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Travel Tip: Buy Your Travel Gear at the Army Surplus Store

by Andrea February 22, 2012 Our Travel Tales

We were shocked at how much cheaper quality goods are at our local Army Surplus store compared to the larger outdoor, travel and camping stores.

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5 Reasons to Love Switzerland Even Though it’s so Damn Expensive!

Thumbnail image for 5 Reasons to Love Switzerland Even Though it’s so Damn Expensive! by Andrea October 15, 2011 Western & Central Europe

Why visitors shouldn’t skip Switzerland on a trip to central Europe.

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A Day Out in the Swiss Alps

Thumbnail image for A Day Out in the Swiss Alps by Andrea October 12, 2011 Western & Central Europe

Grindelwald is a great destination for travellers with only a couple of days to spend in the Swiss Alps.

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Hiking in Ireland: Wicklow Mountains National Park

Thumbnail image for Hiking in Ireland: Wicklow Mountains National Park by Andrea August 7, 2011 Northern Europe

Our last stop on our Irish road trip took us to the Wicklow Mountains National Park where we spent a lovely afternoon hiking in the hills.

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Marcha Mundial de la Marihuana Montevideo: A Day on the Green

Thumbnail image for Marcha Mundial de la Marihuana Montevideo: A Day on the Green by Andrea May 12, 2011 Uruguay

We were in Montevideo for this year’s Global Marijuana March and checked out the local gathering.

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Autumn in El Chalten (Part Two): Torre Trail

Thumbnail image for Autumn in El Chalten (Part Two): Torre Trail by Andrea April 16, 2011 Argentina

We enjoyed another hike in gorgeous El Chalten and discovered that there is someone who hates the heat more than I do.

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Autumn in El Chalten (Part One): Fitz Roy Trail

Thumbnail image for Autumn in El Chalten (Part One): Fitz Roy Trail by Andrea April 14, 2011 Argentina

Our first hike in Argentina’s “trekking capital” took us to views of Mt. Fitz Roy and through the changing leaves of Patagonia.

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Gone Trekkin’

Thumbnail image for Gone Trekkin’ by Andrea March 29, 2011 Chile

We’re off exploring Torres del Paine in southern Patagonia this week…

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New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Thumbnail image for New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley by Andrea March 20, 2011 New Zealand

This geothermal area provided an excellent day’s hiking and exploring just outside Rotorua in New Zealand’s North Island.

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Hiking in the Andean Foothills: Parque Nacional Huerquehue

Thumbnail image for Hiking in the Andean Foothills: Parque Nacional Huerquehue by Andrea March 14, 2011 Chile

As we wait to climb Volcán Villarrica, we spent a day in this beautiful park 35km from Pucón.

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