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23rd February 2011

car
Pretty good post. I hope you create more in the future..

From Blog: Helping to buy a car (Novosibirsk, Russia)

22nd February 2011

wow
i dont think ive heard of any place cheaper! i feel like im getting ripped off here in the philippines paying 120 dollars a month for a room without a kitchen! rourkela sounds like a great place to retire in

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

22nd February 2011

WK
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Hello Hi it's great to see you back on travelblog again. I am going to visit India this May and I shall let you know if it's dirtier than Malaysia. Have a nice day! WK PS: I wrote to you before if you remember

From Blog: Dirty death, annoying affection (Uttar Pradesh, India)

22nd February 2011

say hau
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greeting
Hi Ben, nice blog you got there, another few more day then you will be all home! Well, I am looking for a place to do my divemaster course but so far i only dived my country - perhentian and the Borneo. Would like to hear from you that since you traveled like almost every corner of the world, any interesting dive site you would suggest? , probably around the SEA or pacific. Egypt might too far off though. regards, say hau

From Blog: Finding Nemo (Pulau Tioman, Malaysia)

20th February 2011

Maria
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what an inspiration....
I admire you truly for leaving everything you have in Germany and never looking back... you are truly living your life and for that I look up to you with great admiration... Leaving everything behind even going to the extent of selling most of your belongings, leaving your career for the thirst to see the world and experience every culture... is definetely something I dont have the courage to do... I would definetely love to see the world myself... and I'm doing it in my own terms as much as people criticize me saying it's a waste of time... I dont believe so... to me just like you... there's a difference between being a live and living the life... and you are certainly living it up my friend... kuddos to u from toronto, canada! I love reading your blogs and seeing the world through your pictures... as one of your subscribers... I just want to say... high-five and have a safe trip back to Germany... :D ... I'm sure your journey around the world will not end just yet... I'll be looking forward to more blogs from your... :D

From Blog: Dirty death, annoying affection (Uttar Pradesh, India)

20th February 2011

Pontus
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Moped in Laos
Hi Ben! Sorry to disturb, just wanted to ask you about moped buying - drivin - selling in Lao. I was in Lao 9 years ago and opted for local busses to get around. This time I would like to be more free in terms of where to go (almost anywhere) and where not (VangVieng). Me and a friend are planning a much shorter trip than you made. Thinking to cross into Huay Xai, drive mopeds north to Luang Namtha and the slowly make our way to Luang Prabang where we will meet up with my wife who is there with work. My question: How much do you think we need to spenf for two decent bikes? We are not experienced motorbike drivers so I want to opt for moped style. Is it hard to buy them? Hard to sell them? And how many km can you cover in a day kind of? Would be great to hear from you if you have time! Thanks very much! Pontus, Sweden

From Blog: Blasting through central Laos (Central Laos)

20th February 2011

Josevich
Josevich

but...
i did enjoy reading this. it was funny and informative and all, but... i feel that some statements are disrespectful to the culture of india. just be a little more sensitive next time

From Blog: Dirty death, annoying affection (Uttar Pradesh, India)

18th February 2011

Inga
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Your pictures are great
I have enjoyed your blogs and pictures from your trip. The pictures from India are just fantastic. And your stories are always interesting to read. So now I don't know what to do - to avoid India and all the dirt, or go and see all the beauty. Anyway I wish you happy travels. Inga

From Blog: Dirty death, annoying affection (Uttar Pradesh, India)

18th February 2011

SuzieDsouza
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famous volcanoes
Kīlauea is the youngest and southeastern most famous volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Kilauea can be found on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the southeastern slope of Mauna Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kilauea is one of largest active craters in the world, has a circumference of 8 mi (13 km) and is surrounded by a wall of volcanic rock 200 to 500 ft (61—152 m) high. www.whatisguide.net/0214-famous-volcanoes.html

From Blog: The most famous volcano in the world erupting (Krakatau, Sumatra, Indonesia)

15th February 2011

Cecilia
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Amazing
I am a journalist, but my current work is related technology. I was born in El Salvador and lived the years of the war, that experience left a mark on my life. I live in the US now, since 1992. I admire your decision, not all of us can leave behind what we have to start the adventure. Good luck!

From Blog: Past and present in a troubled country (Eastern El Salvador)

15th February 2011

MRI scan of my brain - looks pretty big, um?

yamini priya
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cancer
Its very useful for me

From Blog: Mr. Ben in hospital (Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia)

12th February 2011

The quintessential New Zealand picture (taken at Lake Rotoroa)

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

So serene - a lovely photo.

From Blog: Seven amazing days of sunshine up in the mountains (Travers-Sabine Trek, South Island, New Zealand)

11th February 2011

34KING18
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Cool
I really like this picture!

From Blog: Dolphins, red frogs, whales - a most perfect start in Panama (Western Panama)

10th February 2011

Jessa Belle
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amazing story!
Hi! Great to see this. Great to know that you visited our place and appreciated it. I am from Puerto Princesa and I am grateful you are sharing the word about our place! Congrats!

From Blog: 3 islands down, 7104 to go (Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines)

10th February 2011

Jack-in-Canada
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Hi Ben
Great to have u back >>> Have a blogging good time in India and in life thereafter.

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

Katrin
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Super
Wow, sounds perfect - Neid ;-) Hope to hear from you soon. Liebe Grüße

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

Karen
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Welcome back!
Hey, Well, I for one am glad to see that you decided to start up your blog again. Good luck at Varanasi and Agra. You're starting with what must be two of the most popular tourist spots, so the hassle factor is about to shoot up. Agra was not my favourite place, but I did find a great little 'restaurant' (a family home with a roof terrace with views of the Taj) which did fabulous freshly prepared food. I'll dig out my diary and send you the name of it. Lovely father and daughter, they will really look after the 3 of you. I found that the further south I went the easier it got as the people seem to be more easy going. Are you going down to Allepey? Have fun.

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

Nomadic friend
We see the Nomadic blood still runs rife in you viens Ben. An itch that fades but never goes away, leave it alone and it can turn into a rash but following your heart could be the cure. Welcome back, we have missed your incredible blogs.

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

jonrha
jonrha

Great to see you back!
I am so pleased to read your quality Blog and to see you are back :)

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

Jason Vance
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Your New Adventure
Congratulations! I can't believe it. Here I am wondering if I'll have a real first adventure, and here you are starting on your second BIG ADVENTURE. I'll keep reading if you keep writing. My oldest son spent a month in India two summers ago. His roommate here in the USA was Indian and he took my son home. Good luck with all the decisions.

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

9th February 2011

liliram
liliram

Hey there
Welcome back, Ben. We have been missing your blogs that we feel almost deprived!

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

8th February 2011

Walter
Walter's journeys

on the road again
On the road again ! - I can't belive it- I am speechless- I am constantly shaking my head-Unbelievable! Some of your gene must come from nomadic people. Wonderful to read your blog again. Thank you for the colourful fotos. walter

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

8th February 2011

aspiringnomad
Jason

Quantum Mechanics?
Going home for two months yet still being "on the road". Stephen Hawking once suggested that the absence of tourists from the future constitutes an argument against the existence of time travel—a variant of the Fermi paradox;-)

From Blog: ...and we are back! (Rourkela, Orissa, India)

2nd February 2011

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deleted_49612

Blog of the Year, 2010
Congratulations! :) This blog has been nominated one of the best of 2010, in the central and south American/writing category. http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/27154-1.html

From Blog: In search of the Pura Vida (Pacific and Central Costa Rica)

21st January 2011

Claudia Brand
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Willkommen zurück
schade für Sie aber das müssen ja tolle Erlebnisse gewesen sein. Steigen Sie wieder bei uns ein oder kann man sich das nicht mehr vorstellen, nach dieser Auszeit? Viele Grüße Claudia Brand

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