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Molly's Journey to the West

A Filmmaker, Writer, and Musician Experiencing the World

Molly O'Connor

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Molly is an evaluation & communications specialist and the CEO of Coco Canary Consulting, LLC

Posts by Molly O'Connor:
  • A 2020 and 2021 Review and Check Out The Coco Canary Newsletter To Keep Up With What I am Up To
  • Black Lives matter: George Floyd and the Twin Cities’ 2020 Riots
  • Spain: Barcelona, Begur, & Girona
  • The Year 2019: Graduation, Europe Trip, and Coco Canary!
  • Madeline Island: Ferry Rides, Fall Colors, and Big Bay State Park
  • The St. Croix River: Encountering an Outlaw
  • Washington D.C.: Memorials, Drum Circles, and Shenandoah NP
  • Prague: Beer, CouchSurfing.com, and an Impromptu Kayaking Trip
  • The 2017 Women’s March – St. Paul, MN
  • Munich: A Short Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial Site
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Welcome to my Blog

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Who am I?

Hello, I’m Molly and I live in St. Paul, Minnesota (the unceded lands of the Dakota People).

In 2013, I spent 7 months backpacking through China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, and Europe. At first, I made Molly’s Journey to the West to document my trip across the world. Now that I’m done with that adventure, I continue to update my blog with my travels in Minnesota and in other parts of the world.

It is important to note that I don’t write here as often. If you’re interested to learn more about what I’m up to, check out my monthly newsletter at Coco Canary Consulting.

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  • Munich: A Short Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial Site
  • Prague: Beer, CouchSurfing.com, and an Impromptu Kayaking Trip
  • A 2020 and 2021 Review and Check Out The Coco Canary Newsletter To Keep Up With What I am Up To
  • Seattle: Pike's Place Market, Lincoln Park, and the San Juan Islands
  • Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, and Camping in Sequoia National Forest
  • Freudenstadt: The Black Forest and Hiking in the Foothills
  • Madeline Island: Ferry Rides, Fall Colors, and Big Bay State Park
  • Presenting About My Experiences Living in a Japanese Zen Temple
  • Part One of My Road Trip: Elko, NV and Yellowstone National Park
  • Remembering Paul: A Reflection on Depression and Mental Illness
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