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Jun 214 min read

The Horizon Calls | Let's GEAUX: Enchanté 2024 Paris Olympics, Bienvenue Ashonté

Bonjour fellow Nomads! The Horizon Calls me to the 2024 Paris Olympics! 🌟🇫🇷 Let's GEAUX Team USA!🌟🇺🇸 #Paris2024 #GamesWideOpen

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Jun 2110 min read

Olympic Volunteer Experience

The Path: Prologue to an Olympic Volunteer Experience

A boy’s Olympic dream from 1984 leads to a lifetime of service, and culminates in volunteering at the 2024 Paris Olympics. #Paris2024

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May 1511 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 9) – All Roads Lead to Rome - Civitavecchia, Rome, Vatican City

Join me on a whirlwind tour from the Trevi Fountain to Vatican City, where history, faith, and art converge in "All Roads Lead to Rome."

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May 64 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Don't Touch Pompeii

Have you or anyone you know been kicked out of Pompeii? We almost did! Find out why in Bizarre Encounters Abroad: "Don't Touch Pompeii."

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Apr 2912 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 8) – Ciao Italia - La Spezia, Florence, Pisa

Embark on a Mediterranean odyssey with a multicultural family as they explore La Spezia, Florence, and Pisa. Let's GEAUX, 'Ciao Italia.'

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Apr 245 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Craig Tracy

Takeoff with The Horizon Calls on a surreal journey in 'Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Craig Tracy'. Discover the captivating tale of "Ebony."

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Apr 193 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Follow Me for THC

Embark on a wild Barcelona adventure with 'Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Follow Me for THC'. Join the journey to uncover exclusive "cafés" and

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Apr 199 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 3) - ¡Hola Barcelona! Tapas, Sangria, Paella – Oh My!

As our journey to the Mediterranean unfolds, travel day arrives. We begin with the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas and Orlando airports.

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Apr 1510 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 7) - Bienvenue à Marseille

Bienvenue à Marseille, a bustling port city in southern France offers a fascinating mix of European, African, and Mediterranean influences.

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Apr 153 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: F*ck Marseille, Go to Cassis

Did You Know – Cassis? The picturesque coastal town is cradled in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) region in southern France.

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Know Before You GEAUX: To Shuttle or Not to Shuttle

Apr 121 min read

Tips & Tricks

Know Before You GEAUX: To Shuttle or Not to Shuttle

You need to read this if you are planning a cruise.

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Apr 113 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: Tin Can Fútbolistas

As the Hip Hop ensemble Whodini told us, "Freaks come out at night." Barcelona, with its unique late-night culture, captivated us.

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Apr 113 min read

Bizarre Encounters Abroad

Bizarre Encounters Abroad: All Gypsies Aren’t Thieves

Every trip, whether stateside or abroad, is accompanied by a barrage of warnings from friends, "Look out for Gypsies, they are pickpockets."

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Apr 73 min read

THC Guest Nomads

Become a The Horizon Calls Guest Nomad

Unveil where The Horizon Calls you. Become a THC Guest Nomad and share your nomadic travel tales right here.

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Apr 14 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 1) - Prelude to the Sea Escapade

In the quiet corridors of the Carnival Dream cruise ship, we planted the seeds of a plan that lay dormant for nearly a decade...

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Know Before You GEAUX: Communication Abroad

Apr 12 min read

Tips & Tricks

Know Before You GEAUX: Communication Abroad

Master the art of communication abroad with a few quick tips for breaking language barriers and connecting with locals!

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Apr 19 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 4)- ¡Bienvenidos a Barcelona!

Join our crew in Barcelona for tapas, Picasso, and vibrant streets. Subscribe for more Mediterranean adventures on The Horizon Calls!

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Apr 16 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 5) - Setting Sail

From vibrant Barcelona streets to cruise embarkation buzz, our odyssey begins. Stay tuned for more adventures on The Horizon Calls!

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Apr 19 min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Multicultural Family Odyssey (Pt. 6) - Our Day in Palma

Palma boasts stunning architecture and many historic landmarks, but beyond its historic charm, Palma reveals a sleek side.

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

Welcome to The Horizon Calls

Bienvenue (Welcome) to "The Horizon Calls | Let's GEAUX" a Travel Blog by Ashonté S. Lyles

Bienvenue (Welcome) to The Horizon Calls | Let's GEAUX a travel blog. Come with me as I unveil the world's diverse cultures through travel.

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