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Colorado also has some of the best skiing in the world, and there are many resorts within a few hours drive from Denver or Aspen. Whether you’re an extreme skier or just learning, a ski trip is packed full of beauty, fun, and excitement. In five days, I skied Beaver Creek, Vail, Snowmass, Aspen, and […]
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Preparing for a new way of life requires change in thinking and action. Over the past few weeks, I’ve started making some changes as I transition into my life as a backpacker. Sleeping on a couch and living with less Since January, my friend Seth moved into my room in my Nob Hill apartment to […]
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If you have Jewish heritage (one parent) and are between the ages of 18 and 26, you can get a 10 day tour of Israel FOR FREE, including flights, accommodations, and all activities. A trip like this would cost thousands of dollars not to mention the time and effort of planning. Follow the simple steps […]
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Phew, this was a big week – I informed my boss that I will be leaving in January to travel around the world and made my first significant financial investment, $418 for the Hepatitis A, Polio, and Japanese Encephalitis vaccines. It’s both exciting and scary to make the first real commitments to traveling around the […]
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I’ve been thinking a lot about where would be best to start this adventure. First, I thought starting in Europe would be best to ease the transition into backpacking life. I could to learn how to live as a backpacker before I take on the more exotic places in the world. Next, I thought it […]
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After telling my friends and family about the adventure I plan to embark on, I get many different reactions ranging from “that’s awesome man, you gotta go do it” to “what are you crazy!? Why?”. I’d like to explore some of my reasons for embarking on this trip. First, I’ve always wanted to “travel the […]
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I’ve been researching and learning about world travel for at least a month now. I’m starting to get a handle on the different parts involved to make this happen. I’ve been reading a few different resources just to see what the similarities and differences are and make sure I plan this right. I recently bought […]
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The next step in planning this journey is to put thoughts together on where I'd like to go and when. This can be difficult because some places are only good to visit during specific times of the year. It's impossible to be in all of the ideal place at the ideal times. The best and […]
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In order to plan for my journey, I have to learn about backpacking. Budget traveling by backpacking seems to be a skill and an art. If I want to travel for a whole year, I will need to master this art to stretch every dollar. I've begun by reading about traveling and backpacking from people […]
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So this is the start of my journey and the start of my travel blog. Though I’ve been thinking (and dreaming) about it for a while, I’ve recently decided with about 95% certainty that I will embark on a year long round the world adventure starting in January. At this point, I really don’t know […]
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I'm a travel junkie with an IT background. I backpacked around the world for 14 months creating adventures and learning. On this blog, you'll find stories and money saving travel tips that will help you make your travel dream a reality. Enjoy! Feel free to visit my social networking profiles below or my Google+ Profile here.
