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About admin

I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

WHEN YOU DISAGREE

Posted on August 9, 2016 by admin

HOW TO LISTEN WHEN YOU DISAGREE July 27, 2016 by Benjamin Mathes “Hear the Biography, not the ideology.” — Agape “When you listen, you may learn something new” — Dalai Lama At the Republican National Convention, Benjamin Mathes put up … Continue reading →

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WHERE I’VE BEEN

Posted on July 17, 2016 by admin
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WHY DO MUSLIMS HATE US?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

“God tells us that we can never be friends with nonbelievers”. That fear has turned to hate in a small number of extreme radicals. The majority of Muslims don’t hate. History In 1949, a popular American song “Baby It’s Cold … Continue reading →

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CRUISING in YOUR 20S

Posted on July 14, 2016 by admin

There is big misconception out there that cruising is expensive and only for newlyweds, families or old people, this is certainly not true. We started cruising before we were 20. Cruising is a cheap alternative to luxury (and adventure) travel … Continue reading →

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CURSES of LONG-TERM TRAVEL

Posted on July 14, 2016 by admin

If I look back at the last TEN or so years of us travelling around the world, there is not a minute that I regret making the decision to leave everything in the ‘real world’ behind and embark on this … Continue reading →

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CHEAP CRUISES

Posted on July 13, 2016 by admin

TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES for BACKPACKERS: A Way to See More and Pay Less Cruising can be a very cheap and rewarding mode of travel for backpackers, bargain hunters, and slow travelers. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to cross the ocean … Continue reading →

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PARTY DESTINATIONS

Posted on July 13, 2016 by admin

TOP 5 PARTY DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD 2016 Some of the world’s most beautiful destinations also have some of the best nightlife in the world for party-loving travellers to explore clubs, beach parties or festivals EL TRUNCO, EL SALVADOR. During … Continue reading →

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PLANNING a TRIP, NAVIGATION

Posted on July 12, 2016 by admin

THINGS TO CONSIDER • Distance • Group energy • Wind, waves, tides • Campsites • Water – need 3l/person/day • Equipment • Goals of trip: holiday, challenge • Highlights IS IT SAFE TO GO? 1. Group’s ability – assess every … Continue reading →

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TRAVEL & WORK

Posted on July 9, 2016 by admin

YOU CAN MAKE MONEY AND TRAVEL the WORLD “How will I possibly make money while traveling?” or “How will I survive on the road?” or maybe “I can’t start traveling when I don’t have much money?” The truth is: You … Continue reading →

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PROFF OF ONWARD TRAVEL

Posted on July 8, 2016 by admin

How many times have you checked in on your one-way flight and been denied boarding as you have no proof of onward travel? It hasn’t happened often to me, but when it does, it has a major PIA factor. Some … Continue reading →

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