One Girl, Her Backpack and a Passion for Travel

Where have I been?

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:00:24 PST

These days I'm moving more around the interwebs than around the world. For my latest whereabouts please visit me at my new One Girl, Her Backpack and a Passion for Travel blog.

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

6 random things

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:27:51 PST

Eloy tagged me for 6 random things. I never have any idea what to say on these things so I'm just typing the first things that come to mind. Here are the rules according to Imelda 1. Link to the...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

If I don't travel, am I not me?

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:32:17 PDT

At the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa I haven't traveled out of the country in about two years. I just haven't had the means. Well, that's not entirely true. I never really had the means to...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Finally! San Francisco and San Jose

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:31:21 PDT

I took a long weekend-flying out on Friday afternoon and returning Monday afternoon, Labor Day, to visit Kristina in San Jose and San Francisco. I've been dying to go to San Fran for about ten years...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Ft. Lauderdale Pedicab accident on New Year's Eve

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:56:27 PDT

Some of you who are yachties or people who work in the yachting industry know of The Boaters TV and the show's former host, Julie Perry who is also the author of The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

I love the Body Deli

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:56:50 PDT

Today I am thinking of new year's resolutions for getting healthier. My goals aren't lose weight, but really I just want to get healthier. Obviously, what you use on the outside of your body, is...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Benazir Bhutto

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:25:43 PST

I gasped out loud this morning when I went to the New York Times website and learned of Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Five years ago I was fortunate enough to hear Bhutto give a speech for the...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Airline Commercials

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:07:38 PST

I've been so busy lately I haven't had much time to post. But today I ran across some awesome videos of ads made mby the airlines in the 60s. It's amazing how much the industry has...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

So many places, so little money

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:46:40 PDT

BFF Kristina and I are planning a vacation to China in March and it happens to fall on my birthday. I have not been in the city that I live in on my birthday in 10 years. I do this on purpose. It is...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Houston Has Redeemed Itself-Sort Of

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:57:30 PDT

As some of you may or may not know Houston has not been one of my favorite places to be or live. Lack of a train system that causes me and all the other Houstonians to have to drive everywhere and...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Bombing in the Maldives

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:08:01 PDT

I saw a brief posting on Yahoo today about a bombing in the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka, this morning. I didn't read the article thinking that I might see...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

WFNX 101.7 Boston

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:18:55 PDT

Another pretty good radio station from a town I used to live in. I'm listening to them right now on iTunes and felt compelled to give them props for playing my favorite song of the moment,...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Women Traveling Solo Should Not Be an Issue

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:58:10 PDT

I have always wanted to own a hotel. I would play "hotel" as a child where I sat up a reservations desk and welcomed guests (grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, neighborhood kids, my cat and dog- we were...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Miami to St. Maarten Only $178

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:55:50 PDT

American Airlines has a NetSaaver deal for flights from Miami to St. Maarten for only $178! The savings come with restrictions however. You must depart Miami between Wednesday September 19 and...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Lucy's Here in Houston

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:52:12 PDT

Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia is making its world premiere here in Houston. The exhibit runs from August 31, 2007 to April 20, 2008 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in the...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Best Radio Station in the World!

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:56:23 PDT

Every year when I go down to the Virgin Islands I get excited because I get to listen to this station! 104.3 The Buzz broadcasts from St. Thomas, USVI and covers the Virgin Islands and PR. Why...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Hurricane Warning for Caribbean

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:01:38 PDT

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane warning for the islands of St. Lucia, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Hurricane Dean presently is located about 330 KM east of Martinique...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Entertainment: Shirley Heights, Antigua

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:34:01 PDT

Sometimes it can get a little boring in the Caribbean just lounging around on the beach, drinking Pina Coladas, occasionally getting off your towel to jump into the water, eating out at restaurants...

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Luxury Travel: Featured St. Barts Hotels

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:58:58 PDT

Tom Beach Hotel is my absolute favorite hotel in the Caribbean. Located on St. Jean beach on the island of St. Barts, Tom Beach Hotel is a luxurious hotel that doesn't take itself too...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Travel Frequently Asked Questions

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:29:30 PDT

Here are some frequently asked questions answered in mine and Kristina's book, Do It While You're Young: A Travel Guide for the Modern Girl. What kind of luggage should I take? It all depends on...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Think and Get Paid to Travel

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:05:34 PDT

I know most people addicted to travel would love to find a way to get paid to travel. Some people have found their niche in the travel world as tour guides, pilots, boat captains, buskers or...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Thinking About Antarctica?

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:18:17 PDT

Norwegian Coastal Voyages has a special going on right now: Book this 13-day program starting at $4,999 on board the MS Fram before August 31, 2007 and receive FREE airfare with a savings of $750...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Do You Really Need All Those Bags?

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:38:47 PDT

Not knowing what the future holds in store for you makes it hard to know what to pack. Most people pack way more than they will ever need. Seasoned travelers will tell you to lay out everything you...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

I love Atlanta!

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:56:45 PDT

I just got back from my annual trip to Atlanta, GA. Every time I go I wonder why I don't live there. This time was no exception. My best friend, Rose, took me out to some great coffee houses,...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)

Travel Bags for your carry on!

jerristephenson@yahoo.com (Jerri Stephenson) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:16:19 PDT

Kiss My Zipz has some colorful and fun zippered plastic bags that fit the TSA 311 guidelines for carry-ons. Bag Features * Set of 5 bags w /same design * clear, plastic bag * quart size * blue...

One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a podcast for the alternative traveler. Follow me as I travel around the world with just my backpack (oh, and my ipod and mac!)