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		<title>Travel Math: 7 Equations for the Indie Traveler</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since mathematics is all about avoiding the gray areas, we thought we'd put some of our favorite travel truisms into equation form to demonstrate how easy it is to stop having stupid travel arguments and focus instead on what really matters - the traveling.]]></description>
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		<title>7 Things A Woman Backpacker Should Always Remember to Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does a woman backpacker "really" need to have with her before venturing to faraway places? Laura Lotti seems to know, and some of her tips might sound quite unexpected. Eventually, seen from a nomadic-spirited city girl's perspective they make sense.
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		<title>Five of the Next Big Backpacking Destinations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Albania]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some countries' governments don't seem that keen on backpackers, while others are opening up and becoming more accessible for intrepid budget travelers. Tom Coote reveals five places that - because they are inexpensive and still relatively undiscovered by mass tourism - may be the next big destinations for backpackers. ]]></description>
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		<title>How To Travel Long Distance by Bus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years Pamela has taken several long-haul bus trips. Sometimes she was prepared and other times she wanted to find the closest cliff and dive off. Here are her 8 tips for surviving long-distance bus travel.]]></description>
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		<title>Gay Backpacking: A Contradiction in Terms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Say the word "backpacking" and probably the last thing that comes to mind is gay men. But it doesn't have to be that way... and here's why.]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Traveling in Developing Countries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The developing world has a lot to offer the adventurous traveler but it's not without its downsides. Zoë Smith offers some advice on how to keep safe and stay sane...]]></description>
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		<title>Backpacking Then vs. Now: Does Travel Wisdom Come with Age?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back-packing is seen by many as a young person's game but Tristan Cano discovers that you can never be too old to set off in search of adventure - you just may do in a different style than the younger generation. ]]></description>
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		<title>10 Gear Items You Need for Any Camping Trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning your first camping trip or are you wanting to make sure you have all the essentials before you head out with the family?  Travel Gear Blog writer Amiee Maxwell, recommends 10 items you need to keep comfortable during your upcoming camping trip.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Hostel Tips, Etiquette, FAQs, &amp; More</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hosteling might be a bit confusing or even intimidating if you've never done it before. This fantastic collection of articles will tell you all you need to know before you check into a hostel dorm room for the first time.]]></description>
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		<title>8 Things that Separate Great Hostels from Average Hostels</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hostels come in all shapes and sizes with varying amenities. After a year of round-the-world travel, Adam Seper is comfortable declaring which 8 amenities separate the great hostels from the so-so hostels.]]></description>
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