katebenzin (36)in #travel • 7 years agoGobi Desert or Bust!We’ve all heard of the Gobi Desert and probably imagined a vast area of seeming desolation. At first glance, it…katebenzin (36)in #life • 7 years agoTwo Frequent Questions About the U.S.During my 35 years as an American expat living in Indonesia, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about the U.S. Some of…katebenzin (36)in #travel • 7 years agoVietnamese Salt - the Best?When one of your traveling friends talks about Vietnam, do you expect him or her to talk about salt? Probably not.…katebenzin (36)in #bycolemancontest • 7 years agoDogs Gone Wild“The dogs are gone!” I ran into the house, screaming that over and over. My then husband Eugene and I were having a…katebenzin (36)in #vehiclephotography • 7 years agoBecak Drivers Looking for PassengersHere is an entry for #vehiclephotography contest by @juliank. These becak (pronounced bay-chek) drivers might…katebenzin (36)in #vehiclephotography • 7 years agoRiding in a Becak in the RainHere is my entry for #vehiclephotography contest by @juliank. I love seeing all the cool photos of different…katebenzin (36)in #life • 7 years agoSurf Hounds - a New Breed?Have you ever heard of surf hounds? I'll tell you all about them in this post, the original version of which I wrote…katebenzin (36)in #travel • 7 years agoWhat Kind of Freedom Do You Want?These days, many people say they want the freedom to be nomadic entrepreneurs. In other words, they want to travel the…katebenzin (36)in #life • 7 years agoWhat's Under Those Headscarves?As many of you know, the government of Indonesia is secular, but the country has a Muslim majority of approximately…katebenzin (36)in #travel • 7 years agoAre You a Tourist or a Traveler?Tourists and travelers both like to see the world. And both types of people have a place in the world of travel.…katebenzin (36)in #life • 7 years agoAre These ‘Facts’ Really True? Part 1You can't believe everything you read online, right? How about if you see it on Steemit? Can you figure it's 100%…katebenzin resteemedpeggyhazelwood (46)in #travel • 7 years agoHashknife Pony Express 2018The Pony Express Rides Again! Each year in Arizona, the Hashknife Pony Express re-enacts the Pony Express ride. This…katebenzin resteemedriver-island (56)in #curiousfacts • 7 years ago🔎Curious Facts CONTEST #5 🔎 ❗Guaranteed RESTEEM and an UPVOTE + 3 winners for 50% of this post payout❗Hey there, previous contest got 17 great entries. Curious Facts initiative is blooming thanks to all of you Steemians…katebenzin (36)in #travel • 7 years agoTraveling Before vs Traveling Now(Hey plagiarism bots - this post was originally on my website It is my original content that I have revised and…katebenzin resteemedgaryharvey (44)in #introduceyourself • 7 years agoThe long and winding road to Steemit. This is the Hello post that has the picture of 2 green budgerigars!Happy to be saying "Hello Fellow Steemians!" from my perch here in Australia... I know, that makes me sound like…katebenzin resteemedpeggyhazelwood (46)in #introducemyself • 7 years agoIntroducing Peggy and Mister Tom CatHappy to Be Here on Steemit Hi! Peggy here, and I’m so happy to be here on Steemit with you. Want to find out how I…katebenzin resteemedjoannereid (51)in #writing • 7 years agoWriting an Episodic Novel Day 1What's a Lazy Writer to Do? I'm taking my writer's struggle to the next level. Before yesterday, which was the day I…katebenzin (36)in #animals • 7 years agoDo You Brush Your Dog's Teeth?(Hey plagiarism bots - this post was originally on my website It is my original content that I updated to post here…katebenzin (36)in #introduceyourself • 7 years agoLazy Bum? Teacher? Tour Director? Writer? Which Is It, Kate?Can you believe that I’ve been a member of Steemit since August 2016 but I hadn't published a post until now? Seems I…katebenzin resteemedwestcoast (34)in #youtube • 7 years agoWhat's Your Song?Disclaimer: you might be a Boomer... if you remember these songs. I know I’m showing my age here as I write this…