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Loss of the Familiar, Part III: Loss of Perspective

September 12, 2013Filed in: Points of View by Mike Shubbuck

Olympos, Turkey

As the frontiers in which tourists can venture expand, and the opportunities to see a country before it has been inundated with other foreigners become fewer, a new breed of traveler has formed. These tourists are hip travelers or tripsters as I like to call them; hikers who “accidentally” wander into a forbidden zone, swimmers Read Post

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Tagged With: adventure, backpacking, challenging beliefs, culture, culture shock, long-term travel, narratives, rtw, thoughts, tourism, tourists, travel, travel stereotypes, tripster, types of travelers

Recipe: Vietnamese Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves

September 9, 2013Filed in: Food by Tara Shubbuck

Vietnamese Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves

This is a delicious fish recipe I learned to cook in Hoi An, Vietnam. Mouthwatering goodness! If you can’t buy ingredients like turmeric and banana leaves at your local grocery store, seek out an Asian grocery store. You can ask them to order the ingredients you can’t find. If you absolutely cannot get banana leaves, Read Post

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5 Challenging Exercises for Travelers

September 3, 2013Filed in: Travel Planning by Tara Shubbuck

Arm get-up exercise

Even for the most diehard gym-goers, exercise during a vacation seems like punishment. It’s typical to leave your routine at home and fall into a relaxed hypnosis, only to awaken a week later on your return flight. While this is normal and completely understandable, Mike and I couldn’t fall into that habit during a 14-month Read Post

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RTW Recovery: Dealing With Reverse Culture Shock

August 28, 2013Filed in: Points of View by Tara Shubbuck

Flight Home from RTW Trip

Welcome to our new series, called RTW Recovery Wednesday, in which we tackle topics that have made our transition back to the USA easy or difficult. Posts will offer a candid breakdown of what it’s like to return to what we used to call “home” after living in our own bubble as we traveled around Read Post

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How to Make Delicious Vietnamese Coffee

August 24, 2013Filed in: Food by Mike Shubbuck

Vietnamese Coffee

What you’ll need: •1 single-cup coffee filter •1 tea kettle (or a pot, something to boil water in) •1 coffee mug •2 tablespoons bold coffee grounds •1/2 cup water (you’re boiling more than you’ll use) •1 tablespoon condensed milk •3/4 cup of ice Instructions: Heat water to a boil. While it is heating, grab your Read Post

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