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What You Don’t Know About Laos
Blog, Photo, ThoughtsMention Laos, and most South East Asia backpackers think of tubing in the Vang Vieng. Most will pass through the country without ever learning of its dark past. During the Vietnam War, the US waged ...
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We are DISTRIKT
Blog, VideoDISTRIKT is an electronic music collective that hosts a furious dance party at the annual Burning Man Festival. This video captures the energy and beauty of all who are a part of DISTRIKT.
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Hiking Up Kawah Ijen
Blog, PhotoKawah Ijen, or Ijen Crater, is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is part of a scenic mountain and volcano range. The actual crater is filled with a beautiful blue acid lake. The acidity is caus...
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Extend your Life with Travel
Blog, ThoughtsEveryday we are bombarded with messages on how to extend our lives. Exercise daily and you’ll live longer. Don’t smoke because you’ll die young. Eat this, do that, don’t drink this, don’t do that. Sc...
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India Is… Timeless
Blog, VideoI entered the 'India Is Global Video Challenge', sponsored by the Government of India. Although not a win, probably because the stock footage I gathered of India doesn't present the country in a very...
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Western NGO’s in Africa: Do they even help?
Blog, Thoughts, VideoThere are thousands of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from Western countries, attempting to help African nations by providing funding and/or volunteers. In 2013, I traveled to Tanzania to ...
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A Banana Pancake Trail
Blog, Thoughts, VideoThe “Banana Pancake Trail” is a term given to the well-trodden backpacker route within South East Asia. It is a beautiful part of the world, yet many criticize the lack of cultural authenticity, due ...
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Winter in Iceland
Blog, VideoLast winter I, along with 5 other friends, had the opportunity to visit Iceland for a week. To top it all off, we were able to ring in the New Year midway through our trip! It was definitely a memorab...
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Day of the African Child
Blog, UncategorizedOn June 16, 1976, a group of young students and youth were holding a peaceful protest in South Africa. Sadly, hundreds were shot and killed by government officials and police. The Day of the African ...
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Stone Town Stroll
Blog, VideoStone Town is the main city on Zanzibar, a small beautiful island off the coast of east Africa, which is part of Tanzania. Unlike mainland Tanzania, the majority of residents on Zanzibar are Muslim, a...
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Burning Man: Day to Night
Blog, Festivals, VideoAlthough, no video can ever even come close...
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Hostelife: Living in a Hostel Long Term
Blog, Thoughts, VideoGoing on a long term journey means you may find yourself living in a hostel for an extended period of time. This thought - living in a dorm room, on a bunk bed, with random people, and no privacy - ...
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