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Canada spans over 3.85 million square miles (nearly 10 million square kilometers for those of you using the metric system), making it the second-largest country in the world. Exploring America’s neighbor to the north can...

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I still remember the first thing Alissa and I did after we purchased our plane tickets for our first big international trip to the Philippines in 2008.  We went to the local bookstore and bought...

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Outside Lands 2014 Basics Dates: August 8-10th 2014 Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 2013 Outside Land Tickets: On sale now here: http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/tickets/ 1. Dress for the cold A quotation you’re bound to here at...

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As a tourist, safety is the first thing you need to consider even before you plan to visit a destination. This is the reason why all tourists are advised to first understand where they will...

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Myanmar Cheat Sheet

June 7, 2013

Not planning a trip to Myanmar any time soon?  Well no problem.  Just read this cheat sheet, and you’ll be able to fool anyone into thinking you’ve spent a month there.  – Dan The people...

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Two years ago, Alissa and I were in El Nido, Philippines, and while on an 8-hour boat ride in the South China Sea we met a couple from Seattle who were on an extended SE...

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Here we are in Thailand, and instead of exploring temples and street food, we’ve spent 6 hours flight hacking (check out Dan’s guide, if you’re curious on his method).  The result is a slightly updated...

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Alex and Liam Do Walmart This video had me from the moment of the awesome Walmart sign effect that they use in the beginning.  The best part is when Alex says “They should just build...

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I can’t remember when I got the urge to travel, but it feels like I’ve always had it.  Something about seeing new places, and meeting new people has always been an interest of mine, and...

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Early Termination Fees Suck If you are like most people, you are probably sick of expensive cell phone plans, and especially if you are American, you are probably locked into a two year contract with...

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