The Day I Became An Ugly American
I have a confession. Come closer, I’d hate for this to get out. (Deep Breath) O.K., last September, on a sunny day in Rome, I became an ugly American. Not…
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Randy Kalp
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Randy Kalp is a semi-intrepid journalist traveling the world and missing his 7-pound hound. He smells of rustic cherries and smiles like a pineapple. He is the all round awesome sauce that keeps the wheels of Beers & Beans 'a spinning. He also loves the Lakers.
Traveler Interviews | Gogobot CEO Travis Katz
Travis Katz is a travel junkie. He earned his solo, round the world trip badge in his mid-20s, and his China and Pakistan badge in the days leading up to September 11. As the former head of international operations at Myspace, Katz added more stamps to his passport, while growing the company throughout the world.
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Lindbergh Field: The Cheapest Room in San Diego
Searching for the cheapest room in San Diego? Look no further, its the San Diego International Airport. We take a look at what makes Terminal 1 at Lindbergh Field an ideal place to spend the night before flying out.
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Adventure Travel in Dalyan, Turkey
I love music, but I am no musician. Outside of my brief relationship with the harmonica in the mid-nineties (thanks Blues Traveler), and unlike Beth who has been playing the…
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Travel Insurance Advice for Political Uprisings
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Political unrest is not usually covered under standard travel insurance. For Egyptian travelers this news has come too late, and I’m sorry about…
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When Street Hawkers Attack! Rome, Italy
“You’re crazzzy!” screams the young man selling tripods on a Rome sidewalk. This got my attention. “I’m crazy?” I fire back, now face to face with the peddler. “Yes! You’re…
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Half-Naked Gear Review | ExOfficio Boxers
What's a boy to do when he's at a Polar Bear Plunge sans bathing suit? Randy explores this dilemma in our newest installment of the Half-Naked Gear Review for ExOfficio underwear.
(For Hi-Def, click on 240p and set it to 720p after you hit play.)
The review doesn't stop here. For The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of ExOfficio underwear, click below on Read More.
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