Hostelworld Travel Blog

1. "Hello Hostelworld-ers!"

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 10 Comments

   

   Nov182009

   Hi.

   I’m Elizabeth. That’s my ol’ mug pictured at the top. So, who exactly am I? For starters, I’m the winner of the “Hostelworld.com Connects” video competition, and recipient of an around the world trip, which I will begin very soon.

   I am also a teacher, advertiser, vagabond, and now guest blogger for Hostelworld.  I hail from a small town, population 4,000, in the United States where the only thing that has changed in the past 50 years has been the addition of a new stoplight.

   I have spent the past two years, give or take some downtime in the States, living out of a backpack and doing whatever it takes to see as much of this beautiful world that I can. It hasn’t always been easy, but the indescribable moments of bliss (i.e. swinging from a 40 ft platform into the murky river of Vang Vieng, Laos) make up for any hardships experienced along the way.

   Join me as I embark on my journey. The best is yet to come!

2. 10 Comments so far.

   Monica White said on 02/01/2010 at 4:38am

   “ Elizabeth, I am so happy that you were chosen to do your thing: Travel the world!!! I am a former flight attendant of a major US airline. I can now re-live some of my traveling days through you. Thank you so much for anything that you post. I feel that so many can benefit. It's so enlightening & enjoyable to read others' travel experiences!!! Thanks again!

   tara! said on 08/12/2009 at 9:48am

   “ go 'head girl. you are killing it. see you along the way.

   Ashley said on 02/12/2009 at 5:00pm

   “ Ahh! No need to read a book when you have E-beth's blogs. Although, I am reading "The Alchemist" right now and it reminds me of your taveling soul. Can't wait to follow the stories/adventures! ~AshMo

   John Howser said on 02/12/2009 at 2:14pm

   “ Elizabeth.....sooo glad that I saw on FB that you were going to be writing this blog. I write an almost-daily blog, dealing with my days, travels, family happenings.....and I LOVE doing it. But....I enjoy just as much reading others....and you are now bookmarked for my daily attention. Where in Korea are you? I spent 5 months in Kunsan....in the military during the Viet Nam era. John

   Jessy said on 22/11/2009 at 2:58am

   “ She's got the whole world in her hands! Have fun Biz, and I'll look forward to reading your tales. Love you friendy, Jessy

   Dud said on 19/11/2009 at 5:57pm

   “ I like how you're holding the globe in an accurate representation of the earth's tilted axis.

   Jimmy said on 19/11/2009 at 12:44pm

   “ Proud of you Sis!

   carly said on 19/11/2009 at 9:01am

   “ can't wait for your next bloggy! and i enjoy the double time computer action going on in the background! represent!

   Jennifer Tourville said on 19/11/2009 at 2:40am

   “ Elizabeth, wow I absolutely amazed at everything you have done and become. I can only dream about getting to see even half of what you have already seen, not to mention everything you will see in the future. To come from our small quiet town and go so far. Congratulations and good luck on all your adventures. Enjoy life to the fullest of its potential.

   Tiana said on 19/11/2009 at 2:32am

   “ Very well written! I'm looking forward to what's to come!

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