Monthly Archives: December 2011

How to Spend 5 Days in Philippine Paradise

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The Philippines is a destination sought by many travelers each year. Over 7,000 islands make up the archipelago and there’s no shortage of beauty to be found. As the saying goes “Those who look for beauty, find it.” Below is …

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Sawadee Kap Santa

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‘Sanuk,’ meaning fun, is a cornerstone of Thai culture and society. Rightly so, not much of an excuse is needed for Thai’s to celebrate. When celebrations do come up in Thailand, and its time for the festivities, the motto is …

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To Be Number One

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Thailand has 3 seasons, Hot, Cool and Rainy. The 2011 rainy season saw rains and storms not even the Farmer’s Almanac predicted. The result, over-filled dams and the worst flooding the country had seen in over 50 years. At the …

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Bangkok Burger Co.

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I’m on a conquest, pursuing the best burgers in Bangkok. ‘Burgers a la Bangkok’ will feature the American Classic throughout the capital of Siam. Italy has its spaghetti, India has their curry, Mexico has the burrito and Japan has sushi. …

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Today’s Traveler: Stephanie

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In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler and travel blogger. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. Meet Stephanie, the chica behind The Travel Chica. Stephanie is a 29-year-old …

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Eat Your Way Through Isan

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Northeast Thailand, better known as Isan, holds clues to Thai and Khmer civilizations of the past. Surin, a province of Isan, shares its borders with northeastern Cambodia. Heavily influenced by Khmer culture, significant overlap is reflected in temples found in …

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Alexa & Eric: Abroad in Seoul

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Hi! We are Alexa Hart and Eric Kumbier, ESL teachers in Seoul. We are a couple who met on our first day in Korea at the airport. After about a month of knowing each other, we started dating. We are …

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