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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
Why I Love Cairo – Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
Grace Hodges Clark loves Cairo. After reading this, you may also.
The Family Life: Can your time abroad be enhanced by homestay? – Costa Rica, Central America
A little piece of Deanna Wertheimer’s fate was determined by her choice against homestay as an undergraduate for her year abroad in Spain. When she went to Costa Rica for a five-day stint, she got som
A Nation Without Hope – Cambodia, Asia
Traveling through Cambodia, Anne Katharine Wales found that in the midst of despair, there is hope.
Journey of Drink Through Europe – London, Rome, Greece, Germany, Dublin, Scotland, Europe
When Fiona Sanguinetti left for Europe, she wanted to see the requisite cultural sites, but, more importantly, she wanted to mingle with the locals – what better way than in their drinking establishme
From Contras to Comfort – Nicaragua, Central America
Justin Dupée and his friend found the peace and tranquillity they had been looking for in a country that has a reputation for strife and conflict.
Hotel or Hostel: How To Choose – World Travel
Hostels are a better value than hotels, right? Don't be too sure, writes Steve Hansen.
Germinating the Truth: A Cosmopolitan Traveler’s Perspective on the Antibacterial Craze – Travel World
Germs are hot. Lately, we’ve been hearing about them everywhere. But are they really that dangerous? Here's what Susan Michelle found from her research.
The Traveler’s Therapist – The World
Marcia Starkman, psychotherapist and traveler, knows what it's like to travel with excess baggage – the emotional kind!
Colombian Guerilla Contact – Colombia, South America
Travelling around Colombia is an amazing experience. Roy Jones finds, though, that choosing where to go and actually getting there is not always a straight path.