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Trip Review

Drinking Kava with Cannibals

January 22, 2011
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Where the author risks unknown quantities of mosquito-borne diseases to enjoy a kava shell or three, all the while trying not to look too plump or tasty.

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How not to lose a kidney in Mexico

May 23, 2010
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“Welcome to Mexico City. There are 5 rules you most obey to make this a memorable visit for you. Uno: You will be at your hostel soon, because I drive fast. Muy fast. But you cannot make any Speedy Gonzales jokes. I mean this. The last man to break this rule lost a kidney. Dos: [...]

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Road tripping Northern Thailand

May 4, 2010
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A last minute road trip I couldn’t refuse. Jeff from Have Pack, Will Travel had a just over a week in Thailand, visiting the northern city of Chiang Mai – a place I hadn’t been to in my previous trips to Thailand.  He was gracious enough to invite me to tag along. I rarely need [...]

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Welcome to Sarajevo

September 14, 2009
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“Welcome to Sarajevo. My name is Kovacs and I will be your adopted Papa. I reek of charisma, you know.”

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