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Manila: The Forgotten City Win Free T-Shirts from Hostel Dog Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt The Beaches and Nightlife of Boracay Island, Philippines
 
Manila: The Forgotten City

Manila: The Forgotten City

Manila is a beautiful city that boasts arts, leisure and entertainment.

Win Free T-Shirts from Hostel Dog

Win Free T-Shirts from Hostel Dog

Go Backpacking and Hostel Dog are giving away 2 free shirts!

Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

The ancient tombs and temples of Egypt beg the photographer to play with perspectives.

The Beaches and Nightlife of Boracay Island, Philippines

The Beaches and Nightlife of Boracay Island, Philippines

So you've landed on arguably the best beach in the world. Tap on the back my friend.

Launch of Travel Blog Success

Launch of Travel Blog Success

01 February 2010

I am excited to announce the launch of Travel Blog Success!

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How to Choose a Travel Rewards Credit Card

07 February 2010

Resist the urge to let your ears perk up every time you heard the words “travel rewards.”

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Posted in Budgeting & FinancesComments

Flashback Friday – Adventures in Battambang, Cambodia

Flashback Friday – Adventures in Battambang, Cambodia

05 February 2010

I spent a full afternoon cruising through floating villages to arrive in Battambang.  It was here that my motorbike guide gave me his first hand account of living through the Khmer Rouge genocide, and later invited me to eat dinner with his family.  In the most unassuming, and seemingly random location, I had several of [...]

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The Oddities of a Rural Chinese Office

The Oddities of a Rural Chinese Office

04 February 2010

It's probably about 35 degrees here, yet all the windows in all of the offices are open.

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Posted in ChinaComments

Extreme Tourism, according to Chuck

Extreme Tourism, according to Chuck

03 February 2010

Extreme tourism could lead you anywhere, so as long as you are taken outside of your comfort zone.

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Posted in Travel BooksComments

Reminders:  2010 Bloggies & Travel Blog Success

Reminders: 2010 Bloggies & Travel Blog Success

31 January 2010

Two really quick reminders. 2010 Weblog Awards Voting for the winners of the 2010 Weblog Awards (aka The Bloggies) will close at 10 PM (EST) Sunday, January 31, 2010.  Remember to vote for Go Backpacking in the Best Travel Weblog category, and Medellin Living in the Best Latin American Weblog category.  You do not need to vote [...]

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Recap:  #DCTravel Tweetup @ Cafe Asia

Recap: #DCTravel Tweetup @ Cafe Asia

31 January 2010

January 28, 2010 – Washington, DC On another crisp Winter eve, the DC travel blogging / writing community came together for drinks at Cafe Asia.  This time, I was armed with more than just my Blackberry’s camera, though I learned few people want a bright flash in their eyes at a trendy sushi bar. Next time, [...]

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Posted in Meetups & EventsComments

Flashback Friday – Exploring Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

Flashback Friday – Exploring Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

29 January 2010

After bonding with several backpackers during the bumpy bus ride from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia, we set about exploring the various temples together.  The top 3 are Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm.  Then, if you’ve still got the energy, you can bicycle or tuk-tuk around to the smaller, lesser visited sites.  But, it [...]

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How to Pack One Backpack for Six Months

How to Pack One Backpack for Six Months

29 January 2010

I knew when I packed to move to China for half a year that I only wanted to bring one backpack, assuming that at some point I’d want to be mobile for backpacking. Plus, you can’t take the cheap buses to and from airports if you have to lug a lot of [...]

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