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Costa Rica: Fast Food Central America

Originally posted here: Costa Rica: Fast Food Central America----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Mini-America?In front of me, two heavyset, middle aged men waited at the checkout line. Each wore tank tops that disguised their girth, flip flops,…See More
Feb 22
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Feb 20
Janna Liliya commented on Paul D's blog post Asian Tour Groups: The Antithesis of Backpacking
"We only had six hours at Pamukkale (Hierapolis) so when we arrived it was decided that two hours would be spent in Cleopatra’s pool. This is a large pool with shallow spots and five meter deep parts, the pool is about 35C with Roman columns…"
Oct 31, 2011
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Study Abroad: The Best Thing You'll Do in College

Ahh... it's August again which means students around the world are heading back to college. An incredibly unique and poignant four-year span of every student's life, college is a time for experiencing new things, getting out of your comfort zone, and meeting new people. The classes, frat parties, football games, and people you meet all make college a pretty unforgettable experience. As great as all those things are, the real icing on the cake for me was studying abroad. I'd rank it as one of…See More
Aug 24, 2011
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Aug 23, 2011
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The Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/28/the-terracotta-warriors-of-xian----------------------------------------------------------------------------The main pit of the Terracotta Warriors.In 1974, farmers in the outskirts of Xi'an, China were digging up a water well when they happened to come across one of the most…See More
Jul 28, 2011
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Jul 28, 2011
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Airbnb - A New Accommodation Option for Backpackers

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/05/airbnb-a-new-accommodation-option-for-backpackers/- - - As budget backpackers, we thrive on getting the most bang for our buck. We'll often go to great lengths to save that dollar or two by sleeping on the beach, …See More
Jul 7, 2011
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Jul 6, 2011
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Asian Tour Groups: The Antithesis of Backpacking

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/06/21/asian-tour-groups-the-antithesis-of-backpacking/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Asian tour groups... in Asia (Xi'an, China). Save yourself while you still can.You're walking down the street when,…See More
Jun 22, 2011
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Jun 21, 2011
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Jun 5, 2011
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Awakening the Sleeping Dragon

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/06/03/awakening-the-sleeping-dragon/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------A clash of old and new: Beijing, China.It's no surprise that China is on everyone's mind these days.With a booming economy, the world's largest population and a highly…See More
Jun 3, 2011
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San Francisco to Beijing For $33.79

Originally posted here:San Francisco to Beijing For $33.79------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tiananmen Square, Summer 2009.I've written a couple of posts about airline mile credit card bonuses and thanks to a couple that I signed up for, I'm flying round-trip this Saturday from SFO to Beijing for $33.79.This will now be my third international flight that…See More
May 19, 2011
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Consumption: The Real American Dream

Originally posted here:Consumption: The Real American Dream--------------------------------------------------------------------------------American consumer spending habits in a nutshell.Let's face it. We, as Americans, love stuff. Stuff like 60" TVs, 2010 BMW's and $3,000 Macbooks. It's a modern day miracle that I…See More
May 4, 2011
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Why I Could Never Live in New York City

Originally posted here:http://lifeinasack.net/2011/04/19/why-i-could-never-live-in-new-york-city/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rockefeller ice rink.Ahhhh New York City... what a place.A city that has been a part of America, even before the United States existed. You…See More
Apr 19, 2011
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Costa Rica: Fast Food Central America

Originally posted here: Costa Rica: Fast Food Central America

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Posted on February 20, 2012 at 5:00pm

Study Abroad: The Best Thing You'll Do in College





British Museum Ahh... it's August again which means students around the world are heading back to college. An incredibly unique and poignant four-year span of every student's life, college is a time for experiencing new things, getting out of your comfort zone, and meeting new people. The classes, frat parties, football games, and people you meet all make…

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Posted on August 23, 2011 at 1:33pm

The Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/28/the-terracotta-warriors-of-xian

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Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an
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Posted on July 28, 2011 at 2:00pm

Airbnb - A New Accommodation Option for Backpackers

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/05/airbnb-a-new-accommodation-option-for-backpackers/

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As budget backpackers, we thrive on getting the most bang for our buck. We'll often go to great lengths to save that dollar or two by sleeping on the…

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Posted on July 7, 2011 at 2:47am

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