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Traveling Offseason

Friday, October 31st, 2008

As a kind of spin-off from my post about traveling solo, I also like to travel outside of peak times.  I’m not a fan of big crowds or tourist prices.  Usually I’ll shoot for a month or two before prime time hits.  If you’re a budget traveler this means cheaper lodging, cheaper airfare / buses, and cheaper food / restaurants.

You might not get perfect weather, but who cares when there are no lines for all the sights you want to see?  Hostels will be begging for business.  It’s great.

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Favorite Travel Snacks

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

On that bike trip I mentioned last post we stored plenty of snacks with us, for all those times when we’d be biking way outside of any towns to stop in for supplies.  As a result, I now cannot eat a certain brand of fruity granola bars because of the endless amounts I consumed when stuck in the wilderness.  I’d seriously consider starving before eating another of those things.  There are a couple of things that I always try and eat on my trips now though.

Any place I’m staying in I’ll always ask around for a fruit or food market first thing, to get myself my precious oranges and apples.  They’re my favorite fruits and fuel most of my adventures.  Granola or granola bars are also great, especially with a bit of chocolate thrown in for some flavor.  Simple sandwich meats and baguettes also work, since they’re usually the cheapest meals around.

What kind of snacks do you go for?  I know a lot of people go for the chocolate and candy as cheap fuel, but I try to avoid them because the sugar hangovers are killer when walking miles a day.  Any other backpacker fuels I should know about?

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Solo vs. Group

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Which do you prefer?  I'm more of a solo traveler myself, I like keeping my own schedule and having the freedom to break off if I want to.  You also learn quite a bit about yourself and what you can ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Strategy vs. Spontaneity

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
What's the best way to travel?  A carefully thought out itinerary that has an airtight schedule and is run through like a well-oiled machine?  Or a loosey goosey "plan" that allows for whatever adventure comes your way?  I've experienced both, ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Backpacking Meccas?

Monday, October 27th, 2008
So where are the best places to backpack?  There are so many different routes and locales I've heard about that it can be difficult to know where to start.  I came down to South America having already traveled fairly extensively ... [Continue reading this entry]

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What gadgets to bring with?

Friday, October 24th, 2008
There's always a huge debate amongst my friends and I about which toys or technology are really essential for backpacking.  I fall somewhere on the nerdier side, so I tend to bring a couple more gadgets with me. My camera is ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Travel Documents

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
If you're traveling internationally, you're going to have to have your passport and various other documents with you, so why not keep them safe? Before leaving, make copies, copies, copies.  Photocopies of your passport, ID, credit cards, and insurance information as ... [Continue reading this entry]

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My Pack

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
The number one thing I think a new backpacker should watch for is how well their pack fits.  I've heard from lots of friends that decided to do the Europe trek with ill-fitted packs, and it can completely ruin your ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Introduction

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Howdy folks! This blog is going to be general advice and travel stories about backpacking and traveling around South America on a budget.  Right now I'm based in Buenos Aires, and hope to travel to Brazil in the near future.  Stay ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Hello World Traveller!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Welcome to BootsnAll Travel Blogs. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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