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Under the watchful eyes of Jedi communists

June 24, 2009 · by Lauren · in Cambodia, Travel Stories

Fresh and freaky pork | Photo by Lauren Girardin Whether you’re an Axe-saturated teen on a date or a developing Northern Cambodian river town, first impressions matter. Seeing that Todd and I have arrived in Kratie, Cambodia after several days…

Swimming in the streets

January 22, 2009 · by Lauren · in Travel Stories, Vietnam

Floating Through the Market of Cai Rang | Art by Todd Berman The Mekong is drowning. Dam, our guide from Sinhbalo Adventure Travels tells us that in 50 years, most of the land around the Mekong – as well as…

Central Turkey travel tips

November 18, 2008 · by Lauren · in Travel Guides, Turkey

Our experiences in Central Turkey were limited by the tour we took, which covered a lot of ancient sites while neglecting some of the finer things in life – like a good meal. Here’s what was memorable.

In sync with sand

August 25, 2008 · by Lauren · in Morocco, Travel Stories

Sahara sunset | Photo by Lauren Girardin Sometimes your love for a place comes on as hard and fast as food-poisoning. Other times, a place is forgettably bland, bringing on neither bitter aversion or the sweet desire to return. Then…

Riding the camel train

August 18, 2008 · by Lauren · in Morocco, Travel Art, Travel Stories

Humping through the Sahara, Morocco | Art by Todd Berman Riding a camel through the parched Sahara dunes is like riding a mechanical bull that has a banana seat, though a bull that moves in slow motion. Your one-humped ride…

Cold fusion in the hot Sahara desert

August 16, 2008 · by Lauren · in Morocco, Travel Stories

This way to the Sahara| Photo by Lauren Girardin It’s 7 a.m in Marrakesh and Todd and I have just been sold from one tour agency to another, like so many camels.

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