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How Many Countries Have I Visited?

Often times, I would joke with my friend who was a flight attendant about how I traveled to more countries than she has, even if she had the travel benefits I was lacking. That's just to show you how much money I spent- or should I say, invested on my own education of the World in the last few years. So here it goes.... Canada: Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island USA: New York, New Jersey, ...

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10 Things I want to Do Before I die!

For many of us, death can be scary. It can happen today like it can happen tomorrow but below are 10 things I'd like to do before I die. Skydive in Taupo New Zealand, the capital of skydiving in the world. Bungy jump in the Swiss Alps. I was 15 the first time I went to Switzerland and I remember seeing young backpackers bungy jump near the Swiss Alps. It's been on my list of things to do since that day! Go ...

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Flight Attendants Dancing to Lady Gaga

The flight attendants of Cebu Pacific Airlines found an original and fun way to communicate the safety rules prior to taking off. Check out this video! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SBL6dgBBak] ...

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Our Interview on Women Travel the World blog

You can see our interview on Women Travel the World blog. Enjoy! Their story all began during the summer of 2005. While Nara was backpacking solo after almost a year of working in Dublin (Ireland), Tanya was traveling with her friend after spending a semester abroad in Torino (Italy). They write at Off-Track Backpacking a blog dedicated to travel, adventure and fun! Women Travel caught up with them and aske ...

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Nicaragua – A Backpackers Paradise!

Nicaragua, although politically corrupt and poverty-stricken is also undoubtedly beautiful, and ideal for a backpacking holiday for those wanting to enjoy nature at its best, while spending very little money. Appropriate accommodation, in the form of comfortable hostels and camping sites, is plentiful, restaurants are wide and varied, and, if you want to have a bit of a break from your wanderings, there is ...

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Malaria Pills: Do or Don’t

Prior to my trip to Brazil last winter, I made a quick stop to the Travel Clinic to get important shots for Yellow Fever, Typhoid and Hepatitis A. The doctor also recommended I take Malaria pills since I was spending 6 days in the Brazilian Amazon. There are several types of Malaria pills: Mefloquine, Malarone, Doxycycline and Fansidar. My doctor recommended the Malarone pills, which I believe are the most ...

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Eco-Tourism: Saving the Earth Without Sacrificing Comfort

[caption id="attachment_3166" align="alignleft" width="326" caption="Photo credit goes to M. Sajid"][/caption] We are all made conscious of the fact that the environment is in bad shape, and that we should all do what we can to improve it. However, when it comes to traveling, whether for business or pleasure, some of us are inclined to be a little reluctant to go for green lodging, thinking that we will hav ...

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Joining a Not for Profit Organization

[caption id="attachment_3149" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Girl in Mexico"][/caption] Poverty is evident while traveling. Whether you're meeting beggars in the streets or observing the lifestyles of tribes, you can't be blind to the kids who suffer in all of this. Most of those kids will never be exposed to education, let alone traveling. After returning from two semesters abroad and some backpa ...

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Blah, Blah, Blah, WHAT?!

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="Photo Credit: http://www.worldhum.com"][/caption] Were you ever at a train station trying to purchase tickets but couldn't understand anything the teller was telling you? Were you ever lost in a city because you couldn't read the street names? Although traveling is fun and it allows you to discover new things, you will indeed encounter some difficult mom ...

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OneTravel Blog. Check it out!

Remember our This is Why I Love My City, Montreal post? It was one of our most popular posts on the blog! You can now read it on One Travel Blog. Onetravel is a company that offers cheap tickets to travelers. The Onetravel blog is a collection of stories, tips, secrets, and experiences gathered from people living all around the world. We want to show everyone that travel brings the world closer together cre ...

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