Author: CD Damitio
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Fire on the Mountain – Visiting the Ancient Chimera in Olympos, Turkey
The Chimera finally was defeated by Bellerophon, with the help of Pegasus, at the command of King Iobates of Lycia. Since Pegasus could fly, Bellerophon shot the Chimera from the…
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Exploring Chicago When It’s COLD!!!
In 2008, I took Amtrak across the USA. It put me in Chicago in December. Not the best time to experience the neighborhoods and things that make Chicago a great…
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Gypsies in Granada – Surreal Real Unreal
This was a post I wrote back in early 2009 – right on the cusp of my life taking a dramatically different turn. This was one of those points where…
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Wage Slavery and Control Systems
A huge focus of my life’s work has been identifying and rebelling against individual control systems – while this may not at first be apparent when looking at the parts…
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During Possible Iran Crisis – Investors fled to the safety of Bitcoin
It was fantastic to watch a possible crisis flare up (unnecessarily) with the assassination of a government official and all that followed – thankfully, much to our surprise – calmer…
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Camel Wrestling in Selcuk, Turkey
Camel Wrestling. Sounds dangerous. I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I saw it on Couchsurfing as a group activity for those near Izmir in the town of Selcuk.
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Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul, Turkey
“The dervish whirls so that the true form of the world can be seen. When we whirl all the individual pieces we think are separate blend together and we begin…
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Inside the Paris Catacombs: 6 Million Skeletons & What You Need to Know
I walked through the Paris Catacombs where six million human skeletons line the tunnels beneath the city. What started as a public health crisis in the 1700s became the world’s…
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Off the Beaten Track in Paris – Get your Baton in Gear!
The City of Light is full of wonderful hidden gems; you just need to know where to find them.
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Cappadocia – Goreme – Fairy Chimneys and Rock Cut Churches
In Central Anatolia lies a land that looks like it comes from The Lord of the Rings- Cappadocia. Even the name has the ring of a fairy tale Kingdom.
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Happy New Year World Travelers! Welcome to the 2020s! Decade of Vision.
I can’t believe we’re here already. What a fucking trip. The 1990s don’t seem so long ago. Discovering the internet. Becoming an adult. We didn’t know just how great the…
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5 Fun Family Activities in Istanbul – Turkey with Kids!
Istanbul may not be the first place you think of to take a family vacation, but the city that bridges two continents is an extraordinary place to take a family…
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Snow Hiking in Turkey – Izmir – Bornova – Manisa
Adventures in foreign countries can be complex or they can be simple. One of the reasons I loved living in Manisa was because of the Manisa Tennis and Hiking Club.…
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Underground Seoul – Korean World Beneath Your Feet
South Korea was such an amazing country to visit. The Seoul subway system and more. I loved it. I know this is a little weird and I’m not sure if…
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Vietnam Travel Tips – Easy Riders and Sweet Spots in Vietnam
Finding cheap hotels and hostels and Vietnam is the easy part. The hard part is starting your trip around the world. Once you do that, just make sure you include…
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Santa Claus – Extraordinary World Traveler Vagabond
Earlier this year, before her 1st birthday, my daughter had the opportunity to visit the real home of Santa Claus.
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How Not To Enjoy World Travel – Part 2
Don’t read anything about the country of place you are going to. That way you won’t understand the culture, the traditions, the history, the climate, or anything else. You will…
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Top Three European Christmas Destinations
Christmas in Europe is delightful, no matter where you go. The marriage of old world charm with unique traditions makes for a lovely holiday.
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Traditional Holidays are Dead
I’ve noticed this year that I have no holiday spirit left. Not just Christmas, but all the holidays. Presidential birthdays – Shame on them all. No more presidents, please. Valentines…
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How to Not Have Bedbugs Eat You Alive
The nightmare of every traveler is to become afflicted by bedbugs. In recent years even some of the top hotels in the world have suffered infestations of these nasty little…
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10 Great Oddball Things in South Korea
When you go to South Korea – here are 10 oddball things you may want to see or do.
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The Art of Conversation with Grumpy Expats
There is little more annoying than someone coming up to me and saying “Hi, I’m a foreigner too. I’m a tourist here on vacation, where are you from?”
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Making Money on the Road – Vagabond Tips
How far will your budget stretch when you are out on the open road and how can you make it last that little bit longer?
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland
We love spending time in Portland, Oregon. It has a little bit of everything. Last trip, we spent nearly the entire day at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry…
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10 Ways to Travel Internationally with an Infant
Having a newborn baby can completely change any life – probably more so if you travel a lot than if you don’t.
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