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A Hidden Gem in Capetown
In a town inundated by markets every weekend, I was excited to find this wonderful market at the Palms; an old warehouse-type building converted into a 2 story modern open-air structure. This Saturday market fills the interior of the Palms, illuminated by enormous windows overhead, the smell and sizzle of food permeating the air. People [...]
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The Perils of Being Stranded on a Mountain
Ethiopia is beautiful. Dry, brown rolling hills morph into giant rock formations and canyons where sheep and hyenas roam. Stone huts, tukuls, with thatched roofs perch on cliff-tops, and the bustle of a market on a weekday morning can be heard from the mountainside. I had planned a 5 day trekking trip with a local [...]
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Post on the Go: How to Catch Up and Keep Up
It’s rough when you travel and can’t get your post. You have to find a friend or send it to your parents house, have them open it and let you know of anything important. This is not ideal. I definitely get mail I don’t want people to see, whether it be a bill I missed [...]
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The Australian
You meet all kinds of interesting people traveling. Most are awesome, and share a similar spirit. But since most are awesome, the small percentage who are not are usually pretty terrible. This story is about one such individual: the Australian. When I arrived at my guest house in Addis, I was so excited to have [...]
Photo of the Week
Market at the Palms, Capetown
Who knew? In Capetown you can get beer AND ginger beer all in one fiery drink. Don't mind if I do!