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Friday, 03 July 2009

Thursday, 02 July 2009

  • Should Women Travel Solo?


    Traveling solo can be fun, but if you’re a woman, chances are you may have been warned against taking excursions on your own.  Traveling off the beaten path by walking unfamiliar streets by yourself, talking to strangers and hitchhiking can seem adventurous and exciting; but can a woman do these things and still stay safe? More Here...

  • Where Would You Rather Vacation Over Summer?


    What would you rather do over your summer vacation: relax in the woods by a lake or spend time visiting all of the tourist sites around Europe? More Here...

  • My Pilgrimage to Hat Yai, Thailand



    With my laptop fixed, I'm finally able to share about my recent trip, something that I should have done three months ago, before my hard disc crashed on me.

    I was away on a pilgrimage trip to Hat Yai, Thailand where I took a bumpy coach ride departing from the Golden Mile Complex and crossed the Thai border via Malaysia. It took a staggering 16 hours of traveling and going through four customs (exit SIN > enter MAS > exit MAS > enter THAI) before reaching Hat Yai. After alighting from the coach, I had to transfer to a mini van where I was further driven away from civilization.

    The temple that I was heading for, was hidden away at a remote part of Hat Yai, surrounded by nothing but mountains and forest.

    Life at the temple was laid-back yet mundane at the same time. More Here...

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

  • China and Other Travels I Envy


    While China made headlines in America, my friends, Ellen, Katie, and Laura Leigh, made some smaller headlines in China with the Spivey Hall Tour Choir.

    Ellen told us stories today about the haggling made in markets full of designer clothing and accessories, the food with the animal heads still on the plates, the temples that Disney's Mulan did not distort, and the Great Wall with its many stairs. It all sounded dramatic and fun.

    Envy may be one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but I am definitely feeling envious of her recent travels. More Here...

  • Five Simple Travel Tips for Any Backpacker

    post by Teresa of artofbackpacking

    Whether this is your first trip around the world or you’re an expect at navigating countries; everyone always says their goodbyes with tips on your grand voyage. Your mother will shout “Don’t spend your money all in one place”, while your best friend will tell you to “Get massively trashed in Amsterdam!” Here are five simple things every traveler should know.

    1. Be aware of your personal belongings

    I know most backpackers don’t have a lot to begin with when they are traveling, but what you do have is valuable. Maybe you have a photo album from back home that means everything to you. Your lucky pair of socks or your trusted digital camera are essentials you brought on your trip. Keep your belongings close to you at all times. When you’re traveling during the day, make sure you have everything you need and stay aware of any strange people that might look suspicious.

    If you’re leaving something at your hostel, make sure it is properly locked and secured. Also, when traveling between countries, be aware of overnight thieves. Hold your backpack to your chest like a pillow to avoid placing it in the overhead compartment where you might doze off and lose your stuff! Keep your eyes peeled! More Here...

  • Protection and Good Luck for Taxi Drivers

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    Continuing on the theme of Thai taxis, almost all taxis here in Krungthep (and pretty much everywhere else in the kingdom, I'd suppose) are given special protection for their drivers and occupants through a variety of means.

    A monk will bless a new taxi, chanting, sprinkling it with holy water, and often marking the ceiling over the front windscreen with various designs and Sanskrit words that are meant to ward off evil, bad luck, and accidents. 

    As an extra layer of protection, drivers will decorate dashboards with various good luck charms. More Here...

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

  • At Home in Traverse City

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    If I don't stop YouTubing videos like this, I'll end up hopping a bus all the way to a Glen Lake beach in Traverse City, Michigan.

    Actually, that doesn't sound too bad, with the song stuck in my head. Sneaking away, to sleep under the stars on the white-sand beaches in the cherry capital of the world, the one city that feels more like home than the one I live in. I know I'll live there one day. I'm even changing my life goals from Renton, Washington, to Traverse City, Michigan, I think.

    It's a place I've gone to almost every summer since I was born. It's a place I have vivid memories of.  More Here...