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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 | By jean12 | Views [1243] | Scholarship Entry
Our morning hike through the hill tribes of Sa Pa was almost over. We ventured into the clearing half way down a steep hill, across from us; a steam flowed down the hillside. As we sat and rested, 5 westerners and our guide, I watched the local ... Read more >
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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By nomad_at_heart | Views [368] | Scholarship Entry
FLASHES A typical day of a foreigner in India: I was woken up by some unbearable noise in which, when I slowly came into my senses, could recognize: the hoarse voice of the lady owner of the guesthouse; the barking of her pet dog; the dreadful jangling ... Read more >
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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By cosmicmars | Views [188] | Scholarship Entry
It all started wIth a movie.Darjeeling Limited was the film that inspired me to go to India. It wasn´t easy at first, telling people you are planning to go by yourself to the other side of the world often gives you that look of: are you crazy? But honestly ... Read more >
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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 | By fernandopichardo | Views [236] | Scholarship Entry
I can definetly say that the way I perceive things in the world changed two years ago, when I was just about to begin my senior year in a private high school at Toluca, a small town located a few miles west of Mexico City. Some of my friends were starting ... Read more >
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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 | By mosquito | Views [294] | Scholarship Entry
Backpacking is a dream to many travelers and New Zealand is where my dream comes true. Being a petite Asian girl with only 152cm, backpacking is a tough challenge for the body and mind. Taking up the courage to get out of my comfort zone for a new adventure, ... Read more >
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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 | By chrisaknight | Views [2122] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry
Puja gives me a convoluted look made of equal parts optimism and boredom. Her face, a Mumbai roadmap of wrinkles caked in Day-glo chalk, is so hypnotic that it takes a moment to realize she’s requesting a handout. Not knowing proper Indian elephant ... Read more >
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 | By ethelc_chan | Views [384] | Scholarship Entry
Australia has fast become one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers far and wide, particularly the big cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Many tourists arrive to experience the popularized easygoing and hospitable trademark “Aussie” lifestyle.... Read more >
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 | By pilgrimage | Views [152] | Scholarship Entry
After pondering which of these topics I was going to explore, I came to the conclusion that my truly memorable travel experiences are an amalgamation of them all- so forgive me if I cross some lines in this story. I will try to stick to giving back on ... Read more >
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 | By lyndsay | Views [710] | Scholarship Entry
What's the importance of giving back on the road? What does that really mean to you? As a traveler, I consider myself blessed not because I am privileged to travel around but courageous to decide and just do it. Most people think traveling is a privilege ... Read more >
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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 | By amanda_yancey | Views [343] | Scholarship Entry
Have you ever had an experience that literally gave you chills? I certainly have. While living in Italy for three months, my mom suggested that I go to Interlaken, Switzerland for a couple days to visit her friends and so I did and it was one of the ... Read more >
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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 | By afaubs | Views [349] | Scholarship Entry
The enigmatic travel world portrays a wayward nomad, clad in backpacking gear and a coy, betraying smile. The foods he’s tasted, the hills he’s climbed and the roads he’s walked etch lines of a map into his face. His roots twist deep and his shoes wear ... Read more >
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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 | By viramakovii | Views [376] | Scholarship Entry
The Cost of Faith I met a girl on the train to L’viv who was running away from home. Olya drinks and smokes, leading to constant fights with her mom. Her mother wants to help her kick bad habits and asks her to visit some sacred sites in Russia. “What ... Read more >
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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 | By devveb | Views [319] | Scholarship Entry
Walking through unfamiliarity gets me psyched for each passing hour. Being both physically and culturally foreign to everyone around me gives me that amazing feeling of excitement; I love how ignorance is excusable and I’m grateful to be in existence ... Read more >
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 | By myjourney90 | Views [369] | Scholarship Entry
Before explaining the main topic I would like to ask some questions, then in response of those questions I will explain my topic. In my topic there are three words which need individual explanation and also there interrelationship. The first word is ... Read more >
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