Archive | November, 2009
Photo of the Week: Baywatch House

Photo of the Week: Baywatch House

 A lifeguard house somewhere along the US coast.

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How to Beat the Backpacker Trail

How to Beat the Backpacker Trail

Let’s face it, taking a gap year to explore the world and ‘find yourself’ has become a bit of a cliché nowadays. The ever-popular round-the-world-ticket has spawned a generation of backpackers who have found themselves following exactly the same route as everybody else, complete with supposedly ‘unique’ travel stories and replica photo albums. The question [...]

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A Week in Gothenburg

A Week in Gothenburg

Visited The Museum of World Culture, the museum of the year 2009. Current exhibitions include: Bollywood A Stolen World Vodou Photos of everyday life in Haiti, taken during 2005-2008. Different thoughts on vodou. Rented Dans Paris at the library. Made a wish from the smallest wishing well I have ever seen. Saw an exhibition on [...]

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Twitter For Travelers Ebook

Twitter For Travelers Ebook

I just got home after a day of exploring Gothenburg, which I ended with a coffee in the cozy neighborhood Haga. Now, a quick reminder that the free version of Christine Gilbert’s e-book Twitter for Travelers will expire tomorrow, Sunday, November 29. If you haven’t already read the ebook, do yourself a favor and subscribe [...]

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Recent Reads: Turkish Cities, Eating in Malaysia & Living Venice

Recent Reads: Turkish Cities, Eating in Malaysia & Living Venice

This is part 4 of “Recent Reads” in which I highlight recommended posts in the blogosphere. Anil Polat blogs about 5 Turkish cities, excluding Istanbul, to add to your itinerary. Wendy Connett shows a portrait of a woman with control. Christine Gilbert shares her thoughts on travelling for free. Adrianna Tan very well knows that [...]

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The Ability to Be At Home Anywhere

The Ability to Be At Home Anywhere

My thought on being at home garnered a few responses on Twitter.

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Top 10 Golf Spots in Scotland

Top 10 Golf Spots in Scotland

Scotland is a pilgrimage for golfers all over the world.

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Music That Makes Me Happy: End of Your World (Mama’s Back)

Music That Makes Me Happy: End of Your World (Mama’s Back)

A clear favorite by J*DaVeY.

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Photo of the Week: Brooklyn Bridge

Photo of the Week: Brooklyn Bridge

The beauty of the New York skyline.

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The Friendliest City in Sweden

The Friendliest City in Sweden

I’ve lived in Gothenburg for nearly three weeks now (time flies!). Only one week to go until I leave this student apartment. I haven’t yet decided where I will live in December. We’ll see. Anyhow, I didn’t know Gothenburg gets this much rain. I saw a blue sky first after twelve days of living here. [...]

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