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		<title>The Wander Project is Dead.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
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The Wander Project is  Dead.

And I’m really, really happy about it. In the several months that TWP has been up and running,  I’ve reached one conclusion: I don’t want to keep a travel blog. It  feels forced, and the idea of having to generate content for content’s  sake is slightly nauseating. As an editor friend reminded me today: if  you’re writing something you’re not 100% into, it’s simply not worth the effort in the end (unless,of course, you&#8217;re paying the bills- then it&#8217;s called a job). He also pointed out the  flawed mechanics of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Managing  Your Money on the Road</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/managing-your-money-on-the-road/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
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Traveling is expensive. If you&#8217;re not careful, you&#8217;ll end up dropping  even more cash just for the privilege of spending your own money. Short  of carrying a backpack full of bills around the world (not recommended),  you&#8217;ll pay to play when you want to access your funds— the trick is to  shell out as little as possible.
Debit Cards:
That $2 ATM  charge from a random ATM is annoying at home. Abroad, you can add  another $3-$5, then up to 5% for a &#8220;foreign currency conversion charge.&#8221;  Gonna swipe your card?  You&#8217;ll pay the conversion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fitness on the Move</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/fitness-on-the-move/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health+Fitness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[running]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your fitness routine is one of the many things you sacrifice to live out of a backpack. Fortunately, you'll discover something that gym teachers and drill sergeants have known all along: a health club full of fancy equipment isn't necessary to get in shape and stay that way.]]></description>
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		<title>TWP Gear Guide: A Rough Edit of my Packing List</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/twp-gear-guide-a-rough-edit-of-my-packing-list/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/twp-gear-guide-a-rough-edit-of-my-packing-list/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TWP Gear Guide]]></category>

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It&#8217;s easily one of the top three questions asked of RTW travelers (right  after &#8220;Why are you doing this?&#8221; and &#8220;How are you financing this little  venture?&#8221;): What does one pack for a year-long trip?
So here&#8217;s  your answer. I&#8217;m still editing this list— I&#8217;m sure I&#8217;ll ditch some stuff  (like clothes) and toss in a few odds/ends, but this is pretty much it.  Travelers, feel free to offer your suggestions.
Clothing
one  pair of travel pants (patagonia continental pants)
three l.s. travel  shirts (patagonaia/gramicci/the north face)
two synthetic s.s.  T-shirts (patagonia calpilene)
two synthetic l.s. T-shirts (patagonia [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Delays are Unavoidable, Annoying and Perhaps for the Best</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/travel-delays-are-unavoidable-annoying-and-perhaps-for-the-best/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/travel-delays-are-unavoidable-annoying-and-perhaps-for-the-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category>

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Delays are an inevitable part of travel—especially when you&#8217;re planning  to be on the road for a year. I&#8217;ve been forced to postpone my trip until  July, and I was pretty bummed about it.
But if everything had  gone as planned, I&#8217;d have landed in an ash-coated Guatemala City  courtesy of Pacaya volcano, which erupted on Thursday. If that weren&#8217;t  enough, my arrival would&#8217;ve coincided perfectly with tropical storm  Agatha, which has dumped three feet of rain on the region and caused  widespread flooding, massive mudslides and over 100 deaths in Guatemala  and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protecting Valuables on the Road</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/protecting-valuables-on-the-road/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/protecting-valuables-on-the-road/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 23:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cameras]]></category>
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Every RTW traveler has concerns about keeping their gear safe,  especially when they&#8217;re lugging expensive electronics or camera  equipment. TWP asked photographer Austin Mann (who&#8217;s no longer trapped  in Ethiopia) to tell us how he keeps his computer, high-end camera  bodies and assortment of lenses out of the hands of thieves in the  field, in transit, and even when he&#8217;s not around to stand guard.


In  the Field: Be Inconspicuous
&#8220;You&#8217;ve got to actively work to keep you  gear (and yourself) off the radar of would-be thieves,&#8221; Mann says.  To  avoid looking like a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Trip Medical Checklist</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/pre-trip-medical-checklist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 02:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health+Fitness]]></category>

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Staying healthy on the road begins before you leave
Get a Pre-trip Physical
Not a cursory glance like the one you got  to play ball in high school, but a thorough exam by a doctor who&#8217;ll do  more than check your your vitals and send you on your way. Make sure you  get a blood test, which will turn up any abnormalities with your  red/white blood cell count, kidney and liver function, etc. — all of  which you&#8217;d rather deal with here than halfway around the world. Ask for  a chest x-ray, too, which will allow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekly Steals: The Best Deals on Travel Gear</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/weekly-steals-the-best-deals-on-travel-gear-4/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/weekly-steals-the-best-deals-on-travel-gear-4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 20:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Campmor Men's Microfleece Zip-T Neck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chaco Hipthong Sandals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dahlgren Alpaca Hiking Socks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GoLite Quest Backpack]]></category>

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Chaco Hipthong Sandals 
Insanely comfortable and supportive enough for the trail, Chacos are the gold standard in sport sandals. Grab the Hipthong model for a mere $48 at Sierra Trading Post, then add the 36% you&#8217;ve saved to your travel fund.
Campmor Men&#8217;s Microfleece Zip-T Neck
A super-thin fleece is invaluable when traveling: it wards off the chill while taking up little real estate in your pack. At just $16, there&#8217;s no reason not to snag Campmor&#8217;s in-house version.
GoLite Quest Backpack
If we had to recommend a RTW-able pack to a ladyfriend on a budget, the GoLite Quest would be a top contender. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finally: My RTW Itinerary</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/finally-my-rtw-itinerary/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/finally-my-rtw-itinerary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 20:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category>

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Here it is, folks— TWP&#8217;s Around-the-World Itinerary:
June/July 2010: Central America
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Aug/September/October 2010: South America
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Nov/Dec 2010/Jan 2011: Africa
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Tanzania
Kenya
Ethiopia
Feb/March/April 2011: Asia
India
Nepal
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
China
It&#8217;s a serious understatement to call my itinerary flexible— I&#8217;ll probably change it at least a dozen times. Got any suggestions? Maybe you can make a case for Honduras, recommend a hostel in Cape Town or a bar in Bangkok. Let me know!
]]></description>
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		<title>Weekly Steals: The Best Deals on Travel Gear</title>
		<link>http://wanderproject.com/weekly-steals-the-best-deals-on-travel-gear-3/</link>
		<comments>http://wanderproject.com/weekly-steals-the-best-deals-on-travel-gear-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 21:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Fulmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arcteryx Envoy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asolo Sasslong]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isis Monashee Jacket]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Osprey Space Station 100]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Timex Ironman]]></category>

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High-Capacity Roller: Osprey Space Station 100
While backpacks are the norm for the long-term travel set, sometimes you just need a hauler with wheels. The Osprey Space Station 100 holds over 6000 cubic inches of gear and is perfect for bulky stuff you&#8217;d rather not strap to your back. It&#8217;s durable, too— I tested it for Men&#8217;s Journal and it survived a toss out a window, a stint as a speed bump and being dragged behind a truck. You can get one of your own for just $160—that&#8217;s 35%off— from REI Outlet.
Double Duty: Arcteryx Envoy
Travel shirt pros: they can take a [...]]]></description>
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