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Op-Ed: How To Be The Tourist Croatians Dream Of
Chewonki

Op-Ed: How To Be The Tourist Croatians Dream Of

Lately, mainstream tourism throughout the coast of Croatia has been picking up, and for many Croats and tourists alike this…

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New Year’s in New York II
Chewonki

New Year’s in New York II

Holy crap! I have not posted in more than a month! I am back in New York City for New…

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NYChronicles: Chewonki Reunion
Chewonki

NYChronicles: Chewonki Reunion

It’s another photo recap! Sorry. I’m lazy/should try to sleep (but I’m on vacation). Today, or really, yesterday, I ventured…

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Fund These Farmers: To Ladakh
Asia

Fund These Farmers: To Ladakh

In previous posts, I mention a magical woodland fairy that I met in Maine who taught me a priceless amount…

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Czech-ing In: Change of Plans?
Chewonki

Czech-ing In: Change of Plans?

So far, I have had no luck regarding WWOOFing in Sweden. Poor me. Honestly, I think it is my fault.…

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Los Angeles Part II: Where My Friends Should Stop Asking Me for Directions
Chewonki

Los Angeles Part II: Where My Friends Should Stop Asking Me for Directions

“Everyone has their own L.A.” – PintsizedPioneer Pasadena: Pasadena is suburbia with a twist. It is beautifully full of L.A.…

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Los Angeles Part I: City of the Creeps I Call My Friends
Chewonki

Los Angeles Part I: City of the Creeps I Call My Friends

“L.A. is not a city, but a loose conglomerate of areas united under a single name. I believe it is…

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WWOOFING Around the World
Africa

WWOOFING Around the World

What is WWOOFing? Is it the sound dogs make? Is it what people say when someone attractive walks by? Or…

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The Pine Tree State: Maine, United States of America (Chewonki)
Biology/Zoology

The Pine Tree State: Maine, United States of America (Chewonki)

My days have been filled with field trips through the forests of Maine, chores on the farm, and HEP (Human…

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How to Survive the Winter (Anywhere)
Chewonki

How to Survive the Winter (Anywhere)

After living in Maine for about three weeks, I must say I am just about an expert on cold weather…

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65. Czech people tell you how it is, no little, no more.
53. Of course, never forget to embrace uncertainty and the spontaneity of travel: the thrill of adventure.
104. Vancouver has a bed bug problem. Trust me.
105. As a friend once said, rap, everywhere but the US it seems, tends to be protest.
27. You will get sick when you travel. It is not the end of the world. Just rest. Marrakech, Tokyo, and/or possibly Milwaukee will still exist after you recover.
89. No matter where you are or where you all come from, talk to your roommates/suite-mates/partners about what bothers you. Do not let any situation between you all get out of hand.
80. I always cry when I end a long journey. I think it is healthy.
78. When traveling, it’s always interesting to learn the rivalries and grudges that some nations still have for each other even if it’s a little passé nowadays to have or acknowledge them.
45. Gaining certain alliances and supporting foreign nations demonstrates great levels of acceptance and fraternity on your behalf, but not everything you pick from other countries is always beneficial or politically correct. For example after living in Chile, I cannot stand the Argentine accent. The rivalry has been ingrained!
1. While at the Dongdaemun Night Market (Seoul, South Korea), trust your gut or face gastric consequences.

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