Africa
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Calamity Strikes in Series
Ethiopia will always beckon Petrus Vermaak and other travelers, despite the calamities that cause stress.
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Asia
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Straight into Another World
Christopher Wood wondered if Ganden monastery was where he would find his place in the scheme of things.
Breaking the Surface
Brian Laguardia returned to South Korea as a civilian and found that some things changed and some haven't.
Korea For Real
Paul Bolger wants to highlight the good experiences he has had in South Korea during his three years there.
From Congestion to Relaxation in Two Hours
Joel Barnard wanted to see 'the bridge over the River Kwai' and take advantage of the proxmitity of this tourist attraction to Bangkok. He was both disappointed in the bridge and satisfied by the food.
Teaching English in Thailand
Nadia Krager reflects upon her first year of teaching and comes up with four cliches that ring true of her time in Thailand.
Birth Language Becomes Foreign Language
Nick Dao returned to Vietnam after more than twenty years to find the biggest change was in himself and his understanding of his native language.
Driving, Vietnamese Style
Jennifer Hodgins thinks western countries could get so much more out of their roads if they adopted Vietnamese driving habits.
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Travelogues
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Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea
12: Magnum PI, Philippines
The Philippines is not a place for the faint hearted. But Conor Purcell believes an open mind will reward you with one of the most intriguing countries in Asia.
ClaudiAntics
Temple Summary
Claudia and Ant have had a hectic few days exploring Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
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Central America
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A Year and a Day
19: Coban, Guatemala
Daniel Wallace discovered that the Gringo Trail is very heavily trafficked. He's also a staunch defender of the Chicken Bus.
20: El Retiro and the Day of the Devil
Those of a nervous disposition may wish to avoid Guatemala on December
seventh as the Day of the Devil celebrations explode with fireworks.
21: Honduras
Daniel crosses the border into Honduras and immediately sees the
differences from Guatemala.
22: Diving on Utila
Daniel left with very warm memories of his very cold time on Utila. The diving was great and the people were fantastic.
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Europe
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The Ghost of Henry Miller
Eric D. Lehman went to Greece on a specific mission. He returned home and left someone behind.
Trip of a Lifetime
Kristi Garrett wondered if a group of Americans could, or should, still enjoy a holiday at the edge of the Muslim world right after September 11.
Travels with Liz
Merry Christmas!
Liz shares Christmas wishes from Scotland and is off to Dublin before the New Year.
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North America
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Past-Present
Meaghan O'Neill witnessed the first ceremony of its kind in more than 100
years - at Ewa Beach, known for its role in From Here To Eternity. This
gathering had nothing in common, though, with the romantic Hollywood script.
Na Pali Coast's Eleven-Mile Kalalau Trail
Yansu Ouyang and Daniel Hoover wanted to do something amazing and
adventurous. And during the 11 mile Kalalau Trail, Peanut butter, trail
mix and chocolate were their saviors.
The Great Escape
XM Radio!!
Eric Bayne shares the "how to" of XM-Radio on a PC. If you're travelling in the US, this tool could be useful.
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Oz/Pacific
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Now or Never
Merry Christmas from Perth
Geoff Sittler looks to set-up in Perth for a while.
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Travelogues
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Swagman
21: Auckland, New Zealand
George Dunn reckons coming to New Zealand and not bungy jumping is like going to the greatest steak house in the world and ordering the pasta.
22: Rotorua, New Zealand
George found Rotorua to be absolutely gorgeous, but at the same time stinks. Literally.
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South America
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A Place Above The Clouds
Nearing thirty years of age and having traveled extensively, Eric D. Lehman decided he wanted to go somewhere legendary, see a world wonder. What he saw brought him to tears.
The Global Trip 2004
Two Women, A Llama and The Bird
Erik Trinidad is in Peru, teaching the locals some classic New York gestures.
Don't Forget Your Towel
An expensive 24 hours, but what an adventure!
Simon's expensive 24 hours in Peru. Replacing his stolen camera case and equipment turned into a great adventure.
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