Are you interested in exploring both the beat and offbeat spots in Oregon (USA)? Then you should check out Gerry Frank's Travel Column at The Oregonian. © Paraflyer There are many to do and check...
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Portland is a green city. No, I do not mean green in the Al Gore/environmentally friendly way (though Portland does win praises for that kind of "greenness" too). I'm referring to the...
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Thailand and Buddhism are inseparable. The religion is a center point of daily life for everyone from the country's revered royalty to the poorest plow wielding farmer. For tourists, it is...
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Package vacations usually involve being toted around on a bus with 40 other people. Granted, it can be an infinitely simpler going on this kind of trip than wandering solo. You'll be assured of...
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Traveling in a foreign country is, usually, full of memorable experiences. "Travel" and "tourism," are words that usually imply visit to a place for a limited amount of time. Sure,...
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It's easy to find literature about the rewards of learning a foreign language. However, for most people who are attempt it, learning a new language can be quite frustrating. Self-teaching courses...
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Shoulder to shoulder with locals. Is there a better way to really get to know a country than to ride public transit with the local population? I don't think there is. Your phrasebook has replaced...
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I am often surprised by the different motivations people have for travel. Mostly, it's a "I'm impressed" kind of way; though there is the occasional head nod which covers up my...
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I've chosen to stay with the Cambodia theme for today's second post. This is more of a news related item concerning Cambodia's biggest tourist destination, Angkor Wat. I've covered...
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In the preceding post, I covered web sites that offer a basic intro to foreign languages. People who are planning on staying in a country on a long-term basis, for business or travel, might want to...
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Sometimes, it only takes a few words in a foreign tongue for a traveler to endear themselves to local people. At the very least, knowing how to count in the language of the country you are visiting...
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Learning a foreign language is one of the hardest things I've ever attempted in my life. That is not to say that it was impossible. Even the most extensive and intensive computer-based course...
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