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My Karate Kid Moment: Bar Fight in Japan
Ok, so this is not the exact photo of that night Three to one. Three soldiers, to me. An ex-girlfriend on my arm, scared. How did I get myself into this situation? More importantly, how did I get...
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How to Manage Uncertainty- Don’t
What? I can still use churches and clouds for non inspirational posts...right... When life kicks you in the teeth, smile back. When life gives you a present, good or bad, say thank you. When life...
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Advanced Personal Development Sale: better life, save money, be awesome
I feel like a better person already Yay, the 72 Hour Sale is back and this time it jumps into the Personal Development arena. For me travel and working abroad has had a profound effect on my personal...
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Off Track on the Northern Albanian Komani Lake
It’s hard to know what is on and off the beaten path these days. Most travelers get their information from the Internet (yes, including you right now) in a way that was never possible before with...
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Camping and Hiking in Kosovo’s Backcountry: Brod to Lake Shutman
You can walk here in just 5 minutes from the village of Brod Working for the United Nations and as a Travel Blogger/writer has its moments…sometimes they intersect in an amazing experience or...
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Guide to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
In Japan, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are extremely popular and there is even a weekly travel show dedicated to showcasing sites from all over the world. The United Nation’s Educational, Scientific...
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My 7 Links that May or May not Deserve to See the Light of Day
Recently we were nominated by Cam and Nicole over at Traveling Canucks to take part in the 7 Links Project started by Trip Base. First off I like the Traveling Canucks because they only use one “L”...
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Determine the Fate of Todd’s Wanderings
Same Logo, More of it Well, OK, maybe that title is a tad bit dramatic, but it is true nonetheless. Here at Todd’s Wanderings I am always trying to make the website more user friendly and to enhance...
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Japanese Hambagu Recipe (Japanese Gourmet Hamburger Patty? WOW)
This post is by Kay, who writes the K’s Kitchen section of Todd’s Wanderings. She also happens to be Todd’s lovely wife! Only the Japanese can turn a meat loaf into a gourmet dish! First of all, I...
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Drinking in the Back Alleys of Shinjuku Golden Gai
Just about every visitor to Japan searches for that stereotypical traditional atmosphere where they can sit and breath in the “real” Japan. The truth is that this “real” Japan is fading fast, and has...
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A Night with a Sri Lankan Gangster
Some names and circumstances have been changed to protect my ass. Not too many things get your heart beating like downing a half a bottle of Black Label whiskey and being hugged by a killer… In the...
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How I Paid for 12 Years of Continuous Travel
Anyone who says you can't have it all is more worried about what they don't have and that you might end up with more than them. Recently a number of people have written me to ask EXACTLY how I have...
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Experience Tokyo’s Creative Youth Culture in Yoyogi Park
See, Japan is not all about modesty and Samurai! Japan accepts quite a bit of eccentric freedom. It is hard not to drool cliches when writing about Japan these days, especially when talking about the...
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Proof it All Works Out in The End
Don't worry, everything will be OK I think apologies are in order. No, no, not you to me. I owe YOU an apology. I thought I was being honest with you You see, I have always tried to tell you the truth...
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Travel Porn: Shiraito Waterfall Karuizawa, Japan
Secluded waterfall in Japan anyone? This is a new feature here on Todd’s Wanderings. Well, that’s not true, I have been delivering beautiful photos (pat on the back) for a while now. Travel Porn is...
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Dragash Kosovo Backcountry HDR Photo Trip
Recently I took a mixed group of diplomats, aid workers and tourists on a hiking trip to Kosovo‘s most remote region, Dragash. Not only is the area the focus of my upcoming first guidebook (The...
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Travel Porn: Fresh Seafood, How Brave a Traveler are you?
Are you a brave enough traveler to ignore the dead head and focus on the fresh tuna? Travel Porn delivers visual stimulation from around the world each week (most likely Fridays when I’m not stuck in...
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Can Travel Make the World a Better Place?
Blending of Cultures Is travel an inherently selfish indulgence or a vehicle to bring about world peace? The travel and tourism industry is huge, and in 2010 over 940 million people traveled outside...
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European Castle Goodness- What European Castle Town is the Best?
Hands down, the Church of the Assumption in Bled Slovenia puts this Castle town in the top 10 in Europe Travel Porn delivers visual stimulation from around the world each week (most likely Fridays...
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Trusted Travel Questions and Answers
If I don't know I'll ask my crackpot team of expat misfits Trusted Travel Questions and Answers is my monthly chance to answer reader questions about travel and destinations. It can be hard to find...
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