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Alto de la Linea or "A right of Passage?"

COLOMBIA | Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By margitpirsch | Views [2113]

The bar of what is "too hard" or maybe even unacceptable is getting raised each time I make it through something I didn't expect or - at least- I thought I can just tuck it away and move on -beyond the experience - and get stronger.... Read more >

Newcastle to Port Stephens

AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1649]

After two days sitting comfortably in Newcastle the weather was looking a lot better. I made a decision to give up rough weather unless i get caught out there unexpectedly. with my new philosophy on cruising being that i dont have plans, i dont ... Read more >

Santiago Sloths

CHILE | Sun, 13 Sep 2015 | By jorjejuanita | Views [1542]

Santiago Sloths The original plan in Chile was to head straight up the Andes and do a weeks skiing, However the associated costs and it being fully booked had conspired against us. We did manage to find a budget option but not until the ... Read more >

Calligraphie japonaise

JAPAN | Sun, 19 Oct 2008 | By angeours | Views [1487]

Ah....la calligraphie japonaise, on en a tous entendu parler, meme moi l ours des montagnes!!! Bon, j ai vu un gars dans la rue hier soir dans le quartier vivant de Sapporo by night, il etait penche sur sa calligraphie, hyper concentre, l air un peu ... Read more >

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

INDIA | Sat, 1 Mar 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1276]

Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a maze of trails, lakes, and ponds and a guide seemed like the best way to discover its treasure of birds. All of the other guides pointed to Govind when we said we wanted a bird guide; he is undisputedly the tops.... Read more >

Traveling in Peru

PERU | Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By embtravelgirl | Views [1059]

Basically, it´s crazy. The roads in cities are usually paved, at least the major ones, unless they´re stone. Some highways are paved, but a majority of the roads I´ve been on are dirt. Still better than some of the ones I drove on in Costa Rica though! One ... Read more >

The adventure never ends

USA | Mon, 23 Jun 2008 | By alpiner84 | Views [1020]

Location: The garage at my mom's house in Evergreen, Colorado. The aspen trees are blowing around outside the window, and I think it might storm soon. My dog is snoring at my feet. Most recent meal: Granola and real whole milk! Nothing better. ... Read more >

Bangkok Dangerous

THAILAND | Sat, 1 Jun 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [885] | Video

Our Thai Airways flight to Bangkok was complete luxury compared to how we've travelled so far and we loved every minute of it. Plenty of space, complimentary drinks and tastey food and a massive selection of the latest films to choose from on the ... Read more >

Tags: chang, humidity, ping pong, scorpions

Day 16 and 17 - Kaiteriteri to Staveley

NEW ZEALAND | Sun, 14 Nov 2010 | By anijensen | Views [876] | Comments [2]

We left Kaiteriteri in the Abel Tasman National park (on the northwest coast of the South Island) and headed east back to the Pacific coast. On the way, we drove through a couple of river valleys that must have thousands of acres of huge vineyards—much ... Read more >

Antequeria

SPAIN | Sat, 25 May 2013 | By vagabondstoo | Views [872]

Not even Rick Steves can list every place of interest in his guidebooks, especially for those with interests as eclectic as ours. We decided to take a break from culture and avoid the weekend crowds at the major attraction and stopped in ... Read more >

If You Pay Someone Who Appears To be on Drugs, Get a Receipt

HUNGARY | Tue, 21 Jul 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [775]

Yesterday was my last day at the Infiniti Party Hostel. You may ask, why am I staying at a Party hostel to begin with? Well, many hostels, and all hotels, seem boring frankly-just a place to lay your head. This place seemed fun and interesting on ... Read more >

Hortabagyi National Park and Holloko

HUNGARY | Sat, 16 May 2015 | By vagabonds3 | Views [690]

SANDOR HAS THE BIRDS OF HORTABAGYI National Park wired. More importantly, he has the 4WD Toyota pick-up to squish through the wet fields to where they live. Hortabagyi sits on the western edge of the “steppe,” the same one that ... Read more >

The new Classroom

ARGENTINA | Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By doreen-b | Views [682]

I have decided to rent an office space in downtown Cordoba to make into a classroom and there I will teach English. The rent is very affordable. And to my advantage of being right in downtown will be getting college students from the two universities ... Read more >

Prepping for massage exam

THAILAND | Thu, 13 Nov 2014 | By dinagosse | Views [614]

Today we finished learning our final segment in the Thai massage sequence: the face massage. Not usually a big fan of face massage, both as giver or receiver, I thought this would be not much of a highlight of the training. I said to myself, "Well, ... Read more >

Tags: massage class

London to Barcelona

CANADA | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 | By jensen12 | Views [586]

Well here we are in Barcelona - Dancing fountains, monks in the mountains and strangely designed unfinished churches sorry to havE got of the radar IN eUROPE BUT THE WI FI IS NOT AS GOOD as in CanADA We had a good time in Londonfor three days -Tower;... Read more >

im Campervan - vom Wasserfall zur Westküste

NEW ZEALAND | Sat, 10 Dec 2016 | By bernardmarlenlilly | Views [583]

Laaaange hat es gedauert, aber wir haben mittlerweile einen fahrtüchtigen Campervan gefunden, der genügend Sitzplätze für alle 3 Familienmitglieder bietet. Es ist gar nicht so einfach einen geeigneten Van mit 3 Sitzplätzen ... Read more >

All-you-can-eat buffet for mosquitos

PHILIPPINES | Thu, 5 Mar 2009 | By joblogs | Views [520]

White Irish flesh is a mosquito magnet. David has hundreds of NASTY bites on his legs and arms. Strangely, the little critters aren't too bothered about pasty Welsh flesh. I have had my share of scrapes though. I cut my ... Read more >

Days 23-24: The Last Week Begins

CHINA | Tue, 28 Apr 2015 | By chinaho | Views [485]

Our last week begins with very warm weather, tough air quality, and a sense of familiarity tinged with that poignancy of approaching departure. It is a relief to be back in our hotel, doing laundry, and getting genuine greetings from the staff. Rob plunges ... Read more >

Tags: bamboo material, fujian tea, lacquer painting, studio visits, warm weather

Visiting Family

USA | Thu, 23 Sep 2010 | By tweber | Views [478] | Comments [2]

I am having a delightful two months visiting my family and spending lots of fun time with the kids. Enjoying Mom's cooking, walks to the park, swimming, playing basketball with Tes everytime we go outside to play, blowing bubbles, visiting friends, ... Read more >

prepartendo

ITALY | Sat, 17 Dec 2016 | By iuggyandcele | Views [425]

Quando la notte prima di partire ti sembra la "notte prima degli esami". Quando ti senti pronto a metterti in gioco davanti a una commissione fatta di imprevisti e di sorprese da gestire. Quando alle 2.04 di notte ti vien voglia di cominciare a scrivere ... Read more >

The next chapter...safari!

USA | Sun, 1 Mar 2015 | By smithtravel | Views [388]

The safari trip was so incredible we can't even start to tell all. We arrived Sunday afternoon to be picked up by Doctor (his name) and driven to Kapama Southern Camp. It was a very luxurious resort surrounded by acres of a private preserve.... Read more >

Alleppey

INDIA | Tue, 12 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [345]

Alleppey is definitely different from the places we have been so far. It cleaner, friendlier, and calmer. It is hot & humid (feels much hotter than Tamil Nadu). However, the people are much easier to get along with and are more genuine from my experiences.... Read more >

EXHALE

Hi, my name is Tom and I am a graduating film student with a passion for travelling. I have always believed that life begins at the edge of your comfort zone and through my experience I have found that travelling is the single greatest way to push yourself ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Over the hill and through the woods to Chiang Mai we go...

THAILAND | Sun, 9 May 2010 | By blackntan210 | Views [305]

Well, I wish I could tell you that my first experience of Chiange Mai was wonderful and everything I hoped it would be. But honestly, after getting put on a 2nd class bus that left 5 hours later than anticipated by the girl who took it upon herself ... Read more >

Hey Hey Revolver

My name is Stephen Badolato. I was born in California, but have lived on Long Island most of my life. I am an Eagle Scout. I should win because I have the confidence, skill, and exuberance to survive in any situation with benefit to those around me, in ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia