JC – A Great Big Hunk of World

Writer sits on the right hand side of a short stone wall facing left with legs crossed. Behinds her are the roofs of a couple of Mediterranean buildings and a small tower to the right. Tall green trees stand behind the buildings.

by JC May 30, 2020

Girona: One Historic Day in Catalonia, Spain

Girona is approximately 40 minutes from Barcelona by train or an hour and a half drive by car, making it an ideal day-trip to those looking from a break from the bustling city. Though many Games of Thrones fans will also list Girona as worth a visit due to it being home to several filming locations, in my opinion, it’s the historical preservation, hidden gems, and the fact that virtually the entire city is walkable that make Girona most worth visiting.

by JC March 24, 2020 4

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6 Things to Do For Travelers in Quarantine

I have always been a self-proclaimed introvert. I am someone who typically thrives on time alone and uses it to recharge my batteries. That being said, even I find that prolonged isolation tends to put me in a bit of a funk.

Wide lens Mountain View; brown grass and some stepped in snow below followed by an array of green pine trees and than green covered mountains in the distance with a blue sky behind it. There is one small wooden sign noting the location.

by JC February 29, 2020 11

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A Day Trip to Andorra: Is it Worth Visiting?

Up until a few months ago, I had never even heard of the country of Andorra. It wasn’t until I ran a quick Google search on “day trips from Barcelona” that I discovered the sixth smallest nation in Europe that sat on the border of Spain and France.

There are two plates. One has two cupcakes, one with orange frosting one with brown and white swirled frosting. The other plate has two frozen ice cream bars. One is dark chocolate dipped, the other in yellow-tinted white chocolate with pink candy pearls. And a beige alcoholic drink with ice.

by JC November 10, 2019 0

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Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night first ran for a limited time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2015 but wasContinue Reading

Two Days in New Orleans | United States | A Great Big Hunk of World | www.agreatbighunkofworld.com | #agbhow | Oak Alley Plantation Tour

by JC September 19, 2019 1

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Two Days in New Orleans (And What I’d Do Differently)

American playwright, Tennessee Williams, once said “America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.”

Well, no offense to Cleveland but after just two days in The Big Easy, I can see why this southern city stands out amongst the rest. And just the way I refuse to ever leave New York, I refuse to not return to New Orleans time and time again.

Crossing the Hajar Mountains | Jebel Jais Zip Line | World's Longest Zip Line | Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | A Great Big Hunk of World | www.agreatbighunkofworld.com

by JC May 4, 2019 10

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Crossing the Hajar Mountains

“Are you ready?” My eyes shut tightly, “Yep, let’s do it”. A loud whirring of the zip line and a sharp gush of wind blowing past my face, and just like that any fears I may have had retreated as I flew over a beautiful abyss of layered limestone and ophiolite.

Watkins Glen State Park | Visit New York | A Great Big Hunk of World | #agbhow | www.agreatbighunkofworld.com | Must Visit State Parks

by JC February 23, 2019 11

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Watkins Glen State Park in Photos

South of Seneca Lake in New York State’s Finger Lake region lies Watkins Glen State Park. The park is approximately 778 acres and has been noted in several publications as “One of the most beautiful places to visit” and a “must-see when visiting Upstate New York”.

How to Spend a Six Hour Night in Dubai | United Arab Emirates | #AGBHOW | A Great Big Hunk of World | www.agreatbiughunkofworld.com | Dubai Fountain

by JC January 26, 2019 20

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How to Spend a Six Hour Night in Dubai

After several accidental naps due to sudden bouts of jet lag, working on our final presentation that was to be presented in two days, and the worst traffic jam either one of us had ever experienced, we had finally made it to Dubai from Ras al Khaimah.

by JC January 17, 2019 1

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My Year in Review: The Outcome of my 2018 New Year Resolution

By the end of 2018, I only succeeded in making 11 journeys. Many were relatively short and others took me further than I had ever dreamed I’d go.

by JC October 27, 2018 30

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What to Do When Visiting Ras Al Khaimah

“Wow, it’s hot”, I said the split second we exited Dubai International Airport. Despite the increasingly warm and humid summer we were having back home in New York, I wasn’t prepared for 103 degrees (F.) after roughly 13 hours on an air-conditioned flight.