
Photo Credit: Alex.Ch
I first got turned on to these when I moved to Guam years ago, and got addicted to buying them on my first trip to Bali. They are colorful, versatile, dry quickly after washing them in the hostel shower, take up very little space in the backpack, and are just plain fun. Following is my list of top sarong suggestions for the hard core independent traveler. Read more…
Posted on April 4th, 2008 by Myscha Theriault
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During a previous budget ideas post I did for Wise Bread, fellow blogger Nora Dunn joined the discussion and pointed out just how versatile an item the humble bandana is on the road. So I got to thinking. Just how much mileage could I get out of one of these things? Following is my list of suggestions. Read more…
Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Myscha Theriault
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Just when we thought we’d streamlined packing and minimalized travel items and chaos as much as possible, we were slapped with the following reality: Read more…
Posted on March 26th, 2008 by Myscha Theriault
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I think this is a super cheap but fun idea for a group participation dinner at the hostel. Read more…
Posted on October 25th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Photo Credit: Lucerne Inn
Recently, we were having difficulty finding a room in the city of Bangor due to a huge international folk festival they have every year. Read more…
Posted on September 3rd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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One of the things that struck me about this book was the author’s sincere interest in providing her readers with the necessary tools to start carving out their “travel transformation” experiences. Read more…
Posted on September 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Written by a gentleman by the name of Brad Olsen, this book is definitely written from the younger person’s perspective. Read more…
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Flickr Photo Credit: Reef Raff
Think you don’t have the money for long term travel? Consider the possibility that life on the road may actually be less expensive. Read more…
Posted on June 30th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Flickr Photo Credit: Drab Makyo
This little coffee shop and Euro deli has been open a little over a month. Cinnamon lattes, mocha mint iced coffee, hot open faced ciabatta sandwiches, magazines and internet surfing are a few of the things you’ll find here. Read more…
Posted on June 29th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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By David A. Dickinson
Recently I had a government job offer which required me to attend an interview in Boston. This touched off a debate that seems to come up a lot in the Aroostook (or as we locals say, “the County”); What is the cheapest way to go from here to there? Read more…
Posted on June 29th, 2007 by astroguyz
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