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Two nights camping in Zion National Park

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:10:28 +0000

With five national parks and six national forests to its name, there’s no wonder Utah offers an unforgettable experience. One of those national parks is Zion, home to imposing mountains, a...

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Haggling for the best deal

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:10:17 +0000

Being raised in England and then moving to the USA presented me with only a few opportunities to haggle, negotiate, barter, bargain or whatever else you’d care to call it. Apart from car salesmen,...

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Mosquitoes what are they and what do they mean to us

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:10:58 +0000

Plan any trip to a tropical location and the mosquitoes will find you! These pesky insects have enjoyed a fruitful existence for more than thirty million years. During this time they’ve become...

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XE Currency Converter

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:10:31 +0000

There are often times on a multi country trip when checking the latest exchange rates is needed. It’s easy to start assuming those currency exchange holes in the wall are not offering the most...

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Leech understanding and avoidance

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:10:32 +0000

Sooner or later if you enjoy an active life, you’re sure to come across a leech or two. Traveling for a year only increased my chances, and so it was while hiking in the wet rainforests of Malaysia...

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Tokyo Tips for budget travelers

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:10:35 +0000

Unless you are traveling with a detailed itinerary printed up for your reference on day to day activities, the first sight of Tokyo is daunting. Knowing where to begin was the hardest part, so...

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Which card to travel with, Visa or Mastercard

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:10:12 +0000

Where would we be in this day and age without our flexible friends! Just by carrying a credit card or debit card while traveling gives us a sense of security, a sense that everything is going to be...

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Pack an Orikaso and never look back

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:10:54 +0000

There have been many times while out camping or on an extended trip when the weight and bulk of carrying plates, cups and a bowl have crossed my mind. All that can be a thing of the past with the...

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Ome Taisai Festival

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:10:44 +0000

One thing that’s really enjoyable when traveling are festivals and the Ome Taisai Festival in Japan is no exception. Based on the history of old Edo this relatively small cultural festival is little...

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Take a day out of Tokyo in Hakone

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:10:07 +0000

It’s no secret that Tokyo is a large sprawling city. Spread like a wave across the valley basin between the Pacific Ocean and a crest of scenic mountain peaks. Of those peaks it was Mt Fuji that was...

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Hostel Hero not to be missed

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:10:29 +0000

If like so many other people, you are frustrated by the limited hostels in “the guidebook” then there might be light at the end of the tunnel! Hostel Hero have developed an application...

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No Rif Raf at Raffles

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:10:43 +0000

A visit to Singapore wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the infamous Raffles hotel, just remember to wear long trousers or you won’t get past the steely eyed doorman! Raffles hotel, founded by...

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A walk to remember in Singapore

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:10:51 +0000

A quick look through the many colorful brochures stacked along the back wall of our hostel and it’s easy to get a head start in Singapore. It’s another hot humid Friday and my last night to explore....

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A Taste of Melaka

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:10:56 +0000

The city of Melaka, located in the south west corner of peninsular Malaysia, is home to some of the best food in the country. Due to the cities historical roots combining Ethnic Malay, Portuguese,...

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The attraction of Melaka

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:10:34 +0000

A little History Melaka has long been an attraction, from the tourists filling Jonker Street today, to the powerful rulers of centuries past. If you take a moment to read about Melaka’s history it...

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A rest stop in Cherating

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:10:10 +0000

Due to its location on the map, Cherating is a popular rest stop on the east coast of Malaysia. Depending whether you’re heading north or south will dictate the level of difficulty getting to this...

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Look out to Sea Pulau Kapas

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:10:56 +0000

Pulau Kapas is a pretty little island 6km off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Its powder white shores are bathed in crystal clear waters that have proved so inviting many visitors stay weeks...

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Making our way from Nakhon Si Thammarat Thailand to Kota Bharu Malaysia

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:10:06 +0000

With only one train a day at 06:00am from Nakhon Si Thammarat to the Thai border town of Sungai Kolok we were faced with an early start. The train is considered “ordinary” class and numbered 451,...

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Get off the trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Megan Meadows - WorldRamblers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:10:11 +0000

If you’re interested in getting off the main tourist trail in southern Thailand, look no further than Nakhon Si Thammarat. Ok, so it’s not exactly off the main tourist trail if you are Thai, but as...

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Khao Sok and a sock full of leeches

Rich Meadows - WorldRamblers — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:10:37 +0000

Khao Sok National Park covers an area of 738sq km and is located inland from the Andaman coastline in southern Thailand. Easily reached from Khao Lak or Krabi by bus, Khao Sok has become a popular...

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