February 2012

Flashpacker’s Photo of the Day – Lake Takepo

Photo Of The Day
Lake Takepo (pronounced "Take-a-poo) is the second largest lake on the South Island of New Zealand.
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Flashpacker’s Photo of the Day – Floating Market Proprietor

Photo Of The Day
A proprietor at the floating market an hour away from Bangkok in Thailand awaits new customers to sell her wares to.
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Photo Essay – Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans

Photo Essays
Masked Revelers

Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras isn’t just about Beer, Beads and Breasts. The festival and parades were actually described to us by one locals as being put on “for the locals, not for the tourists”. A family affair, outside of Bourbon street you’ll see festival revelers of all ages, and even a few local [...]

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Flashpacker’s Photo of the Day – Mardi Gras Beads

Photo Of The Day
Mardi Gras beads on a cast iron fence
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Flashpacker’s Photo of the Day – New Zealand Sea Lion

Photo Of The Day
New Zealand Sea Lion
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Flashpacker’s Photo of the Day – Hanoi Market Stall

Photo Of The Day
Hanoi Market Scene
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The Indie Travel Manifesto Gets it Right

Responses & Rants
Photo by Fernando Stankuns on Flickr

A new site just hit the web and I think everyone should go check it out.  The Indie Travel Manifesto, a collaboration between one of my favorite travel authors, Rolf Potts, and the Boots-n-all travel network, attempts to define Independent travel and create a community for those that relate to it. Here’s the video they [...]

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