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The European Capital of Culture for 2010 is Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. Historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that today is the fifth largest city proper in the world. Congratulations, Istanbul! This should be an exciting year for the
Read Full StoryTwo years ago I decided I had to visit Astana. In some online magazine I stumbled upon an article about this newly built city. It was accompanied by astonishing pictures of majestic views on modern architecture. I had never heard anything about Kazakhstan before, but this was definitely not what I e
Read Full StoryWhen all is said and done, Steve and I will have spent a little over a month in Portugal. The majority of that time has been in Lisbon. It has been absolutely great. I'm not sure if we could have picked a much better place to hold-up and wait out the winter. How can you beat mostly sunny day
Read Full StoryTo use the bathroom in a Parisian McDonald's, you need a special security code. I guess I can let that slide since Steve and I mooched off their wireless signal for a couple hours that Saturday night. We did do some more research on hostels in the area. Odds were though
Read Full StoryAh, Paris. Now here is an experience I'll never forget. By the time our weekend here was over, Steve and I officially graduated from Backpackers Boot Camp. We had a great time but it was quite a challenge at times. I'll get to that. We woke up very early that Friday. I don't mind staying
Read Full Story
The European Capital of Culture for 2010 is Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. Historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that today is the fifth largest city proper in the world. Congratulations, Istanbul! This should be an exciting year for the
03.9.2010 | Freestyle | Leslie-S-Lee
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Two years ago I decided I had to visit Astana. In some online magazine I stumbled upon an article about this newly built city. It was accompanied by astonishing pictures of majestic views on modern architecture. I had never heard anything about Kazakhstan before, but this was definitely not what I e
03.1.2010 | Emerging Destinations, Frugal Journeys | Chiel
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When all is said and done, Steve and I will have spent a little over a month in Portugal. The majority of that time has been in Lisbon. It has been absolutely great. I'm not sure if we could have picked a much better place to hold-up and wait out the winter. How can you beat mostly sunny day
02.27.2010 | Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, International Posts | daveNY
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To use the bathroom in a Parisian McDonald's, you need a special security code. I guess I can let that slide since Steve and I mooched off their wireless signal for a couple hours that Saturday night. We did do some more research on hostels in the area. Odds were though
02.20.2010 | Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, International Posts | daveNY
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Ah, Paris. Now here is an experience I'll never forget. By the time our weekend here was over, Steve and I officially graduated from Backpackers Boot Camp. We had a great time but it was quite a challenge at times. I'll get to that. We woke up very early that Friday. I don't mind staying
02.10.2010 | Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, International Posts | daveNY
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