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August 10, 2008

Bangkok journal: Dining in Bangkok

a review of Suan Lum Night Bazaar, a place to eat in Bangkok, Thailand. Only opens at night, has shopping area too but the main attraction is to dine out with live music and many choices of food. [Read full review]

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Ecotourism growth industry for Maori

When it comes to promoting our country to the world, a lot of emphasis goes on our scenery and clean green image. But what about our history and culture - the stuff that makes us unique?

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Ecotourism growth industry for Maori

Traveling Benefits

One of the best benefits for working with the top hotels in the world was of course the constant traveling and eating in restaurants and the site inspections.. of different hotels. But with all the traveling , I also benefitted from …

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‘Pineapple Express’ review: Stonerhood of the traveling pants

The bromance genre is alive and well and it just gave me a pickle craving.

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‘Pineapple Express’ review: Stonerhood of the traveling pants

August 9, 2008

Traveling in Arabia

I would like to do some traveling in the Gulf in April. SInce I have ten days I would like to do some combination of Qatar, Bahrain and/or Kuwait. Any suggestions? Is it easy to go between the countries, or is the visa hassle too …

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Traveling in Arabia

Back and Busy

Also, I got word from my insurance company that the travel insurance covers costs regarding bodily injury, or so it seems. Looks like I’ll be forking out the dough for a new camera. Le sigh. In other news, I’m 61% Texan: …

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Looking for 1-2 traveling partners to Tibet from 8/29 to 9/8

We have already submitted our Tibet permit applications via a local Chinese travel agency, and we are looking for 1-2 more people. …

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Alexis Bledel's pants are traveling to New Orleans

Alexis Bledel is stumping for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, but she’s also talking about what her (and your) old jeans can do to help the less fortunate. » PLIGG_Visual_RSS_OriginalNews.

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The Mini-W Reviews: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

As a big fan of Ann Brashare’s very popular book series “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”, when the first movie adaptation of the series came out, I was thoroughly excited. After being mildly disappointed with the first movie, …

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“Pelosi’s Vacation” ~Day Six~

Maybe we found the real reason why Pelosi “Dropped the gavel” so quickly last week to start her FIVE WEEK vacation without allowing a vote for increased drilling for known American oil reserves… “Although 73 percent of Americans favor …

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Traveling by Car Not a Choice Much Any More

I don’t usually travel more than 5 or 6 hours by car any more because I get bored traveling by car longer than that. Mostly it is 3 to 4 hours, which I have to do to teach at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia 5 times a year …

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Traveling Overseas with Kids: Do you dare?

… it can be hard to determine where our offspring will be welcomed with open (and possibly stroller-friendly) arms. Well dust off your traveling shoes and get ready to go abroad, thanks to two parent-savvy resources we’ve found.

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Obama connects with the plate lunch spirit on Hawaii vacation

Barack Obama had his Hawai’i homecoming yesterday, telling a sun-drenched rally at Ke’ehi Lagoon Beach Park that he plans to enjoy a plate lunch, shave ice and body surfing on his vacation but also inviting them to join him in his …

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Story " How I'm Spending my August Vacation - Yes, In Paris …

When living on a dollar income in the EU, one needs to regroup when it comes to spending money these days. But what the hell, you can bitch and moan or make the best out of a not wonderful situation. Travel in France or back to the …

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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent $28.34 -

Amazon.com has the Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent for $28.34 with free shipping.–Lightweight, one-pole design tent for two campers –Features a full-length rain fly with a large vestibule –Coleman’s Weather Tec System will keep …

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Traveling through Java - looking for hot springs resorts and eco …

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Today I watched the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Is there one person who can make you feel better no matter what? Um yeah, anyone funny. Do you own a computer? Not my own. Where was your default picture taken? Don’t have a default right now …

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The Pottery of Banyumelek Village

Row of art shops selling pottery is the first sight that you will see when visiting Banyumelek Village. This pottery-making village is situated in West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Banyumelek village is a pottery-making …

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October in Greece

Prices are low, nothing is crowded and the weather is pleasant. Plenty of events and festivals to enjoy the best fall in Greece. Weather The weather is pleasant but can get cooler by the end of the month. The trend, however, is to have …

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Backpacking the Kelty Way

No stone is left unturned in this definitive book on backpacking and camping. Helpful checklists keep you from forgetting the essentials, sidebars provide tips and observations from seasoned hikers, while lists of resources tell you …

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The Traveling Days

I may take a break as this has been a long and hard time for me as I do not like traveling very much. Our car broke down last Sunday, the day we just barely reached the city limits, and had to be picked up by my grampa. …

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Obama begins weeklong vacation

Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has taken him across the country and finally for the first time on Friday it brought him home to Hawaii for a week’s vacation .Obama’s campaign plane arrived Friday, with 17 of his friends and family …

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Mall of Asia It's all good!

I have to say I found the Mall of Asia brilliant. So big compared to United Kingdom malls, but the best place I’ve seen is Vigan.

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Confessions of a Guilty, Traveling Mom

My business travel schedule has trailed off a bit recently, but it’s still not nothing. So, given how much time I spend away from my child already, it’s hard for me to consider spending any of my precious vacation time away from him. …

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Confessions of a Guilty, Traveling Mom

August 8, 2008

No work emails on vacation

That is the first rule of vacation . I had to do this in my last job - not because my bosses ordered me to. More bosses should though. People need down time. I’m paid to work for a company - not live for them. …

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I don't check email while on vacation

And if a boss forbids someone to check their email while on vacation , they’d better allow them - or make them - leave an “out of the office” automatic response that channels all the emails to someone else, or to a few other people that …

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Rental House in Puerto Viejo - Casa Mono

Looking for a cool house to rent in Puerto Vijeo? Upon a little research, you will quickly find that your options of rental houses in this area of Costa Rica are quite limited. That’s not because there aren’t some good places to stay, …

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Using Debit Cards in Italy

One of the biggest headaches about foreign travel used to be figuring out the whole money thing. I remember the things I used to have to consider when I’d travel years ago: Should I get some of the local currency before I leave home? …

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A Look at Obama's Hawaiian Vacation Options

The nine-day vacation marks the Illinois Senator’s first time off the campaign trail since he clinched the primary in June. Obama is said to be spending the vacation on the island of Oahu, where he grew up. The Obamas have likely booked …

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body love (more reflections on Traveling Mercies)

As you might have gleaned from my last post, this book really made me think. About a lot of different things. One of the most revolutionary things I took away from this book is that I should stop hating my body. …

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