Directly in the middle of the ecuador, water goes straight down when poured into a bowl with a hole at the bottom. Step a few away and the water starts to spin clockwise or counterclockwise depending which side you’re on. Go on the opposite side of the ecuador and it spins in the other direction. The GSP tells us all zero’s. This is the exact middle of the earth.
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Michael Tieso travels around the world writing, photographing, and filming his adventures. He is the Editor-in-chief of Art of Backpacking -- a website that provides stories, tips, and advice about all things backpacking. He runs a travel blogging community called Art of Travel Blogging. He's currently filming a documentary on travel and technology called Everywhere Connection. He left the cubicle life to travel the world in May 2009 and he still continues the journey to this day with no end to it. He loves adventure, food, and music. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
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An indie-film set to be released on February 14th. The trailer doesn’t tell you much but you definitely get the idea. It’s got love, lust, and travel. The colors and sceneries shown in the trailer are beautiful. I’m looking forward to checking this out.
I’d hate to be in history class in England. It sounds like there’s much to learn. It’s so interesting though. If I ever get the chance to, a road trip around England and going to as many castles as possible would awesome. I can’t imagine ever getting castle fatigue.
We have a special article for you today. Today’s article comes yo you by my own mother. For the past two years, she has hosted foreign students in her house through a cultural exchange program. She had such a great experience with the program that I asked her if she would like to share it with everyone [...]
The Peak District became Britain’s first National Park on April 17, 1951.
Am I wrong to think that there’s no wrong way to travel?
Packing light is the key to backpacking. The less you have, the easier you can jump from one destination to another and the less weight on your back. It’s just all around better to have less. But you still need to carry the things that are important.
The partying goes on everyday and year-round in these towns and their popular among backpackers because it’s cheap to party compared to home. You can party as much as your body can handle and likely get away with things that you can’t do at home. No one will stop you as long as you have money. These towns are great for serious partyers.
The Voltij by Guerrilla Packs is an impressive backpack for $149. In fact, it has most of what more expensive packs would have. *PLUS A GIVEAWAY!*
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