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On the Gringo Trail

On the Gringo Trail
by Gary Hare on January 11, 2009 in Caribbean & Latin America

About backpacking in Central America.

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Traveling with Groups: How to Keep Your Sanity and Avoid Mutiny

Traveling with Groups: How to Keep Your Sanity and Avoid Mutiny
by mox on January 3, 2009 in Tips

Traveling with a large group of people can be an amazing experience or a series of mishaps and frustrations until you can’t wait to leave. Travel is supposed to be fun, so make it fun. Here are some suggestions for avoiding and dealing with problems as they arise.

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Traveling with Wet Clothes: Common Solutions for a Common Problem

Traveling with Wet Clothes: Common Solutions for a Common Problem
by mox on January 3, 2009 in Tips

If you’re an avid backpacker, you don’t let the rain stop you. Snow Storm? So What. Hail? Whatever. Your clothes get wet frequently, be it from sweat, rain, or showering with them on. We’ve all been in this position and have to decide what to do. Below I will offer some of my suggestions to keep your clothes dry and you happy.

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One Piece of Gear No Traveler Should Ever Forget

One Piece of Gear No Traveler Should Ever Forget
by mox on December 21, 2008 in Tips

Avid backpacker? Extended traveler? Luxury traveler? No matter which, this one piece of gear comes in handy. It’s small, lightweight, cost under $15 and you’ll use it daily. Once you have one, you’ll never travel without it. You’ll even begin using it at home because it’s so practical, so easy to use, and takes up so little space.

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Five Things the Guidebooks Didn’t Tell You About the Inca Trail

Five Things the Guidebooks Didn’t Tell You About the Inca Trail
by Wahya on December 17, 2008 in Peru

An illustrated guide to a successful, life changing journey to Macchu Picchu.

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Greek Odyssey

Greek Odyssey
by sue mcverry on December 2, 2008 in Greece

Opting for early retirement meant that our work/life balance was about to change. Why not take a year to travel – a gap-year in middle age?

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Take a Hike

Take a Hike
by chessgolf on November 10, 2008 in New Hampshire

Hiking in Mount Washington New Hampshire is no walk in the park.

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Backpacking Myths Busted

Backpacking Myths Busted
by Lauren Baldwin on October 11, 2008 in Budget Travel

What to expect when traveling as a backpacker.

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Solo Backpacking Tips

Solo Backpacking Tips
by Mj Ces on August 11, 2008 in Adventure Travel

Be safe when you go hiking and backpacking by yourself. Follow these simple tips.

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Experience Metro Manila for Less (or Even Free!)

Experience Metro Manila for Less (or Even Free!)
by Chelsearth on August 11, 2008 in Philippines

The backpacker’s and city dweller’s guide to the Philippines’ capital city on a shoestring that’s worth every sweat and peso.

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