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Trip Planning
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- Budgeting – Actual Cost of My Trip Around the World (summary)
- Budgeting – Actual Costs of My Trip Around the World (spreadsheet)
- Budgeting – Budgeting for a Trip Around the World
- How To – Book a Last Minute Cruise to the Galapagos Islands
- Packing – 10 Secret Items to Pack as a Woman on Your Next Trip
- Preparation – Around the World Pre-Trip Plan (spreadsheet)
Travel Advice
- Couchsurfing – A Brilliant Social Network for Travelers
- How To – Avoid Bed Bugs While Traveling
- How To – Survive Reverse Culture Shock
- How To – Get Ready for a High Altitude Mountain Climb
- How To – Plan for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
- Overcoming Fears – Don't Let It Stop You From Seeing the World
- Safety – 5 Tips for Taking Taxis in Latin America
- Solo vs Group Travel – Independent vs Overland – What's Best in Africa?
- Volunteering – Very Real Considerations for Voluntourists
Inspiration
Photography
- Colombia – Colorful Streets of Cartagena
- Colombia – Sexy Colombian Models
- Egypt – Pyramids & Temples
- Laos – 4,000 Islands
- Spain – Quintessential Barcelona
- Switzerland – Winter Street Scenes in Bern
- Thailand – The White Temple of Chiang Rai
- How To – Getting Started with Lightroom
Adventures
- Australia – Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
- Botswana – Camping in the Okavango Delta
- Cambodia – Hospitality and Guest of Honor
- Colombia – Ascending Nevado del Ruiz: The Search for Snow and Extreme Horseback Riding in Valle de Cocora
- Ecuador – The Galapagos Islands: Our Yacht, Tortuga Bay, Swimming with Sea Lions, Floreana Island, Blue Footed Boobies
- India – Indrahar Pass Trek and North Sikkim Jeep Tour
- Nepal – Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and Whitewater Rafting
- New Zealand – Tramping the Tongariro Crossing and Heli-hiking Franz Joseph Glacier and Canyon Swing
- Peru – Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
- Rwanda – Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- South Africa – Cage Diving with Great White Sharks and Kruger Park Safari
- Tanzania – Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Thailand – Full Moon Party
Food and Drink
- Cambodia – Dare to Eat Dog
- Colombia – La Cevicheria ** and Brasarepa **
- France – Dinner in Bordeaux and Oysters from Arcachon Bay ** + Fondue + Pastries
- Indonesia – Suckling Pig in Ubud **
- Laos – 3 Course French Lunch
- Los Angeles – Katsuya
- New York City – Bobby Flay's Bar Americain, Blue Ribbon ** and Blue Ribbon Sushi
- Rwanda – Nyungwe Forest Lodge
- Singapore – The Original Singapore Sling ** and Crab and Durian **
- Spain – Barcelona's Best Tapas **
- Switzerland – Lunch in Geneva
- Washington, DC – Marcel's French Restaurant, Ben's Chili Bowl ** and Sushi Taro
** Starred posts indicate locations where Anthony Bourdain had also eaten at some point (ex: No Reservations, or A Cook's Tour TV shows)