Sobi: High-tech Cycling for the Backpack Traveler
Written by admin on January 2nd, 2012
Back in the day, going on a vacation meant packing bags and getting in the car for a roadtrip. However, today’s travelers are a lot more adventurous than grandpa loading up the stationwagon. Among such thrill-seeking tourists are backpack travelers, who embody the very definition of going native and getting immersed in the local culture. [...]
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Getting that Vacation Vibe for your Own Home
Written by admin on December 9th, 2011
Refresh your fridge And by “refresh”, we mean change what the fridge contains, not just restock it. One of the highlights of any vacation is the cuisine. You get to try out new and exotic dishes in your destination. If you’re the safe and sure type who would rather not try exotic food, then at [...]
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Hallelujah On The Bum(?)
Written by admin on December 5th, 2011
Risking the possibility of upsetting our resort operator friends, today I would like to sing the praises of backpacking as a form of travel. Most Americans think of backpacking as loading all of their camping gear on their backs, and traipsing through the wilderness. In terms of international travel, backpacking is a little different. Think [...]
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Creative Pastimes for Beach Vacations
Written by admin on November 13th, 2011
The word “vacation” always evokes images of sun, sand and surf. It brings to mind you under a giant umbrella, sipping pina colada while cool blue waves lap against the sparkling white sand. In other words, at least one vacation in your life must involve a beach trip. And yet, as relaxing as it sounds, [...]
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Illegal Immigration: Blessing or Menace?
Written by admin on November 9th, 2011
How can someone be labeled an illegal immigrant? How does he become one? What forces a person to do so? Illegal immigration is a common issue, especially in the US. To begin with, a person is labeled an illegal immigrant if he stays in a particular country, whether for work or residency, in the absence [...]
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