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Heal Yourself in Dalyan, Turkey

Embark on an ancient quest along the Mediterranean coast for a healing indulgence.  The Dalyan River in Turkey has natural silt deposits abundant with therapeutic properties.  Whether you arrive at the mouth of the river on a small cruise ship or reach a nearby town, such as Marmaris, via minibuse

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Adventures with Relaxation in Costa Rica

Whether you want to expand your consciousness or party until you drop, Costa Rica is an affordable destination.  You can fly into San Jose, the capital, and choose between inexpensive motels and luxurious hotels.  It is good to stay downtown in a place with enough shops and restaurants on site tha

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Slackpacking: for Slackers Only?

Some travelers are in their element when roughing it, and indeed take pride in how rustic their travel conditions are. Whether it’s schlepping sans porter along the trails of Tibet or wearing a the same clothes for the duration of Machu Picchu in the name of traveling light, hardy travelers base t

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Blisters a Fair Exchange for Namibia's Breathtaking Beauty

I was 85km weary, had accumulated a five-days-layer of dirt and more than my fair share of bloody blisters after hiking five days through Africa’s largest canyon. And I was smiling. I had been warned that the hike would be arduous and the conditions sub-rustic, but I had not been advised of the st

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Learning Life Lessons in Laos

The man gave me a wide toothless grin, immediately bridging the gap between our Laotian-English language barrier. He handed me a shovel and pointed me towards the rest of my group who had begun to dig out the foundation of the makeshift room adjacent to the school house. Our task was to work s

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