It’s okay if you don’t know what to do when you come to the site. Believe me, you’re way ahead of at least one person, who doesn’t even know where to type in the web address (I’ll mention no names, but he’s one of my parents).

If you’ve got a question, hopefully you’ll find it in the list on the left. If not, email me your question and I’ll be sure to answer it and add it to the list.

Quick Tips For Using This Site
There are a few things you probably need to know up front. Most of the content of the site is located under the Choose A Destination pull-down menu on the homepage. The links listed there will take you into a section devoted to that destination.

Here is a breakdown of each section:
Choose A Destination - My travel writing and travel photos are located here.
Creative Writing - Things I’ve written that are not necessarily related to travel.
Contact - Find out how to get in touch with me.
Portfolio - I’m a Graphic Designer and you can view my Design Portfolio.
Help - Well, you’re here now so I think you’ve got a grasp of what’s going on.

The and located in the links indicate whether there is an essay or photo or both for that link.

Why can't I see the Choose A Destination menu?
If you can't view any of the pull-down menus, then you don't have Javascript enabled through your browser. (Some people turn it off to block pop-up windows.) To turn it on, you'll need to access your browser's preferences and turn Java on. In Internet Explorer, for example, you need to click the "Enable Java" check box.

What does the and stand for?
These icons, located in the links, indicate whether there is an essay or photo or both for that link.

Why are the photos so small?
The photos are small so that the page will load more quickly. By clicking on each small photo, you can view a larger version in a new window.

When I click on the photos to enlarge them, nothing happens. What the hell is going on?
If a new window does not open when you click on a small photo, you probably have a preference called "Block Pop-Up Windows" turned on in your browser. To see the images larger, you'll need to disable this browser feature.

What is your favorite color?
I've always hated this question because I love a lot of different colors. But I guess my favorite would be Carolina blue.

How can I go from one Destination to another without going back to the homepage?
You can change destinations (for example, from Australia to Spain) by choosing a new location from the Choose Another Destination pull down menu in the upper left corner, under //Journal of Rachel Stikeleather.

I love your site and I want to hire you/publish your writing/ have you design my site/marry you. How do I make that happen?
First off, the answer is Yes! Secondly, you should contact me via email at rachel@austintoaustralia.com

Where can I view more of your design work?
If you would like to see my design portfolio, you can do so by clicking the Portfolio link in the upper right corner of each page.



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