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5 (Western) Thinkers Who Understood Inner Travel

.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} The history of philosophy has always seemed to me like a great big guide for travelers.

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5 (Western) Thinkers Who Understood Inner Travel

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Within its cryptic mysteries and abstruse ponderings lies that same rapacious spirit for travel as exists in any seasoned explorer.

Whether you’re looking inward or hiking outward, the goal is always psychological: to open your mind and to challenge old ways of thinking.

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5 Explorers Who Conquered New Worlds Without Raping and Pillaging

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5 Explorers Who Conquered New Worlds Without Raping and Pillaging

Illustration: Columbus landing in the New World, before proceeding to pillage. He is NOT one of our explorers.

History is filled with tyrants and bloodshed, all in the name of discovering new lands. Here are the few that kept it honourable.

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Who The F*ck Cares About Your Travel Writing?

With greater potential to bare your soul comes the greater danger of getting pecked to death by the peanut gallery.

Who The F*ck Cares About Your Travel Writing?

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Blogs grant unparalleled potential for spontaneity and interaction to writers everywhere ??“ a virtual printing press, under your fingertips.

But with this new podium comes one of the less desirable traits of mass media: scrutiny from a faceless mob.

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Who Needs a Vacation?

Apparently we do! ? Our ego-centric feeling of the being the best is dis-proven again…….. our national vacation time and structure is last on the list!? 

Below is the number of PAID vacation days and holidays MANDATED by governments around the globe as reported by the Center for Economic and Policy Research.? 

(country; vacation days; holiday days) *

Australia ? 20-7? 

Austria ? 22-13

Belgium ? 20-10

Canada ? 10-8

Denmark ? 25-9

Finland ? 25-9

France ? 30-1

Germany ? 24-10

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Take The Whole Family On All Inclusive Cruises To Caribbean Destinations

Anyone looking for a bargain should start with all inclusive cruises to Caribbean destinations.?  Passengers embark on luxury liners with staffs that are trained to cater to all of their needs with courtesy.?  All inclusive cruises to Caribbean destinations set off for so many great destinations with their passengers comfortably settled in staterooms.?  The meals on an all inclusive Caribbean cruise to Caribbean destinations have something for everyone in the family.?  People rarely eat like this at home and passengers get these great meals while on their way to island paradises.

The activities on all inclusive cruises to Caribbean destinations also provide great fun for the whole family.?  These cruises have deck activities and shows by talented entertainers.?  Passengers on all inclusive cruises to Caribbean destinations can visit the salons on the luxury liners for beauty treatments or vigorous workouts.?  Other passengers might just want to spend time on the spacious decks soaking in the sunshine in a wonderful part of the world.?  The waters in the Caribbean are a special blue tone that makes life on one of these cruises truly remarkable.?  The all inclusive cruises to Caribbean destinations provide an escape from the responsibilities in the real world.? 

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Madison Wisconsin Attractions - fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a great variety of Madison Wisconsin Attractions

Madison Wisconsin Attractions - fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a trip to this “hamlet” of over 200,000 people just 2 1/2 hours north of Chicago and you’ll be surprised to find out that there are a host of activities for everyone - whether you’re a family-group or a business traveler.

The Henry Vilas Zoo is a great stop for young and old. They started as a family operation in 1911 and still runs today on the premise that the zoo should be accessible to everyone - regardless of income or status. Therefore, keeping with an almost 100 year tradition, Zoo admission is completely free - that’s right FREE. What a great way to spend the day enjoying the spring sun or fall colors.

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