Asia
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The Many Faces of Burma
The bribery incident at the airport was the first of many collisions between appearance and reality during Sean McCarthy's stay in Burma.
Backpacking Through An Epidemic
In the hands of the Chinese propoganda department, SARS was more than a disease. It was war. Sean McCarthy concludes that the culture of the cover-up got a bashing no camouflage can hide.
Welcome to India
Meredith Westerman has traveled to 35 countries on and off for 13 years. But nothing prepared her for India.
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Caribbean
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In the Shadow of the Sierra Maestra
Ajay Nityananda witnesses the flesh trade in Santiago and comments that it is one of the most bizarre on the planet.
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Europe
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The Greek Side of March
Instead of acquiring a suntan, Elle Madison gained a greater understanding of the Greeks in the warmth of Voula's taverna.
Spotting Trains
Trains seduce Kate Matthams. Train stations mark the beginnings and ends of journeys, compared to bus terminals which are simply places to catch a coach.
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Middle East
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Beyond frequent flyer miles - the real rewards. A different kind of travel. Travel With a Heart.
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Vast, Echoing and God-like
Wadi Rum is simply one of the world's most picturesque and inspirational deserts. Philip Blazdell draws on its strength to this day.
How To Travel For Free
Aaron O'Sullivan can't tell you why he was visiting a Muslim pig farmer in a Muslim country. But he can tell you this, it was ABSOLUTELY FREE and Operation Three's Company was a success.
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North America
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The Spirit of the Maya
L. A. Vess experienced moments of connection to the past amid the ruins and mysteries of the Maya in Chichén Itzá.
Viva Mexico
From the natural beauty of the countryside, to the crowded markets, to the wild parties, Cancun is a place Christopher StLawrence will never forget.
Alone in Anchorage
Participating in the daily lives of the locals is one of the reasons Rochelle Cuyco travels. That she was mistaken for a local shows that she was successful.
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Travelogues
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A Year and a Day
8: Some Reflections on My New Life
A month into his RTW trip, Daniel Wallace reflects on his change in lifestyle and the paradox of a richness in time, with a shortage of money.
9: Baja California
Mexico is a different kind of traveling for Daniel and it's had him down for a few days, but he's adjusting...slowly.
10: From Baja to Durango
Daniel suspects being somewhat informed is pretty crucial to 'seeing' a country rather than just 'viewing' it. He hopes some Spanish lessons will help his understanding.
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Oz/Pacific
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Swagman
10: To Venture Out of Sydney
George Dunn had spent about two months in Sydney and had never ventured beyond its borders. A connection with a local enabled him to get off the well-worn backpacker trail.
11: Winding Down
With his brother about to leave town, and his own time in Sydney coming to an end, George Dunn makes an effort to experience Sydney - a bridge climb, a trip to the Blue Mountains, a booze cruise, and a 7 hour course on the evils of gambling.
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New Zealand TravelBlog
Kaikoura Whale Watch
Mike Logan got a fantastic show on his whale watching cruise off New Zealand's South Island. Total wildlife count: 6 Sperms, 2 Humpbacks, 2 Royal Albatross and 10 or more Dusky dolphins.
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South America
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Specks of Sweetness in the Jungle
When it comes to fruit, Wes Sander found the Amazon region of Brazil to be unmatched in both quantity and variety.
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