Travel Stories

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A Single Step
by Gregory Rodgers A story about the humorous process of trading cubicle life for vagabonding life.

A Four Hour Tour
by Tyrel Nelson A hellish boat ride in Ecuador to a hidden lagoon.

C

Close Encounters of the Alaskan Kind
by Gregory Rodgers Running into one grizzly is bad enough - but two?

Chronicles: A vagabonding story
by Cat Duval A girl and her dog hitchhike from Canada to South America with only $1.50.

Chronicles: A vagabonding story (Part 2)
by Cat Duval A girl and her dog on their moneyless journey to California

E

Easy as Pai
by Gregory Rodgers A motorcycle journey through the north of Thailand almost ends abruptly.

Exit Row Please
by Gregory Rodgers A funny story about the stresses of flying

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Hey mister - wanna ride a camel?
by Gregory Rodgers How to get yourself in and out of trouble safely in Egypt.

Heading Beyond Bangkok
by Dorothy Ng A solo female traveler relates her experiences in the north of Thailand.

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One Fine Day at the Bull Ring
by Tyrel Nelson A vivid description of a day at the bull fighting in Ecuador.

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Run for your lives
by Gregory Rodgers A true story about surviving a 2006 Tsunami scare in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand.

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Three weeks in Alaska
by Gregory Rodgers Three amazing weeks spent in our largest and most beautiful state.




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