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Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:05:24 -0800

Dave Lee’s Interview with The Trip Chicks
During the half hour interview, I talk about my decision to travel around the world.Join Go Backpacking on Facebook for...
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Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:52:31 -0800

Ghost Town
When does the second biggest city in Colombia become a ghost town? It may get quiet on Sundays, but I have never seen...
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:55:43 -0800

The Longest Way Home Travel Blog ? Blog Archive ? The five stages of long term travel
I can relate to a lot of what you said. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed staying in one place after 15 months of travel until I found Medellin, Colombia, and stopped dead in my tracks. I called it home for 5.5 months, and still see myself going back...
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:57:38 -0800

Web Earnings for December 2009
Happy New Year! After my record-setting month of November 2009, I expected to see a dip in December. Plus, with the holidays...
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:00:19 -0800

Backpack with Brock On A ‘Round the World Trip
I remember reading Brock Groombridge’s first e-mail to me while I was sitting at a computer in the reception area of Casa...
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:52:38 -0800

Ringing in the New Year
I was lucky enough to spend New Year’s Eve with one of the most amazing families in Medellin. I met them through a...
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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:12 -0800

Pros & Cons for Backpacking Cuba
Beautiful beaches with crystal blue water and the purest white sand make it hard not to just sit around all day and drink...
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Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:01:26 -0800

Nerdy Nomad ? December Earnings Report
Happy new year! Now that I have a few years of earnings on record, I can semi-forecast low months, and I knew December would be one of them (especially coming off a fantastic November). People are more occupied with the holidays, travel and family. ...
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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:18:26 -0800

La Catedral
For the photo of the week, this is a picture from La Catedral (The Cathedral) which used to be a prison built by Pablo Escobar,...
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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:00:12 -0800

Video – Living the Dream
Join Go Backpacking on Facebook for updates, plus exclusive travel photos and videos. Buy your travel insurance from World...
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Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:00:53 -0800

Friday Flashback – Visa Run to Burma & Koh Phayam
After visiting the popular islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, I was anxious to go a little off the beaten track. The...
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:41:03 -0800

2009 In Review: Did You Focus On What You Really Wanted? - Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
Yaro - Thanks for sharing so honestly and hope you have a fun, social New Year! I sat in that same Max Brenner in late January 2008 at the start of my dream trip around the world. This year, I wrapped up 1.5 years of traveling with 6 months of...
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:00:04 -0800

Photo Essay: Clown Trash Bins of Banos, Ecuador
I've seen them in other countries but never on a scale like in Banos.Join Go Backpacking on Facebook for updates, plus...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:09:55 -0800

My Christmas Update: Reflections After 1 Year Living Abroad | Thrilling Heroics
Congrats on the year abroad and good luck in 2010!
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:30:37 -0800

Up In The Air: The Ultimate Travel Movie?
One of my family’s Christmas traditions is to go see a movie together. This year, a consensus was formed around George...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:30:08 -0800

Souvenir Spotlight: Tibetan Prayer Wheel
Inside the prayer wheels are scrolls of paper with Om Mani Padme Hum written on them.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:54 -0800

Go Backpacking: The Top 11 Posts of 2009
As we approach the end of 2009, I wanted to share the top 11 most popular posts on Go Backpacking, based on page...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:30:45 -0800

The Mexican Tradition of Nochebuena
For the main course, young and old enjoy the quintessential Mexican comfort food, pozole.Buy travel insurance from...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:30:08 -0800

Destination Asia: Pruning Your Itinerary
Slimming down your route is full of hard choices. (Photo: David Lee)Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely...
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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:30:05 -0800

Internet vs. Newspaper: Good Writing Is Good Writing
The future of the printed word, whether in newspapers, magazines or books, seems in question.Buy travel insurance from...
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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:30:32 -0800

Encounter With The Magnificent Mountain Gorilla – Berengei Berengei
There are seven habituated gorilla groups in Rwanda that tourists are allowed to visit. Buy travel insurance from...
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Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:00:16 -0800

Recap: The 2nd DC Travel Tweetup
Stephanie and I would like to thank everyone who made it out.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's...
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Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:00:44 -0800

The Heavenly La Maison du Chocolat
My chocolate habit spiraled out of control on my trip around the world. Once I landed in New Zealand and saw convenience...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:25:06 -0800

Santa’s Been Here
I don’t know what kept drawing me back to this picture for this week, but I really love it. It’s in front of a...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:00:39 -0800

Video – Waterfalls of Patagonia (Kayaking)
_ On a bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Nepal, a pair of serious but unassuming young kaykers (Rob & Rosie) were sitting...
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