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Day 181: Comparing Tea Cultures

By on July 8, 2011 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

Since the Australian culture is quite closely related to the English culture, there is definitely more of a tea culture Down Under than I originally expected. People often call it “morning tea” or “afternoon tea” when they are having a snack with the beverage; a nice cup of tea is always on the list of things to do.
Hannah mentions … Read more

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Day 179: Let’s Go to Australia!

By on July 7, 2011 in Australia, Oceania, Writing

I know that most of you can’t just buy a ticket and come and join me in the land Down Under. I’d love it if you could come and visit, but in the meantime, I’ll just take you to Australia with me by giving you some of the best recent writing on WhyGo Australia, the other main site I work… Read more

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Day 178: My First Body Scan Experience, The X-Ray Tickles?

By on July 7, 2011 in North America, USA

After causing such a big fuss and drama with travelers some months ago, I finally had my first body scan experience… Read more while in San Francisco, and I must say that it was quite easy and about as un-dramatic as can be.
The process started fairly quickly. I must have been too busy tucking my passport and plane tickets in my

July 7, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }
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Day 177: Pancakes, Because People are Feeling Homesick

By on July 7, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink, Oceania

There’s been nothing quite like the good ol’ American holiday of July 4th to bring out the homesickness in just about every American abroad I know. Talking about barbecues and fireworks has taken over my blog feed lately, but I’ll tell you what, the homesickness factor became apparent in my local circle of friends a little sooner than that.
And… Read more

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Day 176: A Dilemma, Boycott an Airline Regardless of Budget Prices

By on July 6, 2011 in Random

When you’re a budget traveler, you’re always out for the cheapest price on everything: accommodation, tours and transport. Airfare typically becomes a place where I go for cheap, regardless of the amenities on board or if it costs me an extra hour or two. Heck, I’ve flown Aeroflot before from Ukraine to Moscow to Bishkek… Read more because it was

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Day 175: Russian Food, The Ultimate Tasting at Russian Tea Time in Chicago

By on July 6, 2011 in Europe, Food & Drink, North America, Russia, Soviet Travel, USA

Before heading to Chicago, I caught wind of a restaurant that serves up Russian food — one that is also run by an Uzbek chef. Uhm… Central Asian influenced Russian food? Pat knew this was immediately going to be on our itinerary. And he was right.

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Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

By on July 5, 2011 in Australia, Oceania, Thrifty Travel

Many moons ago, Pat and I moved out of our Killara apartment… Read more and into his parents’ house. It seemed like a good move because our lease was up and then we had two big international trips to partake in.
We’re now back in Sydney, back in his old bedroom, and we kind of just don’t know what to do in

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Day 173: Essential Features of a Quality Beer Garden

By on July 4, 2011 in North America, USA

I’m a little upset with myself for not having daily photos for most of the past 2 weeks, but in the meantime I’m going to fill those in with stories and photos from my recent trips.… Read more
For months in advance of our America trip, I was constantly telling Patrick, “Oh, you just wait until you see how cheap it is

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Day 172: Seeking Thrifty Travel Tips for Ebook

By on July 1, 2011 in Thrifty Travel, Writing

I love the backpacking, long-term travel community because everyone is so helpful and of the same mindset: we’re all a bit thrifty. When it comes to saving the pennies, valuing a dollar and making do with what we have, I have sure seen some of the best inspiration coming from other blogs.
Thus brings me to my reason for writing.… Read more

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Day 171: Why I Like My Life in Sydney

By on July 1, 2011 in Australia, Oceania

Living in another country, even if that country is the exotic and romanticized Australia… Read more, is not always easy. I tell this to everyone that asks me if I like it here that there are things I miss about America. At the same time, being in America would always leave me wishing for certain other things to be different. In

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