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11-07-2011, 02:58 PM
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Hello from the Heartland!
Hello all! I am a 25-year-old ardent lover of travel who hails from Minnesota. I am hoping to embark on a backpacking trip to Europe next summer with a friend of mine, and am happy to soak up any knowledge you seasoned backpackers may have for me!
Happily, I am not a travel newbie. I have been to Ireland, N. Ireland, England, France, Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Egypt, and got to study in Galway, Ireland for 5 blissful months. It's been awhile since my last travel adventure so I am itching to get going again! My interests include classic literature, fine art, quaint architecture, beautiful natural areas, random little adventures, unusual souvenirs, and exploring.
Pleased to meet you all!
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11-07-2011, 08:29 PM
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TPunk Recognized
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hey, another Minnesotan on the boards, don't ya know! Welcome! Have you decided yet on any specific places/countries for your itinerary?
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Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish. Albert Einstein
USA, Canada, Mexico, England, France, Italy, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile.
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11-08-2011, 10:35 AM
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Welcome to Tpunk!!! And please do indulge!!!!!
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When an adventure ends you can never go back, never relive it, never hope to feel the same emotion. The secret is to not try and go back but to keep searching for new adventure....
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11-15-2011, 06:36 PM
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An Optimistic Realist.
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Welcome to Travelpunk! Hope you can find what you are looking for here...
Where are you looking to go on your travels?
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2009-2014: February - Mexico (Cancun x 3, Cozumel x 1, Mazatlan x 2
2014 : Europe: Norway, Denmark, Hungary, Czech Rep, Germany, France, England
2015 : US:Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Joshua Tree NP, Salton Sea, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Mt. Rushmore. 20 states. Europe: Stockholm, Barcelona, Madrid, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Ireland (month driving around), Northern Ireland, Edinburgh.
2021: Europe?
Need a Railpass for that Trip to Europe?
Or Maybe a Hostel Reservation?
Frog Creek Brewing -- Upcoming Microbrewery
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11-15-2011, 09:53 PM
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lover of Germany
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Welcome to TPunk!!!
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I have been to: Canada, USA, Iceland, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Germany, Sardinia, Switzerland, China, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Morocco.
Do to list: [color=blue][color=black] Australia, New Zealand, Austria India and Bolivia.
[color=blue][i][font=Verdana][color=black]"I'm just another stranger lookin' for the promised land"
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11-21-2011, 04:23 PM
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Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! 
Next summer I am hoping to go to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Greece is a possibility as well, despite the awkwardness of how to get there from the Czech Republic. Backpacking through Europe is something I've wanted to do for several years now, and every aspect of planning it excites me (seriously, I was excited about travel-sized bugsprays today. Not kidding). Hopefully one of my best friends can go with me, but if not, I might just set out on my first long solo trip!
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11-23-2011, 08:48 AM
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lover of Germany
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Belgium holds some great memories for me as it was the first place I properly back packed, I hope you enjoy it Is there anything in particular that you're looking to do?
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I have been to: Canada, USA, Iceland, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Germany, Sardinia, Switzerland, China, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Morocco.
Do to list: [color=blue][color=black] Australia, New Zealand, Austria India and Bolivia.
[color=blue][i][font=Verdana][color=black]"I'm just another stranger lookin' for the promised land"
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12-04-2011, 11:23 AM
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Hi expatben! When I'm in Belgium I am particularly interested in biking, as I love to bike here at home and hear they have a big network of trails over there. I also want to see Bruges.
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12-04-2011, 05:02 PM
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lover of Germany
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Belgium and the Netherlands are awesome for biking because of their flatness. Brugges is sooooooooooooooooo pretty you will love it there!
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I have been to: Canada, USA, Iceland, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Germany, Sardinia, Switzerland, China, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Morocco.
Do to list: [color=blue][color=black] Australia, New Zealand, Austria India and Bolivia.
[color=blue][i][font=Verdana][color=black]"I'm just another stranger lookin' for the promised land"
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