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Tag Archives: travel
Market Day in Antigua
Saturday is market day in Antigua, Guatemala. While the marketplace, or mercado, is open all week the number of vendors—selling their crops, livestock or wares—increases one day a week. Most markets in Latin America have a day that is the … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Central America, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure travel, antigua, central america, cultural experience, food, guatemala, markets, travel
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Gone South for the Fourth
Antigua, Guatemala can best be described as a city robed in decaying elegance. Its golden days as a capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World are far behind it. The old cobblestone streets provide a self imposed speed … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Central America, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, adventure travel, antigua, central america, guatemala, language school, spanish, travel
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Laurel Highlands 77 Mile Race Report
Johnstown or Jamaica? With a vividly verdant forest everywhere and the oppressive humidity I was not sold I was actually in Pennsylvania. Only the ocean was missing. Many years have past since I was east during the summer. I quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Uncategorized
Tagged laurel highlands trail, pancakes, pennsylvania, trail running, training, travel, ultrathon
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WayPoint Namibia: Adventure and Culture in Africa
A friend of mine, Majka, has been pursuing her passions by integrating writing and climbing for many years. Her latest project evolved out of this synergy into video. Her 30 minute documentary was recently released and has been well received … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Africa, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, africa, climbing, cultural experience, namibia, travel
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The Talkeetna Hostel – A Place to Call Home While in Alaska
Hostel Managed by Holli Papasodora, who describes herself as a “traveler, artist, friend, wife, mother and so much more,” the Talkeetna Hostel easily classifies as a home away from home. Her energy is infectious and her touch is notable throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged alaska, denali, hostel, mt mckinley, talkeetna, travel
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Imagine Ethiopia 2010: a journey of adventure, stewardship and connection
Ethiopia-2010-logo-with-date A good friend of mine has been on an amazing life journey for the last several years. I admire her for her ability to blend her passions into a purpose that not only pays the bills but also … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Africa, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure travel, africa, children, education, ethiopia, global stewardship, imagine1day, sacred connection, travel, volunteerism
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Average Daily Hotel Rates Decline 17% Worldwide
London (Global Adventures): Average daily rates (ADR) charged in hotels around the world did fall on average 17 percent in the first 6 months of 2009, according to Hotel Price Index (HPI), published by hotel.com, an Expedia company. This brings … Continue reading
Get Out and Explore the World!
The title says everything and also very little at the same time. It is a broad statement that people can interpret as they wish. For some, exploration is done in an armchair with a favorite book or TV remote. Others … Continue reading
Where in the World…Final
SnackTime I was in Europe for a last minute, unplanned, trip to backpack around with my brother, Tim, who recently ended his six month assignment in Sri Lanka with Doctors without Borders(MSF). He is employed by MSF-Holland so a visit to Europe … Continue reading
Where in the World…Part III
I'm not certain if lack of response means the picture and hints are too hard or that few are bothering to read and comment lately. Today found us in yet another city and country. The train system is so useful … Continue reading