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Flashpacker Photography Tribute to Japan
I’ve never been through a hurricane, tornado, blizzard or tsunami. Growing up in Los Angeles, however, I have ridden my fair share of earthquakes, the biggest being Northridge in 1994. Although it was a big one (6.7 on the Richter scale), I can’t even remember where I was at the time. 12 hours ago, Japan […]
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A response to: “Why You Should Avoid Other Backpackersâ€
A recent guest post on Almost Fearless annoyed me to the point I had to write a response. Evan Carpenter, the author, makes the argument that befriending backpackers on your trip abroad is a no-no.  For the remainder of this post I’m equating flashpackers with backpackers to include myself and the rest of the flashpacking […]
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What’s keeping you from Travel?!
There are many people I know who would rather stay put in a job or situation they know than move to a new situation they have no knowledge of. They’d say, “The devil I know is better than the devil I don’tâ€. When it comes to travel, I believe this same mentality is what prevents […]
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Take a Break and Get Perspective!
When you get into any kind of routine, it can be difficult to step back and gain perspective on big picture items such as goals you might have set for yourself a while ago.  My routine for the last 20 months has been distinctly non-routine. I’ve been so caught up in my travels that I […]
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Photo Essay: Ibiza – The Clubbers
This week’s essay is part four of four and is the last part of the Ibiza series. If you haven’t been following, Part one focused on the DJs, Part Two covered the Dancers and other performers, and Part Three gave you an idea of the clubs themselves.  These shots are of the clubbers and are the types […]
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Travel Photography Roulette Round 4: Festival
This week’s contest has concluded. And the winner of Travel Photography Roulette Round 4 is… Erica from overyonderlust.com Congratulations! I have wanted to go to the burning man festival for quite a while now, but just have not been able to make it. Â I’m also totally paranoid about the fine desert sand getting into my […]
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SPOTLIGHT: Vang Vieng, Laos
About four hours north of Vientiane, the capitol of Laos, lies Vang Vieng, a city well known amongst backpacker and flashpacker circles. Up for dramatic scenery, diverse culture and a developing tourist industry?  Heard of Vang Vieng? If you’re like me, Laos is a complete mystery until you start doing some research. Unlike other parts […]
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Photo Essay – Ibiza: The Dancers
I’ve decided I’m going to post a photo essay every week, and what better place to start than where I started my trip – Ibiza. Ibiza is an island off the southern coast of Spain, 79 km away from the city of Valencia. It is a vacation destination for many, but is particularly popular with […]
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HOW TO: Choose Your Travel Destination
Close the guidebook and open your mind – the first step to choosing a destination is to spend some time thinking about what kind of trip you want to take. What kind of experiences are you looking for? What do you want to achieve from your trip? Your choice of destinations will be radically different […]
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Photo Essay – Ibiza: The DJs
I’ve decided I’m going to post a photo essay every week, and what better place to start than where I started my trip – Ibiza. Ibiza is an island off the southern coast of Spain, 79 km away from the city of Valencia. It is a vacation destination for many, but is particularly popular with […]