Archive | April, 2011

Long Term Travel Packing List

8 April 2011

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“The lighter you pack, the happier you are!” After carrying my own backpack through almost 40 countries, I could not agree more with this statement. Especially when you plan on traveling long-term, say more than your average two or three weeks vacation trip, you have to stick to the pack light, stay happy motto. Before […]

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Photo of the Week: Camps Bay in Cape Town

7 April 2011

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Hiking to the summit of any mountain is spectacular, especially when there is a good view to be had. That’s the view I found when I looked down from Lions Head in Cape Town right at sunrise: Beautiful Camps Bay with the Twelve Apostles mountain range in the background.

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4 Reasons to Experience a World Class Desert

4 April 2011

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Being in a desert is like going back in time and experiencing the struggle of civilization from the very core. No water, consistent food supply or even noise – the desert is the quintessential place to let your mind wander, think about life and finally find a distraction free place to listen to your very […]

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