Africa
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Searching for Something
#8: A Woman in Cairo
So far Tutti feels like she's living up to her resolutions, even if she doesn't like being a repressed woman in Egypt.
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Asia
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The Korean DMZ: A Propaganda Playground
Kari Frizzle's experience in visiting the Demilitarized Zone of North and South Korea feels like some strange 'Propaganda' theme park ride.
Chasing the Dragon
While travelling through remote Indonesia, Dylan Hird finds out there's more than one way to chase a dragon - just be prepared to stray from scheduled services.
Sipping Wine
During a tour of a local village, Melissa Vander Kooi is allowed to partake in a ceremony normally reserved for men only.
My Son
Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Melissa Vander Kooi felt like an outsider until she went to volunteer at a local orphanage.
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Travelogues
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What Do Travellers Do All Day?
#4: Waiting for Inspiration in Laos
She can't make up her mind about Laos, but Meg is learning the truth of the saying "a lone traveller is never alone."
A Round-the-World Journey to Find a New Home
March 20th 2002: Kampong and up north, Cambodia
Jake and Eddie's journey from Phnom Penh to Kampot, Kampong, Kratie, Stung Treng and the Laos border, where a little bribe eases their way.
March 22nd 2002: From the South all the way to Vientiane, Laos
Tired of the party traveler party scene, Jake and Eddie make a new plan for their journey. One that will take them away from SE Asia. They use the heartless city of Vientiane to gather themselves for the next stage.
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Europe
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The Portugal Travel Guide
The Algarve at a Glance
Feed your love of almonds, find a mix of modern and traditional, and by all means do not forget the beaches and the cities.
Algarve Photo Gallery
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Travel Stories
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Dorset Duck Pond
It's a delightful experience to stay at an English Bed and Breakfast. While walking the grounds, Joanne Paul broke one of the primary rambler's rules - she disturbed the cows.
An American in Dorset
Joanne Paul was once again able to experience the magic of Dorset, even if it rained almost every day.
An Easy Choice
Joanne Paul wonders why people would choose to stay in London hotels when Dorset B&B's are so much more charming.
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Travelogues
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Boatgirl
#7: More London Delays
Kirsty might love England, but really, shouldn't it be just about time for the bloody boat to get going?
#8: Welcome to Spain
Back to the Continent, and the search for sidra is on, amidst the supposed hordes of pickpockets in Barcelona.
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Middle East
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Aleppo, Syria
For those on the classic Istanbul to Cairo route, Aleppo is perhaps the first taste of the real East. Philip Blazdell found the city to be a combination of all the things he loves about travel.
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Travel Stories
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Yes Mustafa, There IS a Santa Claus
Campbell Smith contends that Santa does not live at the North Pole. In fact, all of our ideas of Christmas must be re-evaluated because Santa is actually Turkish.
Turkish Smells
Olive oil is the bloodline of Turkish cuisine and Rachel Kaufman believes it's the reason she had been in Turkey one and a half weeks and already smelled like a Turk.
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Travelogues
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Searching for Something
#7: Heartfelt People & Visa Hell
Tutti's Thailand passport presents a few problems in Turkey, and she still can't quite get used to cups of tea appearing from out of nowhere.
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North America
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The Rural Oregon Travel Guide
Tillamook
Head up the coast, or just west from Portland, to visit the cheesiest town in Oregon.
Portland, OR Travel Guide
Portland's History
The origin, early years and not-exactly-glamorous past of a city that was almost named Boston.
Victoria, British Columbia
On a Crescent Moon
Barbara Ballard enjoys an evening under the stars, involving sea kayaks, star gazing, and fresh crab for dinner.
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Travel Stories
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The Last Easy Day
Most people view the Copper Canyon from the comfort of a train carriage. Leanne Wells and her husband saw it from the perspective of the local Tarahumara Indians as they hiked through part of it.
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Oz/Pacific
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Gunning Cradle Mountain
Gerald Moller hiked a supposed eight hour trail in under four hours. And he still found time to take plenty of photos.
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South America
Travel Stories
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Blow-outs, Buses and Booze
Andrew Bruton reckons if you travel in South America you'll probably have an accident or two, but what's certain is that if it's not a fatal one, you'll absolutely love it.
Women and Waterfalls
In a land rife with poverty, violence and growing discontent, Stephanie Lemieux danced in the middle of a stream with a stranger who did not speak her language.
Puerto Natales - Puerto Montt
Nicky McLean describes the three days aboard the ferry running from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt in southern Chile.
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Travelogues
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Worldwide with Wee-Cheng
#16: We Swam with Sharks, Sea Lions, Penguins & Iguanas in the Galapagos
Wee-Cheng is the only creature that didn't come to the Galapagos by accident. The gay tortoise is another matter.
#17: Quito, Ecuador: Life is a Philosophy at High Altitudes
The guidebooks label Guayaquil "dangerous" to keep the Pacific crab a secret, but ultimately it's Quito's friendliness that must be left.
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