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11 Reasons you need to stop what you are doing, pack a bag, and travel the world.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, says they wish they could travel more. Travel means many things to many people, but regardless of which definition you choose, rarely do people get past the dreaming stage and into the planning stage. Here are 11 reasons for you to start planning your trip of a lifetime now instead […]
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Mt. Fuji – Should travelers really be climbing mountains?
Just like travel, the idea of climbing to the top of a mountain has an adventurous feel to it.  It certainly isn’t something one does regularly, and I am now fully aware just why that is. Factor in what’s involved – getting to the mountain, climbing the thing, doing whatever you plan to do on […]
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Happy Anniversary! – One year down, four years to go.
A Year ago today (May 4th) this flashpacker left the states on a trip around the world.  The plan started with working over the summer in Ibiza, Spain before heading to Japan to find work teaching English.  There have certainly been more ups than downs and I’m looking forward to what’s planned for the future. […]
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Onbashira – A dangerous log ride takes center stage during a Japanese festival
There are some pretty outrageous festivals around the world. While huge music and party-type festivals come to mind, when it comes to cultural festivals, you can’t beat the Japanese. Japan has a considerable variety of festivals that take place all over the country and range from the Sapporo Snow Festival to the Hounen Penis Festival. Any flashpacker looking for a unique experience in Japan during the years of the Monkey or the Tiger should go to the Lake Suwa area (about 3 hours north of Tokyo) and take part in the Onbashira festival.
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Flashpacker Defined! – The evolution of the Backpacker
There are numerous references to the term “Flashpacker†floating around the net and it’s high time we set a solid definition to this new way of travel. After all, how can you call yourself a flashpacker if you aren’t really sure what it means?