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Comment on 5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Travel Companion by More …

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Check out this great piece by Vagabondish about how to choose your travel companions. […]

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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Travel Companion

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

If you’ve decided against traveling solo, you are probably in the market for a travel companion. But choosing the right person to share a trip with is not an easy task – and traveling with the wrong companion can really ruin a trip. …

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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Travel Companion

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

If you’ve decided against traveling solo, you are probably in the market for a travel companion. But choosing the right person to share a trip with is not an easy task – and traveling with the wrong companion can really ruin a trip. …

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Off-peak promotions to boost hotel trade

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Meanwhile, Mukhriz said MIDE was aimed at promoting the Best Diving Destinations in Malaysia and its surrounding waters and the three-day exhibition from July 4 to 6 was all about diving, water sports and travel adventure the country …

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Backpacking in Morocco

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Where to stay and visit in order to meet fellow backpacking community? …

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Honey Moon feel for Chilled Musician after 7 years backpacking …

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Hey, we loved Koh Lanta in Thailand “Same same but different” in 2000, and we are going to celebrate our 7 years meeting in Thailand,,,,, 2 backpackers , one from France (Lyon) and one from USA (LA). We love remote places with a cutting …

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Renting a flat whilst backpacking in OZ with a WHM visa?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Basically me my brother and my best friend are exploring the idea of coming to OZ in around march 09. Now i understand and was delighted to discover the working holiday visa as we intend on a fairly lengthy stay but know our money …

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Traveling with food questions

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Hi All, We will be traveling next month with 3 day’s worth of food to cook at the destination (most of which I’d like to have prepped/cooked for minimal work on arrival). In planning I’ve come across 4 questions that I’d like help with. …

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Ecotourism in Indonesia

Monday, July 7th, 2008

What do you think about ecotourism ? …

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Sichuan Restarts Its Tourism Markets

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Meanwhile, some of tourism markets in Chengdu except for Dujiangyan, Pengzhou, Chongzhou, and Xiling Snow Mountain in Dayi, and those in Bazhong except for the Guangwushan Scenic Spot as

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What to eat in Amsterdam

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Those who are Amsterdam-bound for the first time often wonder what types of food the city is known for and what they should try that isn’t common elsewhere. This isn’ta major foodie destination, but there are still a few things you …

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Qatar Gov launches new statistics website

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

A new statistics website has been launched for Qatar at http://www.qsa.gov.qa/ - which is great, because as things are changing so fast many of the statistics quoted not just on websites but on major and respected news and facts sources …

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South Bay foodie destinations

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

I think they are opening another Esther’s in the shopping complex with the Walmart, next to the Trader Joe’s on the corner. Near the Daiso. Those two blocks in Mountain View is fantastic (for a suburb), it got Daiso, Esther’s, …

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The Old Shoe-Seller

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

I am in the process of adding some old photographs to the website. I was particularly intrigued by the image of a shoe-seller and repairer below, not because it showed how much some things had changed, but because it showed how little …

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Alternative Tourism Strategies In The Sultanate Of Oman By Ruqaya …

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

As these tourists would pay for sightseeing and ecotourism trips in addition to staying at hotels, they are therefore the market segment Oman should focus on; those that wish to experience the vast richness of the natural surroundings …

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Female Traveling Solo to Tambopata

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

I am a female in my mid 30’s traveling solo to Peru in July and August and wanted to see if anyone was interested in spending 2 days at Refugio Amazonas and 2 days at Tambopata Research Center in the Amazon. I am concerned about hiking …

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RE: Traveling in Germany and Italy

Friday, July 4th, 2008

He wants to go where there is good food, interesting things to do etc. …

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Traveling in Germany and Italy

Friday, July 4th, 2008

I need tips on traveling (inexpensive) in Germany and Italy on a budget. I’m doing research for my boss. He is going to be in Berlin for a couple of days with his sister and also wants to know a few cities in Italy he should take his …

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New San Francisco Travel Guide Out

Friday, July 4th, 2008

The Globetrotter San Francisco Travel Guide from New Holland is the perfect practical guide for visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf.

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backpacking pinoy style

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Filipino backpackers gave their insightful and inspiring, not to mention enviable, experiences on traveling around the world last night at the Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX) shop at the Fort. Five speakers shared their own travel …

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Friday Find: Vacation!

Friday, July 4th, 2008

For the first time since I began working at my full-time “desk job” 17 months ago, I am going on vacation ! What’s more, I am going back to one of my all-time favorite cities in the world: PARIS. Even better, I will be attending the …

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Traveling in Israel

Friday, July 4th, 2008

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Traveling In Bali

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

I’m interested in traveling in Bali for a month from mid-August to mid-September. I’m an American female and am wondering what the situation would be like for me to travel alone. Will I be able to meet people easily to buddy up with? …

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Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure (Nepal)

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Nepal Hiking & Trekking - From $300/Trip We offer adventure trips in the Himalayas (Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, India). Trekking trips, cultural tours, wildlife safari, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, mountaineering and climbing …

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Going backpacking - what to buy, sleepsheets?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

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Traveling in the Far East

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

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Traveling without a passport within Thailand?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

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The vacation president rests

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

According to Mark Knoller, a CBS White House reporter who keeps meticulous records, as of this past March, Bush has totaled 452 vacation days (1 1/3 years worth) during his seven-plus years as president. This eclipses the previous mark …

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RE: Traveling to Cairo with 3 kids (9yrs, 5yrs, 2yrs) ?? Is it a …

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Thanks for all your advice..The heat won’t kill us for three days so it may be we’ll make our first (and most probably won’t be the last) trip to Cairo. The hotel tips are really great advice with children.

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Ecotourism

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Ecotourism - Another Kind OF Package Holiday By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ken_C._Morris.

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