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Is there such a thing as the perfect travel partner?
You’ve decided you’re going to travel for three months and instead of traveling solo, you’ve decided you want to travel with a partner. Who’s it going to be and what are the most important things to take into consideration? The Budget Make sure you both share the same thoughts when it comes to your budget. […]
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Are flashpackers solo creatures, or do they travel in packs?
Do I go it alone? With a friend? As part of a group? This is a question of primary importance for your trip and will determine not only how your trip is structured, but much of your experiences along the way. Traveling solo results in a vastly different trip than one where you’re traveling with […]
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WARNING: Serious Security Risk for Travelers!
A very new, very real security concern has hit the world of the Internet this week and it is something every flashpacker has to be aware of as they travel. Flashpackers use the net for all manner of activities, many of which are socially oriented. If, like many travelers, you use Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, WordPress, […]
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7 Reasons why it is imperative you stay in a hostel!
Hostels are the ideal place for the flashpacker to lay their head. However, instead of sleeping in a dorm room with five other people, flashpackers will put up a little more money for their own private room. This gives them all of the benefits of staying in a hostel while eliminating one of their biggest […]
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Photo Of The Day – Geisha
I went back to Kyoto after I finished my stint as an English teacher for two reasons, both photographic. I had seen images of a temple with many of the vermillion Torii (those gates you see in the header image above) and wanted to spend at least half a day there taking pictures. I also […]
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Photo Of The Day – The Great Wall
Today I’m launching a new addition to the blog: Â The Photo Of The Day. Â Every day I will put up a picture from my travels along with a description or story associated with the image. Â Let me know what you think. My first full day in China I went on a “tour” of the great […]
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Traveler’s Warning: Counterfeit Chinese Currency
Backpackers, flashpackers and other long-term travelers have to be on their toes when it comes to safety and security issues on the road. Obviously, not enough awareness and common sense can get you into trouble and too much concern will make you overly paranoid. As a traveler, you prepare for the worst and hope for […]
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Passports, Insurance and Visas? oh my!
Regardless of where you’re going, you’re going to need certain documents to move around, the most important of which is your passport. Depending on which countries you’re planning on visiting, and your country of origin, you might also need visas and permits. Optional documents include insurance paperwork, reservation information for hotels, and transportation items such […]
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When is the best time to travel?
You’ve always dreamed of going to Egypt, your family tree has roots in Germany and the Czech Republic, and you hear the best beaches are in Thailand. You’ve got an idea of where you want to go on your trip, but when is the best time to travel? Given complete flexibility and unlimited time, when […]
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Sayonara Japan! A round the world traveler gets back on the road.
I am writing this post from the ferry that is taking me from my home for the last year to exotic new locales. I didn’t really know what to expect when I arrived in Japan. As I leave, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on the past year and share my experiences with […]