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Out of the Comfort Zone (and into the Water)

February 20, 2010

One of our goals for this trip around the world is to push ourselves out of our comfort zones and have new experiences.  For me, that’s meant getting into the kitchen – we’ve taken three cooking classes so far – and into the air, both on planes and, most recently, hooked up to a parasail.  [...]

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Backpacker v. Flashpacker

January 14, 2010

Flashpacker: a tech-savvy adventurer who often prefers to travel with a cell phone, digital camera, iPod and a laptop.  The term also reflects a growing demographic of travelers who are forsaking traditional organized travel, venturing to destinations once the reserve of more adventurous backpackers, and the increasing number of individuals who leave well paid jobs [...]

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Busting a Backpacker Budget in Bangkok (but it’s worth it)

December 29, 2009

Many blogs and guidebooks like to proclaim that having a lot of money isn’t necessary for travel.  Lonely Planet suggests that one can experience Thailand on a budget of merely $11 – $15 per person per day, and there are backpackers whose travel spans the globe over the course of a year for less than [...]

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