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Do National Parks Help Alleviate Poverty?

June 1, 2010
Do National Parks Help Alleviate Poverty?

Costa Rica's Tortugerro National Park, by MyShot user Aashit Shah Do national parks help to alleviate poverty in developing nations or are they the cause of it? This is the question that shapes many conservation policy debates.
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No Pajamas in Shanghai

May 25, 2010
No Pajamas in Shanghai

Shanghai's World Expo is in full swing ; since its May 1 st fanfare-filled opening, over five million people have stopped by. Event organizers expect another 65 million people to visit before the expo's Halloween closing
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My Transatlantic Hospital Odyssey

May 16, 2010

I’m writing this from the waiting room of the hospital my father is in. My trip back to Wisconsin is finally over. Getting here involved closed airports, four canceled flights, a delayed flight which almost caused me to miss my connection, a missing bag and a ridiculously priced car rental
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Try a Refreshing Glass of POG

April 27, 2010
Try a Refreshing Glass of POG

When you visit Hawaii, you may see or hear of a beverage called POG. It’s pronounced like f og , but with a P. This strange-sounding beverage is a mixture of passion fruit, orange, and guava juices.
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Why we cut up our credit cards

March 3, 2010
Why we cut up our credit cards

I was in Bali from 15 to 20 February, Maureen was having an important birthday and we’d convened a family get together in Ubud to celebrate. We were paying for it so during our visit there were assorted ATM withdrawals, nine charges to my Visa credit card and two to my Diners Club...
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Bus2Antarctica: The Singing Truck Driver

January 13, 2010
Bus2Antarctica: The Singing Truck Driver

And now, Part II of Andrew Evans's harrowing and somewhat remarkable border crossing. Click here for Part I
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Daily Radar: 01.07.10

January 7, 2010
Daily Radar: 01.07.10

The world's tallest building opened earlier this week.
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Travel Agencies and Services – MarketResearch.com

December 15, 2009

Travel Agencies and Services MarketResearch.com The US travel service industry includes less than 20000 companies with combined annual revenue of $40 billion. Large companies include Carlson Wagonlit ...
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Ten tips for holiday travel – Canada.com

December 15, 2009

Ten tips for holiday travel Canada.com The holidays are the peak travel season in this country so if you don't want to lose your cool, it pays to be prepared. 1. Let your fingers find the deals
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Travel

November 5, 2009
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Travel

I am a lucky chick. That’s the first thing I want you to know, if you are reading this post. I have an awesome family, a nice place to live, and a job with very caring and concerned coworkers
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