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Cuba Video: Habana Vieja

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This video of the people going about their daily lives in the streets of old Havana really matches up with what I’ve always imagined in my mind.  Wonderful music too.

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Friday Flashback: Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang

Friday Flashback: Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang

Tubing in Vang Vieng was the driving force behind my visit to Laos.  It turned out to be as good a reason as any, and I was glad to make it to the little backpacker haven for my 32nd birthday as well.  I celebrated with rock climbing by day, and Korean BBQ and beers by [...]

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An iPhone App for Travel Health

This is a guest post by Lorraine Aubert. If you want to guest post on Go Backpacking, please read more here.
There is a new addition to iTunes’ line-up of travel apps. The app, called Travel Health, is based on the book, “Travelling Well” by Dr. Deborah Mills, a travel medicine specialist in Australia. While [...]

Posted in Reviews, Travel Health & InsuranceComments

Photo Essay: Signs of South Africa

Photo Essay: Signs of South Africa

The signs of South Africa reflect two realities coexisting within the country hosting 2010’s World Cup: the diversity of wildlife, and the high crime rate.

Posted in Features, Photography, South AfricaComments

#Rwanda Trip: Vaccinations & Preventing Malaria

#Rwanda Trip: Vaccinations & Preventing Malaria

For such an exotic, far-flung trip to central Africa, there isn’t a whole lot I need to do in terms of preparing for my Rwandan adventure.
After backpacking for 15 straight months, and always being on the go, the process has become like second nature to me.  I know what I will pack, and how I [...]

Posted in Rwanda, Travel Health & InsuranceComments

Lunch at Blue Ribbon Sushi (Manhattan)

Lunch at Blue Ribbon Sushi (Manhattan)

My next dish was an appetizer of salmon tartare with a quail egg, scallions, and soy sauce.

Posted in Features, Food, New York City, ReviewsComments

#Rwanda Trip: The 6-Day Itinerary

#Rwanda Trip: The 6-Day Itinerary

In less than two weeks, I’ll be exploring the Rwandan countryside in the heart of Africa.

Posted in Features, RwandaComments

Dogs & Beers: DC Travel Happy Hour #4

Dogs & Beers: DC Travel Happy Hour #4

March’s venue, as chosen by Stephanie of Twenty-Something Travel, was The Big Hunt.

Posted in Features, Meetups & Events, Washington-DCComments

Video – The Stunning Landscapes of Iceland

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Friday Flashback: Splurging in Vientiane

Friday Flashback: Splurging in Vientiane

I stopped in Vientiane for 4 nights of boutique hotel bliss and top notch French food.  I found there was actually quite a bit to do in and around the capital city of Laos.

Pakse Pitstop
A Deluxe Apartment in the Sky – photos from the only boutique hotel of my trip.
My 3-Course Lunch at Le Central [...]

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