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Category Archives: Budget Travel
Overbooked :: Effects of Mass Tourism
Former New York Times and Washington Post correspondent Elizabeth Becker spoke in the Ralph Bunche Library at the U.S. Department of State about her research for Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism, published in 2014. Here are … Continue reading
Patzcuaro, Uruapan and St. Clara de Cobre
For a weekend excursion by car from Mexico City, follow the toll road west from La Capital towards to Toluca and Morelia to the towns of Uruapan, Patzcuaro and the magical artisan community St. Clara de Cobre. Lago de Patzcuaro is a volcanic lake and home to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Budget Travel, Culture, Mexico, Travel, Travel Knowledge, Volcanic Site
Tagged Mexico, Patzcuaro, St. Clara de Cobre, Uruapan
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Travel Beginner
I wrote this little piece about my earlier travels–about an attempt to travel from Italy to Egypt and beyond. You’ll read it on Medium Publications, a new online platform related to Twitter, but you don’t have to write in 140 … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Hot Climates, Memoir, Travel, Writing
Tagged solo travel, student travel, women
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12 Travel Resources for 2017
1.The Appalachian Trail – Go the distance or cross a small state for a weekend adventure. 2.Budget Travel in 2017 – Tips from Forbes 3. Camino Santiago de Compostela – Pilgrim trials across Europe 4.Electric Currents Around the World – Current convertors … Continue reading
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Gulangyu :: China
Gulangyu (Piano Island) lies off the eastern seaboard of China approximately 300 KM from Taiwan. It is a quiet place because no cars are allowed on the island. The nickname Piano Island reflects its shape and a nod to the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, History, Hot Climates, Travel
Tagged architecture, China, pedestrian-only, Xiamen
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Thumbs Up = What?
Hey Bud, what are you thinking? Do you know what thumbs up means in Iraq or Sardinia, Thailand or Turkmenistan? Do you know this guy? I don’t. If you’re smart, you won’t travel with him! Thumbs up could be offensive in many cultures. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Culture, Travel
Tagged culture, how to, independence, Slow Travel, tips & tricks, world travel
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In which Nellie Visits the Mount Lavinia Hotel
In which Nellie Visits the Mount Lavinia Hotel. via In which Nellie Visits the Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Posted in Budget Travel, Culture, Hot Climates, Spiritual Shrines
Tagged Sri Lanka, women
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Walking as Transportation
Books about Walking The Complete Guide to Walking, Mark Fenton. Written by an editor at Walking magazine, this comprehensive how to guide, takes you from inertia to regular walking. Exceptionally useful book aimed at the beginning walker or occasional exerciser. A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Budget Travel, Education, Geography, History, Nature, Outdoors Life, Planning, Publications, Travel, Walking, Writing
Tagged global citizen, nomad, outdoors, reference book, Slow Travel, travel health, travel journal, walking, world travel
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Meet People :: Get Your Hands Dirty :: The World :: Close to Home
Meet People * Cultural Programs * Volunteer * Work Exchange * Travel …get started with your dream of helping people and reaching out….meeting new friends….BE the change you want Applications accepted during July, 2014 * Virtual Student Foreign Service – online … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Education, Networking, Organizations
Tagged Crowd-sourcing, culture, diplomacy, global citizen, how to, networking, nomad, outdoors, resources, solutions, teach, tips & tricks, volunteer, world travel
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Panama Canal :: Do It Yourself
Viewing the Panama Canal from a cruise ship might not be the best vista. Canal bound cruise ships are so large and the decks so far above the water line that you can’t see the interesting activity below in … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Geography, History, Hot Climates, Nature, Travel
Tagged birding, boats, canal, Caribbean, escaping winter, independence, nomad, outdoors
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