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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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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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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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Northern Michigan Summer

Northern Michigan Summer

Northern Michigan is ideal during June, July and August.  Each weekend thousands of families drive  north on Friday evening, for the privilege of relaxing for a few days as they escape into nature. Various Lodging Options: Camp in a tent or a motor home Rent or own a cottage Stay at Bed & Breakfast Contact a University and sleep in [...] [...more]

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You Choose: The Future – Results

You Choose: The Future – Results

Thank you for participating in the most resent You Choose: Poll on www.nomadbackpackers.com  You have voted on the future of this website. The winner is:  Share travel information on cities and places we visit or live in. The site will now focus both on Fort Collins, Colorado, where Justin and I live, in addition to places in which [...] [...more]

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Moving to Colorado

Moving to Colorado

Nomad Backpackers update: Where are you guys? Justin and I have moved to Fort Collins, Colorado.  I now have a wonderful job as a preschool teacher and Justin is exploring various employment opportunities. Although we are not currently living a nomadic lifestyle out of backpacks, we still have a great passion for travel and exploring the world.  [...] [...more]

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