’m in my 30’s with years of solo travel under my belt, had an iPhone and many more gears on my bike. So were the routes we took to cross this massive country - I followed the @adventurecycling Association’s Southern Tier. But the biking was the same. I’m so grateful to Lynn, who is no longer with us, for her steadfast strength that served as such a role model in my youth. And to Barbara, a master story teller who texted me along the way offering support and understanding (and these cool vintage photos). How blessed am I to have pedaled in their footsteps. 🙏🏼 . . . #bikepackinglife #bikelife #bike #cycle #adventure #adventuretime #aca #cycle #transamericatrail #southerntier #bikeride #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #bianchi #outdoors #outdooradventure #bikershorts #usa #explore #womencycling #womencyclingcommunity #femalesolotravel #femalesolocyclist #solocycling #solocyclingcommunity
I made it! After 2,500 miles of cycling, my bike a I made it! After 2,500 miles of cycling, my bike and I crossed the United States. A short time ago the narrowest of windows opened, just big enough for me to wedge myself through. I gave myself permission to experiment and begin a journey uncertain of the ending. Since hearing stories in childhood from my mom’s friends of their cross country cycling trip in 1976, this feat has been on my bucket list. As I pedaled away from the shores of California this dormant dream awakened inside me and pushed me forward until I arrived at the Atlantic Ocean. I’m grateful to have experienced such a meaningful journey. To connect deeply with myself and experience my strength. To cycle from sea to sea and see my country broken and bleeding but brimming with kindness and hope. Each day the path provided exactly what I needed to keep going and I met so many helping hands along the way. The time before us is not guaranteed. If you have a dream inside be still and listen for the universe to show you the way. People are waiting on the other side to support you and cheer you along. You are brave. You are strong. You will make it. . . . #biketouring #biketour #crosscountry #solocycling #solocyclingcommunity #solocyclist #bike #bikelife #usa #california #biketours #biketouringlife #cycle #followyourdreams #cycleusa #miles
Santa Monica, or the Sahara? Will all this wind to Santa Monica, or the Sahara? Will all this wind today the beach is looking a bit like a desert. . . . . #santamonica #samo #santamonicapier #beach #beachlife #beachvibes #losangelesphotographer #ocean #socal #windy #ocean #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetlovers #sunsets_captures #california #losangeles
Lazy. Sunday. . . . . #santamonica #streetphotogr Lazy. Sunday. . . . . #santamonica #streetphotography #losangeles #samo #streetart #streetphotography #love #california #sunday #sundaymornings #subdayvibes
Just realized our palm trees are socially distance Just realized our palm trees are socially distanced. 🤣 . . . . #losangeles #palmtree #californiadreaming #californialove #la #lathroughmywindow #nature #workout #outdoors #outside #santamonica
Action snap from the weekend. . . . . #mountainbik Action snap from the weekend. . . . . #mountainbike #mtb #mtblife #cycle #mountains #santabarbara #nature #outdoors #action #outside #getoutside #explore #optoutdoors #mtblifestyle #mtblove #mtbwomen #mtbwomenride #mtbwoman
Seven mile climb! . . . . #mountainbike #mtb #mtb Seven mile climb! . . . . #mountainbike #mtb #mtblove #mtbgirl #mtblifestyle #mountains #weekendwarrior #explore #discover #adventure #optoutside #outdoors #outdoorphotography #bike #cycle
Memory lane sent me on a little stroll to Chile to Memory lane sent me on a little stroll to Chile today and *aye cómo hecho de menos noches mágicas* . . . . #chile #atacama #desert #seetheworld #nature #outdoors #explore #hike #landscapes #photooftheday #optoutside
Keep it rollin’ . . . . . #mountainbike #mtblife Keep it rollin’ . . . . . #mountainbike #mtblife #mtblove #roll #cycle #cyclinglife #losangeles #la #sunset #california #outside #outdoors #beverlyhills
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