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Over the years, we have gleaned some wisdom (sometimes the hard way), of what it takes to make a successful trek and sometimes avert disaster.
Posted on May 17th, 2007 by astroguyz
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Whew! Our trip around the world involved over a year’s worth of planning, not the least of which was figuring out how we could disconnect from our normal lives. Any how, our recent house sit in Amman, Jordan has enabled us to compile a list of the best, worst, and the hilarious. Also, as […]
Posted on May 16th, 2007 by astroguyz
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Read all about our journey into the Holy Land.
Posted on May 15th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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After about 5 weeks in East Asia, we arrived at Queen Alia airport in Amman, Jordan, via Bangkok. Our first thought upon stepping outside?
Posted on May 15th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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From our little hotel in the Thai wine region, we had a short van ride to the local bus station / convenience store, a short wait in the flies with canned iced coffees, and a 2 hour ride in a mini bus to the next major bus station. From here, we were hustled […]
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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David and I hopped out of the airport transport van in the middle of Kosan Road tourist mayhem much to the shock and befuddlement of the other Americans who hadn’t experienced the backpackers’ ghetto circus before. “You’re getting out here?”, said a woman who was clearly destined for the resort type of establishment.
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Have a hankering to experience the benefit of military aircraft travel after you retire? Read all about our first experience with it here.
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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This is a fairly extensive set of pre - Incan ruins located between Puno and Juliaca. The main elements you will notice upon visiting the site?
Posted on February 6th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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We had a fabulous boat touring day on Lake Titicaca with fantastic weather. Our first stop, the floating reed islands.
Posted on February 6th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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This day was more about general travel biz - laundry, internet cafes and call centers, grocery/pharmacy shopping, etc. But we did have time for one tourist attraction. The British built ship Yavari.
Posted on February 6th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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