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Archive for January, 2010

Friday Postcard: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

The cemetery of Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, but also rather problematic to reach. The only way in is through La Perla, a rough neighborhood of San Juan outside of the city walls. La Perla’s problematic history and relative isolation have lead to high crime [...]

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Good-bye, Argentina

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

Today’s post is the last in the five part series on Argentina by Alex Pollack. For more of Alex’s writing be sure to check out his personal website. Thanks again Alex for your great insights! Saturday. The sun falls in watercolors over the mountains, mountains I see only in shadows through the tint of airport [...]

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Man versus Hill in Montenegro

Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

As soon as I saw the fortress I began to regret my decision. Whoever had named this a “hill” was a master of understatement. Thick snakes of rock winded ominously around the steep, rocky crag. Built in 535 by the Romans, the rocky fortress must have been bed-wettingly terrifying for any would-be conquerors. Now I’d [...]

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Why Are People so Afraid of Hostels?

Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

When I talk about my experiences with non-travelers, the subject of hostels comes up often. I’m always surprised by how many people have never stayed in a hostel, and how many people aren’t willing to. It seems to be one of the hardest backpacking concepts for many to grasp. A hostel is an inexpensive lodging [...]

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Friday Postcard: Rastoke, Croatia

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

On the bridge in Rastoke, a small Croatian village, stands a saint with a cross. The metal shrine around him is rusting, the colour on the cross is fading, but the flowers at his feet are fresh and bright. Today’s postcard was contributed by Neha of Flying Suitcase. (Do you have a photo you’d like [...]

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9 Things to Know Before You Visit Buenos Aires

Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

This is the fourth installment of Alex Pollack’s experiences in Argentina. As he is now in his last week of language learning in Buenos Aires, he offers us a list of things he wishes he had known. Read parts one, two and three. Blogger Jeff Barry calls Buenos Aires the “City of Faded Elegance.” I [...]

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I’m Going on a Spending Diet!

Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

Well it’s early January, the time for gym and Match.com memberships. Like most people, I have high hopes for this new year. 2009 was a year of waiting for me, and while 2010 will have quite a bit of that, it’s also the year I start on my Round-the-World trip !While I intend to keep [...]

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Finding the Victorians at Highgate Cemetery

Posted on 03. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

People think it’s strange, but I totally geek out for cemeteries. There’s nothing creepy about it; for me they are quiet reserves of history, culture, and yes, beauty. I’ve written on here several times before about Highgate Cemetery in London but had never gotten a chance to visit myself until this past November. Highgate is [...]