Archive for February, 2010

Photo of the Day: Sunrise in Hanoi

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 25th, 2010)

I was up early this morning. I mean EARLY. As in I finally fell asleep at around 1:30am and was up shortly after 4. Not to worry. Despite the few hours of sleep, the good thing is that when traveling, these odd hours allow me to see a destination bright and early. This morning, I [...]

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WanderGear Wednesday: Kindle and Cover

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 24th, 2010)

I tested out the first version of the Kindle when it came out and I wasn’t totally impressed. I had tested it side-by-side with the Sony Digital Reader and actually preferred the Sony because of the user interface. I now have the second generation Kindle and will be bringing this with me when I leave [...]

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Making a list, checking it twice – Preparing for 5 weeks of travel!

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (February 22nd, 2010)

I leave in about 48 hours for Hanoi. (Aaaaaah!) But Vietnam isn’t the only country I’ll be visiting in the next 5 weeks. I’ll also be in Cambodia, Thailand and Bhutan. It appears that temps will range from the 90s in Bangkok and Saigon to the 30s (at night) in Thimphu, Bhutan. As the queen [...]

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