Asia
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Exploring the World One Lesson at a Time
Homeroom Travel
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“It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what’s changed, it’s you.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
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This blog focuses on California, the PNW, National Parks, and visiting foreign and bucket-list locations on a budget. Follow along as I use the world as my classroom.
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South America
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Africa
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