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Stories: The Truck Painters of Pakistan
“It is good luck to decorate out trucks in such a manner,” Mr. Shirani said as we walked over to a row of young men. Each one clipping and beating out metal shapes. “And in this country, we need all the luck we can get!” Read more ...
Resources: How to choose the right guide in Nepal?
Interview at least 3 guides, whether they be independents, or from an agency. Remember, you will be with this person from anywhere between 3 - 25 days!
Suggested questions to ask and confirm:
(1) Agree on the route
(2) Agree on the price
(3) Agree on the need for porters and who's responsible for them before hand Read More ...
Travelogues: Surviving the Riots in Tibet
My mind flashed over history in an instant and with it I relaxed. This was not a random mob. No killer virus on the rampage. It was the long speculated Second Tibetan uprising. And we were in the middle of it. Read more ...
“It is good luck to decorate out trucks in such a manner,” Mr. Shirani said as we walked over to a row of young men. Each one clipping and beating out metal shapes. “And in this country, we need all the luck we can get!” Read more ...Resources: How to choose the right guide in Nepal?
Interview at least 3 guides, whether they be independents, or from an agency. Remember, you will be with this person from anywhere between 3 - 25 days!Suggested questions to ask and confirm:
(1) Agree on the route
(2) Agree on the price
(3) Agree on the need for porters and who's responsible for them before hand Read More ...
Travelogues: Surviving the Riots in Tibet
My mind flashed over history in an instant and with it I relaxed. This was not a random mob. No killer virus on the rampage. It was the long speculated Second Tibetan uprising. And we were in the middle of it. Read more ...Profile Information
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- Dave
- Location:
- Philippines
- Your Blog/Website:
- http://www.thelongestwayhome.com
- (Note: While we welcome PR professionals & Travel Industry members, they must identify themselves as such and always ask before adding a blogger to an email distribution list. Spamming users' profiles or through private messages or spammy blog posts will result in instant suspension.)
- Agreed
- Type of Blogger
- Independent Blogger
- The Destination(s) You Blog About and/or Areas of Interest
- Around the world, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, China, Philippines,
SEA ... and onwards until one is called home.
- Travel Type:
- Adventure, Budget, Solo, Backpacking, Photography
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Jim Lesses commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
New Post: Musicians Below New York
One of the many things I love about New York City is the range of amazing musicians and singers who eke out a living performing across the city’s subway network. Actually, ‘eke out’ may be the…
Jim Lesses commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
new Post: Make Your Dream a Reality In my first post for 2012, I mentioned that many people have found ways to indulge their love of travel, often for extended periods of time, and that if you are prepared to make the commitment and sacrifice, you…
Andy Graham commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
Did you know there is a phrase called, "Losing the plot," to describe long-term travelers who have their minds drift into almost crazy. This person often brings up strange topic in the middle of a conversation. That is how you know the…
Jim Lesses commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
Free travel guides/apps for iPhone, iPod and iPad users now available from Tripwolf. This amazing giveaway will continue for two weeks with Tripwolf giving away five free city guides/apps a day via iTunes. You can read more here...…
nod 'n' smile commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
Hi all, I'm trying to figure out travel insurance options for my upcoming rtw trip. I put up an extensive post regarding what I know to date, but any input and advice regarding how you go about selecting travel insurance, particularly for…
Long Term Travelers
Been on the road a while? Looking for a place to discuss what keeps you going and why? List the the problems and solutions you've encountered with traveling over a long time?See More
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Christina Rozul commented on Dave's group 'Long Term Travelers'
NEW POST: Travel Anxiety!
Would like your advice and how to overcome it!
http://christinarozul.com/blog/2011/09/travel-anxiety/
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Hi Dave
I am looking thru all old comments of tbeX, looking for non commercial blogs to mutual link, I see you are looking for link too but when I saw your blog, I did not see any blogroll? are you still traveling and looking for X change. My Blog http://wishurhere.wordpress.com/
So you are officially my first friend on TBEX =) Currently, checking out your blog and really liking your posts about the Philippines. Great observations on our culture. I will definitely check back.
gography.blogspot.com
Checked out your blog and I'm stoked to continue following your journey! I don't think having a home is a mind set, I think it's where the heart lies...you'll know when you've found your home because you're heart will flutter at the thought of leaving.
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www.solofemaletraveler.com
I really enjoyed reading your blog!
I have also visited Romania: Cluj and Bran CAstle too.
I write a vegan world travel blog and share advice for vegetarian/vegan world travelers.
Please feel free to check my blog: http://www.veganworldtrekker.com
I like your style of writing as well and look forward to reading more about your travels.
You can view my latest blog on Argentina at http://moissecooper.blogspot.com/
Dan
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