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Big bets may pay off – if you bought Google when its initial IPO became available in August 2004 you made 1,400%. And this was shortly after the Internet bubble of 2000. Everyone wants big gains but they are not … Continue reading →

WHY DO CHINESE FISHERMEN KEEP GETTING ARRESTED? Apr 16th 2016 Economist AS A deterrent it is wasteful, polluting and provocative. But it is also, Indonesia’s government insists, highly effective. On April 5th the country’s maritime-affairs minister, Susi Pudjiastuti, watched live … Continue reading →

THE MOST DYSFUNCTIONAL PASSPORT IN THE WORLD This is a very dysfunctional passport for the frequent traveler. Trust me on one thing – DON’T EVER LOSE OR DAMAGE IT (unless you have lots of time to replace it). Here are … Continue reading →

Essential Travel Gadgets (for some people) For some people, there are things they wouldn’t leave home without. For some, their backpack is their home, so having some essentials (as well as some luxury items that make life easier while on … Continue reading →

excerpted from www.ordinarytraveler.com So you have a passion for travel and would like to learn how to start a travel blog? Great! Travel blogging is a fun way to keep logs of your adventures, make friends, and trade tips with … Continue reading →

HOW TO LOST LUGGAGE PROOF YOUR TRIP Losing your luggage is immensely irritating. Even though worse things can happen, it carries a high PIA factor. It is still possible to have a good time. It’s not all doom and gloom. … Continue reading →

A program to remove debris from the coasts of Vancouver Island has been ongoing since 2014. It is coordinated by Living Oceans (www.livingoceans.org) based in Sointula and Vancouver. They coordinate many different volunteer groups who each picked a section of … Continue reading →

TRAVEL GEAR FOR ADVENTUROUS WOMEN 1. A Pull-Over Skirt. Pull it over your bike shorts if you feel like you’re behind is getting a little too much attention in your lycra or over full-length leggings for a cool day in … Continue reading →

TECH GADGETS These work great, are inexpensive, robust, reliable and make travel a better experience in some way. 1. Smartphone. A perfectly usable unlocked smartphone costs less than $250, and a prettY good one for under $400. An unlocked smartphone … Continue reading →

HOW TO PACK LIGHT Packing small is essential. What you bring involves personal decisions and everyone has their own idea of comfort and style. In the end, there is never a definitive packing list. Everyone has different needs that often … Continue reading →