by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (November 7th, 2011)
When I was in Burma a couple of weeks ago, my guide said, “Please, tell your friends to come visit. Before it gets spoiled.” My heart skipped a beat because I know what spoils a destination. More people. It’s a conundrum. Travel can help the people of a region by providing exposure to the rest [...]
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by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (September 21st, 2011)
There are many ways to carry your money, passport and credit cards when you’re traveling. Each option has its benefits and drawbacks. Here are some of the ways that I’ve dealt with carrying my valuables on an international trip. Magellan’s Personal Stash This little pouch is best used to carry a few items such as [...]
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by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (September 13th, 2011)
I’m headed off soon to do the Laya Trek in Bhutan (which is a small portion of the Snowman Trek – known as the hardest trek in the world) and as the trip gets closer, I’m getting a bit more anxious about my hiking and trekking abilities. To prepare, I’ve been incorporating many of the [...]
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