Welcome to the official
web site of the Long Sabbatical 2000! It represents the fulfillment
of a dream that's been a year in the making for both of us. We hope
that those who stop by for a visit leave with several things:
An understanding of who we are
and what made us decide to spend a year circumnavigating the globe
Some information on how we prepared
for the trip
The latest on where we are, what
we're doing, and who we're meeting
Some information that might help
you in planning your own adventures
A lasting image of the people
and places we've seen
A different view of the world
Starting in February of 2000, we'll
leave our home in Atlanta and head out for parts unknown (well, somewhat
unknown. We know basically where we're going, but plans are always
subject to change!). We hope to be awed by incredible natural beauty
and changed by the culture and history of places and people. We
want to get to know ourselves, each other, and friends along the way.
In an effort to keep those at home updated with news of our adventure,
we've enlisted the help of that ubiquitous tool that we don't know how
we ever lived without, the World Wide Web. We'll be updating the
site as we travel in Journal 2000, so we invite
you to sit back, read along, and experience the world from our perspective.
Peace,
- Christie and Wiley Long
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Saigon's Banh Mi (Jul 30, 2010 02:02) The French brought the baguette, but banh mi fillings are an international affair.
Advance Booking (Jul 29, 2010 19:58) Here's a Weekend Journal destination-by-destination guide to the most insightful reads about Asia, from travelogue to history to journalism to fiction.
Eating Through the Night in Taipei (Jul 29, 2010 19:58) Go grazing, or sit down to eat; have a bowl of local beer, or a fruity champagne cocktail—or just toss it all and check out Taipei's all-night bookstore.
A Walk in the Orient's 'Pearl' (Jul 29, 2010 19:58) World War II was hard on Manila, but this stroll around the bay reveals plenty of history still intact—and a lovely sunset over the water, with maybe a little drink to accompany it.
From Taipei With Love (Jul 29, 2010 19:58) To create settings for his romantic comedy "Au Revoir Taipei," director Arvin Chen had to bring out the romantic side of noodle shops, all-night convenience stores and night markets.
A Better Way to Take Off at JFK (Jul 29, 2010 11:15) New York's Kennedy International Airport took a system designed to help smooth operations during snowstorms and beefed it up for daily use and cut down on tarmac delays.
Hotels Try to Win Over Teens (Jul 29, 2010 10:00) For teenagers on summer vacation with their families, there seems to be a universal goal: Ditching the parents. Hotels and resorts are trying to make that easier by offering souped-up teen programs.
Beach Water Quality Suffers (Jul 29, 2010 04:59) Anna Prior reports on the water quality of the nation's beaches and a survey of how satisfied hotel guests are with their stays.
Fall in Love, Plug the Island (Jul 29, 2010 00:51) The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.
Sayuki, Geisha With a Difference (Jul 28, 2010 16:29) With naturally brown hair and blue eyes, Dr. Fiona Graham is not your average geisha, should such a thing exist.
