Category Archives: travel writing

A Trip to the Chiropractor’s Office – Recovering from a Sports Related Injury

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Desiree Bilon

“Stand with your legs shoulder width apart”, Dr. Marc Lucius, the chiropractor, instructed. “Can you see that one side of your hips is pushing forward more than the other?” I glanced downwards and gasped, “I can’t believe that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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MatadorU Exclusive: National Geographic Traveler Interview Series

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

National Geographic Traveler – Interview Series [Teaser] from Matador Network on Vimeo. National Geographic Traveler’s editorial staff offer insider advice to aspiring travel writers and photographers at MatadorU’s New Media School for Travelers. The National Geographic Traveler Interview Series is … Continue reading →

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From temple to breaks: Surfing in Sri Lanka

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

Please click on the link below to read my article published in Matador Sports From temple to breaks: Surfing in Sri Lanka

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A New Do in Sri Lanka

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Desiree Bilon
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Way Up in the Air

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

I wasn’t copping a feel, but I did smack the flight attendant’s bottom. I collapsed into my aisle seat. Next to the window, a small, dark skinned woman in her late 20s balanced a large baby on her lap. The … Continue reading →

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