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Jennifer Choban wrote a new post, Hiking the Magical Trail at Silver Falls

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:16:52 +0000

“I changed my mind about tomorrow,” he said. “I think we should just do this one again.” I was a little bit taken aback. We go hiking together a lot and returning the same way we came is practically against his […]

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Who Speak Worser? – Adventures in Bad English

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:10:59 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Snoesje. It's so true. My ability with Spanish totally varies depending on whom I'm talking to.

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Does Travel Make Us Liars?

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:05:49 +0000

This is a hard one. It's not our fault that we were born into more affluent circumstances than the a lot of the people we see. Of course, it's not their fault either. At least when we travel in countries worse […]

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Jennifer Choban wrote a new post, The Mother of All Words - Dissecting "La Madre"

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:58:44 +0000

Happy Mother's Day!
In honor of the day, honoring that most important of persons – Mom, the local newspaper here in Guanajuato published an article listing the uses of the word “madre” (mother) in Mexico. I […]

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Michael Falk commented on the post, Hiking – You’re Never Too Cool for Trekking Poles!

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:03:25 +0000

No problem Jenny, they are essential in my view. I even bring them on some day hikes if there will be a lot of down hill stepping especially if it's rocky ledges and you just keep stepping down. Even with the […]

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Sat, 11 May 2013 03:58:45 +0000

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Mines, Masks and Mirós – Sight Seeing in Zacatecas

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:11:29 +0000

Thanks for the comments, Andrea. Yes, let's do it!

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Hiking – You’re Never Too Cool for Trekking Poles!

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:04:52 +0000

I,m glad you wrote this. I've been thinking about hiking poles for years. Maybe this will push me into doing it.

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Away-from Home Improvement: Confessions of an expat do-it-yourselfer

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:04:55 +0000

Thanks, Karen. I miss you to.

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Jennifer Choban wrote a new post, What to do in New Orleans - City Getaways

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:05:35 +0000

Several co-workers and I were scheduled to attend a conference in New Orleans during the first week of September 2005. Little effort was made to hide the fact that we all felt more excited about seeing the city […]

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Does Travel Make Us Liars?

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:18:41 +0000

I think I tried the "I'm Canadian" line once, then quickly realized that I didn't know enough about Canada and that it really wasn't necessary. I've been treated well even in places (and times) when people have […]

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Jennifer Choban commented on the post, Does Travel Make Us Liars?

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:15:07 +0000

Yep - I'm a bad liar too. I just don't seem to have easy access to that well of creativity. I hope you never "need" to lie, but if you do, don't feel too bad about it.
Jenny

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Michael Falk wrote a new post, Hiking - your never too cool for Trekking Poles!

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:12:02 +0000

So I showed up for the hike with my shiny brand new trekking poles and was met with a little bit of laughter. My sister and brother, hiking companions for the day, scoffed at me and made jokes about finding a […]

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Louisa Rogers commented on the post, Mines, Masks and Mirós – Sight Seeing in Zacatecas

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:51:19 +0000

I've been to Zacatecas, but missed the museums. Fool! Next time!

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Louisa Rogers commented on the post, Does Travel Make Us Liars?

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:49:27 +0000

When bicycling in Europe, my husband wanted me to sport a Canadian flag on my bike to avoid possible anti-American comments. I refused. I said, I can't help it if I'm American, and I'm not going to pretend I'm […]

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Jennifer Choban wrote a new post, Does Travel Make Us Liars?

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:56:20 +0000

The taxi driver is mad at me. He flips a switch to open the trunk, but does not get out and help me with bag as is customary. He doesn’t reply when I wish him a good day. Is this a case where it would have been […]

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Michael Falk changed their profile picture

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:31:04 +0000

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itravelglobal wrote a new post, Make the most of a White Desert adventure

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:11:22 +0000

It's fair to say that most travelers book holidays in Egypt to have their fill of pharaohs and lost civilisations, pyramids and tombs. While the diversity of this country should come as no surprise to anyone who's […]

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Jennifer Choban wrote a new post, Mines, Masks and Mirós - Sight Seeing in Zacatecas

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:24:37 +0000

My mind was being assaulted with unexpected visions of devil masks and Picasso pictures; flashbacks of peyote-induced yarn paintings. My friend and I were completing our second day in Zacatecas and we were both […]

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Elmer Cruz commented on the post, 10 “Must” Things to Do on Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:55:04 +0000

Thanks for your comment @Kyu. I would suggest you get your certification before you go to Balicasag. I am not too trusting about resorts doing certifications as they tend to skip some of the safety protocols in […]

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