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The Backpackers Price: A day in Rome

The Backpackers Price: A day in Rome

A day in Rome – with lodging a few blocks from the Vatican City All prices are based upon October mid-season, not the winter low season and not the high season of summer! 2 beds in a 6 person dorm at The Colors Hotel & Hostel – 54 euro = $74.52 gorgonzola cheese, 2 types of bread, artichoke hearts [...] [...more]

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The Backpackers Price: A day in Paris

The Backpackers Price: A day in Paris

“The Backpackers Price” is a brand new series that Nomad Backpackers is launching. Through personal travels to various cities around the world, we will share the actual price of a day in that city. This series should assist travelers in planning their next trip to specific places around the world.  Each city will have a realistic example [...] [...more]

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Twenty days into Twenty Ten

Twenty days into Twenty Ten

It’s Twenty days into Twenty Ten.  Right now, in 2010, people are traveling and exploring the world.  Justin and I are both currently living the lives of teachers.  Stuck, unable to currently travel.  My backpack longs for adventure once more.  However, life in Fort Collins, Colorado isn’t bad. Instead, my backpack just hangs on a hook [...] [...more]

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FREEdom in Seattle

FREEdom in Seattle

Seattle, Washington is famous for, the Space Needle, built for the 1962 World’s Fair.  This sky towering structure, resembling something out of The Jetsons is what put Seattle on the map.  Don’t travel to Seattle for the Space Needle, go for the Pacific Northwest Urban life that you want to experience.  My favorite element was the [...] [...more]

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You Choose: SEATTLE

You Choose: SEATTLE

Thank you for voting in our latest You Choose Poll. The most recent question was simply, “Where should we go next?” The options were: Seattle, Washington Billings, Montana Albuquerque, New Mexico Salt Lake City, Utah 41% of people voted for Seattle! I am really happy to be heading to Seattle.  Neither Justin or I have ever been to Seattle, or anywhere in the [...] [...more]

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16 Things to do in France – not in Paris

16 Things to do in France – not in Paris

Everyone goes to France for Paris.  What if you traveled there for something else? A friend of mine, Rachelle just spent a year living in France.  She did not live in Paris.  In fact, she only went to Paris for two quick visits while living in France.  Now that is dedication to explore the rest [...] [...more]

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What to do with the urge? When you can’t travel.

What to do with the urge? When you can’t travel.

All you can think about is your next adventure. Why is travel so addicting? Even now. Seven days away from the school year beginning. It is my first school year as a teacher and I want to travel now, more than ever before. I have the first two weeks of lessons planned, [...] [...more]

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The Dingle Peninsula:  Funny name, Serious beauty

The Dingle Peninsula: Funny name, Serious beauty

Although the Dingle Peninsula has a funny name, it is seriously beautiful.  The Dingle Peninsula is in south-west Ireland just along the Atlantic Ocean.  Along the peninsula is a ridge of mountains, which include Ireland’s second tallest peak, Brandon, which is 3,127 feet above sea level.   The coast along the Dingle Peninsula could not be more [...] [...more]

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5 Reasons to Visit Singapore

5 Reasons to Visit Singapore

About two months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Singapore.  Although it was a while ago, I regularly recall how beautiful, clean and amazing Singapore is.   Have you avoided traveling to Asia because it seems too foreign?  Are you apprehensive to visit a new place, where you don’t speak the same [...] [...more]

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Ride a Bike: Have more money for travel

Ride a Bike: Have more money for travel

I now ride my bike to work.  Everyday!  We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at.  I do not ride alone.  Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, a [...] [...more]

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