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Escape from Thailand to China – Asia

Olga Leskiw-Suzuki escaped the heat of Thailand, only to be afflicted with the China Syndrome.

Hey Mister: Wanna Ride A Camel? – Giza, Egypt, Africa

Greg Rodgers manages to survive irritable camels, bad shisha and uniformed officials for one month in Egypt.

A Single Step Towards Vagabonding

Greg Rodgers shares his escape from the corporate wasteland and his transformation into a newbie vagabond.

Don’t be a Chicken: Take the Bus in Central America

Nathan Richards pays homage to the mighty Chicken Bus – for entertainment, anxiety and exhilaration – in equal measure.

Santiago de Compostela: A Journey on Foot Across Northern Spain – Europe

Cristi Farrell had no idea that a month-long trip to Spain would cause her to quit her job, wander aimlessly across several continents two years later – and become a writer.

First Impressions of Kabul – Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia

Have you ever been somewhere that has the power to change your life completely? Stephanie Roberts discovers that Afghanistan is one of those places.

Beijing: Where the Streets Are Paved with People – Beijing, China, Asia

Want to explore Beijing? Tor Brierley explains why you should leave the cliches and pre-conceptions at the airport.

My First Skiing Lesson Just Outside Reno – Reno, Nevada, USA

A Military Monday in Cartagena – Cartagena, Colombia, South America

Kristin Mock found herself in the middle of a country's revolution.

Mexican Venice: Xochimilco – Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Christine Wuthrich found a bit of Venice and a strange sight in Xochimilco, Mexico City.

Pure Pachinko: A look into Japan’s Favorite Pass Time – Japan, Asia

Pachinko is as much a part of modern Japanese culture as sushi and sake, but what's it all about? Grab your smokes, head for the bright lights and find out with Dan Murphy.

Japan on the Cheap: A User Guide – Japan, Asia

Dan Murphy offers this guide for those wanting to go to Japan and hesitating because of its high price reputation. His tips include shoestring budget transportation, accommodations and eateries.

El Tupe (Botfly) – Ecuador, South America

Luminita Cuna returned from her jungle trip with unforgettable memories, unique pictures – and IT.

Bangkok: Bureaucracy and Bribes but Brilliant – Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Barry O'Leary's teaching experience in Thailand will be one he'll remember always – for the more obvious reasons of teaching abroad. One reason, though, stands out.

Travel to Enlightenment

Edwin Harkness Spina believes travel is one of the fastest and most effective ways to gain insight into yourself and the world – an accelerated learning environment for personal

Teaching Abroad – Contract Conditions To Look For

Kelly Blackwell provides useful tips on getting the best contract for teaching abroad.

Coming Home: Sharks Also Need Constant Motion

Jeffrey Lee finds coming home disconnects and disorients him. Reading what travelers feel, how they cope in similar situations, is his therapy.

Life and Death in Tanah Toraja – Tanah Toraja, Indonesia, Asia

Paul Dixon heads to Tanah Toraja on a search for the Toraja's famed rituals of death.

Hiking Sock Guide: Want Help To Avoid Blisters?

Your hiking socks are probably like you at work – they do a lot more than they're given credit for. Marc Wiltse outlines some important things to consider when buying great hiking socks.

Pee Pee Island: A Girl’s Guide to the Asian Squatty Potties

Sherry Ott shares some hard-earned knowledge as a way of giving back.

Travel Slogans for Bali – Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Sherry Ott describes Bali as peaceful, quiet, simple, relaxed, with great food – and the home of the $8.00 massage.

The Travel Clinic – Africa

Ron Ruby's aspirations to be a backpacker were sorely tested before he began his trip to Africa.

Trekking in the Jungles of Northern Colombia – Colombia, South America

Naithin Rogers books a trek to the the Lost City in spite of government warnings against such a trip. Read what happens to him in this dangerous, life-threatening area.

Accidental People Smuggling in Paraguay – Paraguay, South America

Problems with border controls are familiar to most backpackers worldwide. Kristen Mahan works through the complexity of Paraguayan border control