Articles By: Mary
Lost Girl on a Columbian Finca
By Alex Baumhardt
Special to Lost Girls
Like the root of a plant or the headwaters of a river, my strategy for finding the lifeblood of a country is to find the farmers, the cultivators. Bogota has a pulse all its own but I knew I would find Colombia’s heart in its hills, and I took off from the...
August 21st, 2012 | Wildlife & Animals, Working Abroad | Read More
Lost Girls and babies: tips for traveling with children
By Felicia Brenoe
Special to Lost Girls
Lost Girls love adventure and travel, but what happens when a Lost Girl has a baby? Even though motherhood is an exciting and rewarding new role, it is easy to imagine that the new family member will cramp travel plans and replace them with a much more domestic...
August 2nd, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Trekking in the Norwegian Wilderness
Sunniva Guneriussen p Nonstind i Lofoten foto Laila Guneriussen, Norwegian Trekking Association
By Felcia Brenoe
Special to Lost Girls
Norway is famous for having one of the world’s longest coastlines, rugged mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords. Most foreign tourists in Norway admire the wild...
July 27th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Ten Free things to do in Las Vegas
By Connie K. Ho
Special to Lost Girls
Lights. Glitz. The Strip. Just a few of the things that Las Vegas is known for. If you find yourself in the city but with not much money on hand, never fear – there’s a number of activities to enjoy in Sin City.
Visit the Bellagio Conservatory and Dancing Fountains
Not...
July 26th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Five Facts about Alaskan Eskimo Culture
By Victoria Drexel
Special to Lost Girls
Native Alaskan Eskimos are probably one of the least understood groups of Americans. In the Lower 48 we still imagine Eskimos living in igloos and driving dog teams through endless darkness and constant blizzards. While that idea of an Eskimo isn’t correct,...
July 19th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Russia: What to Know Before You Go
By Jill Martiniuk
Special to Lost Girls
Russia is not always the easiest travel destination. Between the visa applications, the price of tickets and the language barrier, the process can be overwhelming to even the most experienced of travelers. However, Russia’s history, culture and beauty make...
July 12th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
You’ll Never Have The Chance Again: 5 Must Try Foods
By Amanda King
Special to Lost Girls
After years of travel (and more than 30 countries) I’m convinced that music is not the universal language – it’s food. How else could a sarcastic Manhattan chef have a travel show running for so many years? (Other than the fact that Anthony Bourdain is awesome?)
It’s...
July 6th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Interview with Lost Girl, Lara Miller — founder of Mylifebeacon.com
Lost Girl Lara Miller recently founded the travel tool website mylifebeacon.com. Check out this interview to learn more about Lara’s adventures as a lost girl and how you can utilize beacons in the course of your world travels.
1. How did you become a “Lost Girl”? I grew up in...
June 27th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
10 Free things to do in Orange County, Calif.
By Connie K. Ho
Special to Lost Girls
Sandy beaches line the coast. Music, art, culture fill pockets of the area. These are just a few things you’ll find in Orange County if you’re on a trip in southern California. Check out a few of the unique places the region has to offer to locals and visitors...
June 27th, 2012 | Extras | Read More
Exploring Beatlemania in Liverpool
By Victoria Drexel
Special to Lost Girls
While thousands of Beatles Fans head to Abby Road every year and precariously try to cross the busy street and snap the perfect picture without getting run over they should really be heading north to where it all began, Liverpool. The home of the Fab Four...
June 21st, 2012 | Extras | Read More