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Surfing 20 Meter Monster Waves in Hawai’i

15 April 2011

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During northern hemispheres winter time the North Shore on the island of Oahu in Hawai’i is the place to be if you are a surfer. Not only are you in absolute paradise with palm fringed golden sand beaches, but you are also able to surf the biggest waves of you life – guaranteed! The Winter […]

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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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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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How to Love Taxi Rides and Avoid Taxi Scams

28 March 2011

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Catching a taxi is a fast and convenient way to get around. For that convenience you have to pay a bit more and most times this extra cost is worth it. I usually take public transportation to stay below my $25 a day shoestring budget, but sometimes I just love to take taxis. Especially when […]

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3 Successful Money Saving Strategies when Traveling

19 March 2011

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If you want to travel the world for the cost of two downtown lunches (or $25) a day you need to save money when you travel. Saving money on the road is a combination of buying where the locals buy, talking story and bargaining for a good price. Find the local spots First you need […]

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Photo of the Week: Different Bikinis in Morocco

15 March 2011

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I could not believe my eyes when I witnessed how two completely different worlds collided in a single Moroccan beach scene. I wonder where those two bikini girls read up on their customs and cultural considerations?

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4 Tips to Surfing the Longest Wave in the World

13 March 2011

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World class waves come in many different flavors. Some taste like pure fear, others leave your tongue tingling with adrenaline, but very few are so long that your taste buds are overstimulated and give up. If you’re looking for taste bud over-stimulation why not give the longest wave in the world a try? Welcome to […]

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Finding a doctor abroad

21 February 2011

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You try to avoid this situation as much as possible, but sometimes it will happen and you need medical help when traveling abroad. Right, you prepared your trip carefully, received all your immunizations beforehand, are carrying a whole bunch of powerful drugs and even got the all clear signal from your dentist. So why worry […]

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City Flick: Buenos Aires

8 February 2011

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One of my goals with this website is to get you traveling, exploring and experience what life has to offer; looking for opportunities beyond your regular office job and try something new, radical or mind-blowing. After all I just heard that one of my cousins moved to Bangkok after talking to me about all the […]

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Newsflash: Scheduled Egypt Travel

29 January 2011

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As some of you may know I had a flight to Cairo, Egypt scheduled for today (Saturday). Taking the flight would have meant arriving in Cairo just after the imposed curfew and arriving to a very unstable situation. Observing the news situation closely on Twitter, Blogs, LP Forum and a few local sources I decided to miss […]

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