1 – Why Israel and the Palestinian Territories Should Be on the Backpacking Trail

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A great resource for anyone planning a trip to this area. I am heading to Israel in November and I know I will use it as a resource for my trip.

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2 – 9 Places to Eat Street Food in London

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Like most travelers, I looooove street food. In general, it is the freshest, the fastest and the cheapest food around. This list of London street food vendors make me look forward to my upcoming visit to that city even more!

3 – 13 Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel

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I really found this article, and particularly the well-chosen photos to be very inspirational.  Everyone has their own reason for travel and most of them are covered well in this post.  It’d be a good one to send non-travelers to when they ask you why you want to travel so much.  I know a few of my family members who should read it!

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4 – The Truth About Travel Blogging

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This is a great, realistic look at travel blogging.  Too many people think it’s an easy, spare-time way to make a lot of money so you can travel full-time.  Nothing could be further from the truth! Learn about how I make money to travel.

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5 – Swallowing Fear in San Miguel de Allende

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This is a beautifully written piece which discusses the fear and challenge of learning a new language. I am firm believer that every traveler should at least learn the ‘nice words’ in the local language but usually that still leaves you feeling a bit lost. Going a step further and learning the local language enough to converse can radically change your travel experience.

NOTE:  Unless otherwise noted, all images were sourced from their respective articles.