This is a monthly earnings report for my backpacking blog about a trip around the world. I report how much money I made through the internet in September and October 2007. This money will come in handy once I leave on my trip at the end of November. Hopefully I can share a little of my success and advice with others, or inspire them to try

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Whether you’ve booked at a luxury ski resort in Europe that threatens to leave you with a whole year of rice and beans dinner, or you’ve decided to go backpacking with friends, it always helps to have some music blaring in the background to “bookmark” a certain moment in the vacation or just to give you a shot of energy (not li

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Going away on a holiday vacation? Ask yourself these questions first for a smooth sailing holiday.

  • Did I save enough to go on a trip?

The first and most fundamental question to ask yourself when going on a trip – really, if you don’t have enough money, h

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While there are many factors to consider when heading out to hike or backpack, one of the most important is the hiking shoes. These come in shoe and boot style, but it is important that the individual choose footwear specifically designed for hiking or backpacking. Otherwise, they will quickly discover the feet hurt and risk o

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With so many incredible options for backpacking equipment, buying can be an overwhelming process but it does not have to be. Knowing what to look for based on the type of backpacking done will make the buying process much easier. The key with any backpacking equipment is to do homework so an educated decision can be made. Pla

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