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July 2, 2007

Wonder-wear!

Filed under: Europe, Random, Vacation — Shiz @ 9:03 pm

I don’t think I ever had a chance to post about one of my favorite finds for my Europe trip - disposable underwear!  Onederwear was one of those brilliant buys and one of the must-have items I recommend for those on a long journey.  They have several different kinds - bikini, brief and thongs which gives you your typical underwear choices so you can pick the one closest to what you usually wear.  I took with me 3 packs, which was 15 pairs of underwear for 6 weeks.  Let me explain.

The packs arrive already in ready-to-throw-in-your-pack form.  Each individual underwear is packaged in a small plastic bag, rolled tightly.  There are 5 pairs in a pack which are also packaged quite tightly.  I know my first concern was that disposable meant plastic, or diaper or uncomfortable feeling but its not that way at all!  They are made out of 100% cotton and because they are disposable, they are made a little thinner than your typical cotton underwear.  Here are the benefits:  1) they are more lightweight (less to carry!), 2) they are softer and very comfortable (no need to wash first) and 3) they dry quicker (you know, you wash in the shower with you, dry it on your bed and its good to go the next day).

No need to buy those expensive underwear at the sporting goods store for traveling (you know the one - its labeled something about 36 countries in 6 weeks on 2 pairs of underwear or something) just pack some of these bad boys and you’re good to go.  Mine on average has lasted 5 washings and if you need to toss one - since its one-derwear and disposable, there’s no guilt!

May 31, 2007

Country roads, take me home, to the place where I belong…

Filed under: Europe — Shiz @ 8:11 am

I’m  home!  After traveling 26 hours, I made it home safe and sound late last night.  I’m missing a photo post that I wanted to send from London’s Heathrow Airport, because my beloved Blackberry (only Christina would know how beloved, because I would sleep with it every night… or fall asleep with it at night) was stolen/lost before I could make the post.  In the meantime, my beloved T has so sweetly gotten a new SIM and has placed it inside an older Blackberry 7100 to hold me over in the meantime. 

I’m so excited to:  take a shower without flip flops, FAST wireless internet, have an entire mirror to do make up, eat Titos Tacos (god bless them for being open until 11:30 last night), sleep in my own bed, blow dry my hair, not have to chain up my bags, wear jeans and have CLEAN CLOTHES.  Laundry is happening as we speak.  I’m going to continue uploading photos as I’m home for several days before I leave for my next journey… Korea!

Here is the link to my current collection on Flickr.  Continue checking back as I will continue to update during the next few days.

May 28, 2007

Venice, Italy

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 10:54 pm


Venice, Italy

Originally uploaded by Mashimia

Last day!

May 27, 2007

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 4:44 am


Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Originally uploaded by Mashimia

2 hours from Munich

May 26, 2007

Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 4:44 am


Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany

Originally uploaded by Mashimia

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May 25, 2007

Vienna, Austria

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 10:33 am


Vienna, Austria

Originally uploaded by Mashimia

Royal Palace

May 24, 2007

Vienna, Austria

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 10:46 am


Vienna, Austria

Originally uploaded by Mashimia.

At the opera house, the most gorgeous woman in the most outstanding dress walked in with the gleeful nerd for a date. Good for him!

May 23, 2007

Prague, Czech Republic

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 2:08 am


At Prague Castle with the guard!

Btw he is the first cute guy we’ve seen here. A huge contrast to Berlin.

All Day 36 Photos

May 22, 2007

Prague, Czech Republic

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 8:28 am

Prague, Czech Republic

All Day 35 Photos

May 21, 2007

Berlin, Germany

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 7:48 am


In the spirit of Where The Hell Is Matt?

All photos from Day 34, Berlin

May 20, 2007

Berlin, Germany

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 9:40 am


All photos from Day 33, Berlin

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May 19, 2007

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 4:16 am


Amsterdam, Netherlands

Originally uploaded by Mashimia.

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May 18, 2007

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 4:32 am


Amsterdam, Netherlands

Originally uploaded by Mashimia.

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May 17, 2007

Bruge, Belgium

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 5:15 am


Bruge, Belgium

Originally uploaded by Mashimia.

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May 16, 2007

President in Paris!

Filed under: BlackBerry Photo, Europe — Shiz @ 3:46 am


President in Paris!

Originally uploaded by Mashimia.

We are patiently waiting along the Champs.

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