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		<title>Comment on Six Secrets for Traveling Free by swb3j2</title>
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		<dc:creator>swb3j2</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>how would you go about doing that</description>
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		<title>Comment on On Location in Miami by shirint</title>
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		<dc:creator>shirint</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Who is this guy, Nate McCormick? He is super HOT!</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by Sandra</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sandra</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Regarding Puerto Rico

No doubt shrugging and walking away laughing will seem rude when you are asking for help, and no doubt Puerto Ricans, as anyone else, may be rude at times.  Still, when it comes to giving directions, I must admit that such reaction was very likely NOT due to "rudeness".  I was born and raised there, and can vouch that such is a typical reaction of not understanding or not knowing how to explain.

In fact, if they understand your language (and your question!) and they actually KNOW where you are headed to, they will be very glad to help.  However, their directions will probably leave you more confused than you were before.

Reasons?  Several:
(1) Small island, most locals not used to maps, so they can't point and show you.  
(2) Road signs, although better now, not always dependable.  As in some States, streets may have several names which are not all on the signs.  
(3) Distances, too short to let the road signs be significant, and thus not paid attention to by locals. By the time your brain registers the sign, you're already past the turn.  
(4)  Of course, possible language barrier.  Even if they understood you, they may not know enough English to give you the complex reply giving directions require.
(5) Way in which directions are given (e.g. "You take this road and go straight, go straigh, keep going on this winding road until you see a McDonalds.  Well, not there.  Keep going and going.  Pass two, no, three, no, I'm not sure how many lights.  But you'll see a Supermarket... not there either...")  You get the idea.  

Giving directions is a national deficiency.  Cut them some slack.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Regarding Puerto Rico</p>
<p>No doubt shrugging and walking away laughing will seem rude when you are asking for help, and no doubt Puerto Ricans, as anyone else, may be rude at times.  Still, when it comes to giving directions, I must admit that such reaction was very likely NOT due to &#8220;rudeness&#8221;.  I was born and raised there, and can vouch that such is a typical reaction of not understanding or not knowing how to explain.</p>
<p>In fact, if they understand your language (and your question!) and they actually KNOW where you are headed to, they will be very glad to help.  However, their directions will probably leave you more confused than you were before.</p>
<p>Reasons?  Several:<br />
(1) Small island, most locals not used to maps, so they can&#8217;t point and show you.<br />
(2) Road signs, although better now, not always dependable.  As in some States, streets may have several names which are not all on the signs.<br />
(3) Distances, too short to let the road signs be significant, and thus not paid attention to by locals. By the time your brain registers the sign, you&#8217;re already past the turn.<br />
(4)  Of course, possible language barrier.  Even if they understood you, they may not know enough English to give you the complex reply giving directions require.<br />
(5) Way in which directions are given (e.g. &#8220;You take this road and go straight, go straigh, keep going on this winding road until you see a McDonalds.  Well, not there.  Keep going and going.  Pass two, no, three, no, I&#8217;m not sure how many lights.  But you&#8217;ll see a Supermarket&#8230; not there either&#8230;&#8221;)  You get the idea.  </p>
<p>Giving directions is a national deficiency.  Cut them some slack.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Worst Taxi Rides Ever by lindakje</title>
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		<dc:creator>lindakje</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>My worst trip in a taxi was in PortauPrince, Haiti.  In February of 1996, I was working with a fair trade group and driving from our hotel to a small workshop about 3 miles away.  Along the way we encountered frenzied horn honking, storm sewers without grates as well as manholes with no covers.  The car was a mid60's Chevy that hadn't see an exhaust system in at least 20 years.  As the driver swung around each deep, dark hole and we held our breath and sweat in the sealed confines (we were told not to leave windows down or the doors unlocked because of thieves) of the car, we prayed!  After rolling along at a steady pace of  about a mile per hour for 1 hour, we encountered our first pile of burning tires.  The UN peace keepers appeared about 15 minutes later.  Of course they did nothing to stop the fire, but they did get traffic moving again.   We stopped twice more on this trip to watch the scenes of tires and debris being hauled into the street.  
The following day, my door was ripped open while driving near the airport and thieves tried to steal my camera.  Luckily, I was able to pull the door closed and lock it before anything happened.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My worst trip in a taxi was in PortauPrince, Haiti.  In February of 1996, I was working with a fair trade group and driving from our hotel to a small workshop about 3 miles away.  Along the way we encountered frenzied horn honking, storm sewers without grates as well as manholes with no covers.  The car was a mid60&#8217;s Chevy that hadn&#8217;t see an exhaust system in at least 20 years.  As the driver swung around each deep, dark hole and we held our breath and sweat in the sealed confines (we were told not to leave windows down or the doors unlocked because of thieves) of the car, we prayed!  After rolling along at a steady pace of  about a mile per hour for 1 hour, we encountered our first pile of burning tires.  The UN peace keepers appeared about 15 minutes later.  Of course they did nothing to stop the fire, but they did get traffic moving again.   We stopped twice more on this trip to watch the scenes of tires and debris being hauled into the street.<br />
The following day, my door was ripped open while driving near the airport and thieves tried to steal my camera.  Luckily, I was able to pull the door closed and lock it before anything happened.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Seven Stunning South Pacific Islands by Adena</title>
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		<dc:creator>Adena</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Just got back from Fiji - let's go deeper. My favorite island was actually &lt;a href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/645222/Fiji/Qamea" rel="nofollow"&gt;Qamea&lt;/a&gt;, on a small Eco Resort in Maqai (man-guy).  Qamea is off of another beautiful island, &lt;a href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/310440/Fiji/Taveuni" rel="nofollow"&gt;Taveuni&lt;/a&gt;, known as the Garden Island.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just got back from Fiji - let&#8217;s go deeper. My favorite island was actually <a href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/645222/Fiji/Qamea" rel="nofollow">Qamea</a>, on a small Eco Resort in Maqai (man-guy).  Qamea is off of another beautiful island, <a href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/310440/Fiji/Taveuni" rel="nofollow">Taveuni</a>, known as the Garden Island.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: 6 Welcome Winter Getaways by Adena</title>
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		<dc:creator>Adena</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How about &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/6WFx3N" rel="nofollow"&gt;Vermont!?&lt;/a&gt; It's such a beautiful place to come home to, and I feel very lucky. It's also a great winter getaway though, with small towns like Stowe and Jeffersonville, tons of B&amp;B's and fireplaces to warm-up by!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How about <a href="http://bit.ly/6WFx3N" rel="nofollow">Vermont!?</a> It&#8217;s such a beautiful place to come home to, and I feel very lucky. It&#8217;s also a great winter getaway though, with small towns like Stowe and Jeffersonville, tons of B&amp;B&#8217;s and fireplaces to warm-up by!</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by Mindy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear 911 resource waster...

What is wrong with you?  Why would you call 911 to get a tow?  No wonder the operator (who is probably busy answering calls that actually &lt;i&gt;ARE&lt;/i&gt; emergencies) told you to call a tow truck.  That same phone you called 911 on could have just as easily called &lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;411&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;.  That would have been appropriate.  I've never been to Indiana, but I'm pretty sure ANY 911 operator you call for such a non-emergent request would tell you the same.  Being stranded on the side of the road isn't an emergency.

Dear Seattle Slammer...
What did you say to that candy store clerk?  I've lived in Seattle &amp; Portland (the two biggest metro areas in the Pacific Northwest).  I have to say both places are probably one of the most friendly places I've ever lived (about a dozen different cities and that includes Los Angeles &amp; Denver).</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear 911 resource waster&#8230;</p>
<p>What is wrong with you?  Why would you call 911 to get a tow?  No wonder the operator (who is probably busy answering calls that actually <i>ARE</i> emergencies) told you to call a tow truck.  That same phone you called 911 on could have just as easily called <i><b>411</b></i>.  That would have been appropriate.  I&#8217;ve never been to Indiana, but I&#8217;m pretty sure ANY 911 operator you call for such a non-emergent request would tell you the same.  Being stranded on the side of the road isn&#8217;t an emergency.</p>
<p>Dear Seattle Slammer&#8230;<br />
What did you say to that candy store clerk?  I&#8217;ve lived in Seattle &amp; Portland (the two biggest metro areas in the Pacific Northwest).  I have to say both places are probably one of the most friendly places I&#8217;ve ever lived (about a dozen different cities and that includes Los Angeles &amp; Denver).</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: World&#8217;s Friendliest Countries by marvinh30</title>
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		<dc:creator>marvinh30</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have to hand my vote for the most friendly people to Peru. I have had the opportunity to work all over the world. I have been blessed with the opportunity to spend a few months in Peru and overall the people are just fantastic. Colombia is also a very nice country to visit. Especially the City of medellin. It is simple beautiful.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have to hand my vote for the most friendly people to Peru. I have had the opportunity to work all over the world. I have been blessed with the opportunity to spend a few months in Peru and overall the people are just fantastic. Colombia is also a very nice country to visit. Especially the City of medellin. It is simple beautiful.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Hiking in the Heavenly Himalayas: The Annapurna Circuit by Jen Gold</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Gold</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What an amazing video.   I hiked the Annapurna Circuit years ago, and this just brought it all right back to me.   I only did 5 days, but would love to go back and try a longer trek.   Michael's points of view on appreciating the locals, slowing your pace, and being grateul for what you have, were really refreshing.  Thanks for sharing!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What an amazing video.   I hiked the Annapurna Circuit years ago, and this just brought it all right back to me.   I only did 5 days, but would love to go back and try a longer trek.   Michael&#8217;s points of view on appreciating the locals, slowing your pace, and being grateul for what you have, were really refreshing.  Thanks for sharing!</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by civilized</title>
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		<dc:creator>civilized</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>dear elly, maybe you should go and live in the south for a while yourself, and if you have children better yet to get there fast. learning manners and properly addressing others not only shows respect for others, but most important for yourself. now, as for the other cities and countries mentioned, i agree france who are so embarassed that we bermuda hot dog chewing americans have sacrificed many of their family members for the freedom for them to have the oppurtunity to voice their opinions. they still are pissed that we had to save their asses twice and are embarassed to look us in the eye, especially for their world shameful acts politically.talk about rude have you ever noticed when in france how they treat their new immigrant citizens. i was in rio and getting mugged by about ten young men, around me were about a million tourists mostly american and not one person helped me. good manners are not taught by a french vogue magazine but by families, generation to generation. respect, tolerance, kindness, just a smile would knock down many cultural barriers. i always found that if yor are respectful and kind to others 99% of the time they will reciprocate. welcome mats are there for a reason.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>dear elly, maybe you should go and live in the south for a while yourself, and if you have children better yet to get there fast. learning manners and properly addressing others not only shows respect for others, but most important for yourself. now, as for the other cities and countries mentioned, i agree france who are so embarassed that we bermuda hot dog chewing americans have sacrificed many of their family members for the freedom for them to have the oppurtunity to voice their opinions. they still are pissed that we had to save their asses twice and are embarassed to look us in the eye, especially for their world shameful acts politically.talk about rude have you ever noticed when in france how they treat their new immigrant citizens. i was in rio and getting mugged by about ten young men, around me were about a million tourists mostly american and not one person helped me. good manners are not taught by a french vogue magazine but by families, generation to generation. respect, tolerance, kindness, just a smile would knock down many cultural barriers. i always found that if yor are respectful and kind to others 99% of the time they will reciprocate. welcome mats are there for a reason.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Your Haunted Travels by old city diva</title>
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		<dc:creator>old city diva</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>About 3 years ago, I went to New Orleans for the Vampire Ball.  My friend and I stayed at the Empress Hotel in the Treme section near the French Quarter.  A young couple had stayed in the hotel earlier in the summer and got an apartment on North Rampart Street.  It seems that they had gotten into a fight and the guy killed his girlfriend.  One night, as my friend slept, I felt the corner of the bed depress.  As I've communicated with those who've passed over to the other side for most of my life, I knew that this poor murdered girl was in the room with us.  I told her that her ordeal was over and it was okay for her to cross over to the other side.  She went into the light and was gone.  The following morning, the hotel staff mentioned to me about the couple and the murder (the guy commited suicide shortly afterwards).  They were very surprised by what I told them that had happened in the room the previous night.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About 3 years ago, I went to New Orleans for the Vampire Ball.  My friend and I stayed at the Empress Hotel in the Treme section near the French Quarter.  A young couple had stayed in the hotel earlier in the summer and got an apartment on North Rampart Street.  It seems that they had gotten into a fight and the guy killed his girlfriend.  One night, as my friend slept, I felt the corner of the bed depress.  As I&#8217;ve communicated with those who&#8217;ve passed over to the other side for most of my life, I knew that this poor murdered girl was in the room with us.  I told her that her ordeal was over and it was okay for her to cross over to the other side.  She went into the light and was gone.  The following morning, the hotel staff mentioned to me about the couple and the murder (the guy commited suicide shortly afterwards).  They were very surprised by what I told them that had happened in the room the previous night.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: World&#8217;s Friendliest Countries by JoshuasGrandma</title>
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		<dc:creator>JoshuasGrandma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>For friendliness, I'd put Turkey at the top of my list - even when the Turks are selling you something, they treat you like you are the most important person in the world.  Gracious, friendly and always ready to settle for a chat and some apple tea rather than a sale.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For friendliness, I&#8217;d put Turkey at the top of my list - even when the Turks are selling you something, they treat you like you are the most important person in the world.  Gracious, friendly and always ready to settle for a chat and some apple tea rather than a sale.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by JoshuasGrandma</title>
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		<dc:creator>JoshuasGrandma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The people in Paris were lovely and helpful to me even when I tried my fractured French - but one anecdote may explain the reaction some Americans receive.   We were at the top of the Eiffel Tower, awed by the view, when an obvious (and obese) American in bermuda shorts and a garish Hawaiian shirt - was gulping down a hot dog and loudly exclaiming that it was "the best meal he'd had in Paris!"

Truly an 'ugly American!'  Most people react to and remember stereotypes, and disrespect for the culture of others - when you are a visitor in their country - is the best way to get treated badly.  

Ethno-centerism, the belief in the rightness of your own culture, is the one thing you should leave at home when you travel.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The people in Paris were lovely and helpful to me even when I tried my fractured French - but one anecdote may explain the reaction some Americans receive.   We were at the top of the Eiffel Tower, awed by the view, when an obvious (and obese) American in bermuda shorts and a garish Hawaiian shirt - was gulping down a hot dog and loudly exclaiming that it was &#8220;the best meal he&#8217;d had in Paris!&#8221;</p>
<p>Truly an &#8216;ugly American!&#8217;  Most people react to and remember stereotypes, and disrespect for the culture of others - when you are a visitor in their country - is the best way to get treated badly.  </p>
<p>Ethno-centerism, the belief in the rightness of your own culture, is the one thing you should leave at home when you travel.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by elly</title>
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		<dc:creator>elly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As soon as my friends and I entered Arizona and stoped at a rest stop/gas station and the locals there found out that we were from California they were more than willing to give directions and even gave us an estimation of how many miles and hours we had to go.  When we got to Maricpa and were looking for houses for rent some of the residents were kind enough to open the door and tell us there place had already been leased but gave information on what houses were available.  To be kinder than that they just had to invite us in for ice tea.    Which I don't blame them for not doing so as we are strangers to them.
As for Pennyslvania and residents there not opening there doors to you, I would say smart of them.  Here in L.A., California many of us wont open the door to strangers either.  We don't know you or what your intentions are, they may be decent intentions but how do we know that?  The best defence for a person is not to be naive and overly trusting.
As for not getting help in Los Angeles because your pregnant: it's a pregnancy not a disease.  Not that many people use words like Mam &amp; Sir anymore so if you still find this in the South maybe you should stay there.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As soon as my friends and I entered Arizona and stoped at a rest stop/gas station and the locals there found out that we were from California they were more than willing to give directions and even gave us an estimation of how many miles and hours we had to go.  When we got to Maricpa and were looking for houses for rent some of the residents were kind enough to open the door and tell us there place had already been leased but gave information on what houses were available.  To be kinder than that they just had to invite us in for ice tea.    Which I don&#8217;t blame them for not doing so as we are strangers to them.<br />
As for Pennyslvania and residents there not opening there doors to you, I would say smart of them.  Here in L.A., California many of us wont open the door to strangers either.  We don&#8217;t know you or what your intentions are, they may be decent intentions but how do we know that?  The best defence for a person is not to be naive and overly trusting.<br />
As for not getting help in Los Angeles because your pregnant: it&#8217;s a pregnancy not a disease.  Not that many people use words like Mam &amp; Sir anymore so if you still find this in the South maybe you should stay there.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by crazy granny</title>
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		<dc:creator>crazy granny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It seems 2 me that anywhere I have been has had all sorts of people. I am a talker, if standing in line, I talk, sometimes people seem shocked, some are like me and talk, some are just 2 good (in my opion). In Kansas stay clear of the small in breader towns, if a person has not had great grand parents from there, you are an outsider and if anything goes wrong, the best canidid is the outsider. As for being stranded in a strange place the best thing to do is ask your father for safe help to come. Maybe the way a person acts toward others is the way they will be treated. Dress is something else. If a person dresses 2 upsy, they might not get any thing but snobs, if a person dresses 2 ucky no one will trust them. The main thing I have found is try to act like I belong or just glad to be there, it is all in the attitude.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems 2 me that anywhere I have been has had all sorts of people. I am a talker, if standing in line, I talk, sometimes people seem shocked, some are like me and talk, some are just 2 good (in my opion). In Kansas stay clear of the small in breader towns, if a person has not had great grand parents from there, you are an outsider and if anything goes wrong, the best canidid is the outsider. As for being stranded in a strange place the best thing to do is ask your father for safe help to come. Maybe the way a person acts toward others is the way they will be treated. Dress is something else. If a person dresses 2 upsy, they might not get any thing but snobs, if a person dresses 2 ucky no one will trust them. The main thing I have found is try to act like I belong or just glad to be there, it is all in the attitude.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by charlesmann34</title>
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		<dc:creator>charlesmann34</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>When we travelled to Paris, we found everyone to be most kind and helpful.  One woman gave my wife her seat on the bus; another woman translated for us with a ticket seller who spoke no English.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we travelled to Paris, we found everyone to be most kind and helpful.  One woman gave my wife her seat on the bus; another woman translated for us with a ticket seller who spoke no English.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by bonaire</title>
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		<dc:creator>bonaire</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>well; why la just because you were pregnant so what;buy a bottled water' the French are always rude so what; they are not politically correct;no wonder Ilove em</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>well; why la just because you were pregnant so what;buy a bottled water&#8217; the French are always rude so what; they are not politically correct;no wonder Ilove em</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by Chef Venis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Chef Venis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I've travelled quite a bit and have found most people to be friendly everywhere I've been.  I find people treat you the way you treat them. Even in Paris.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve travelled quite a bit and have found most people to be friendly everywhere I&#8217;ve been.  I find people treat you the way you treat them. Even in Paris.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by Snoopy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Snoopy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have traveled the 50 states and a couple of countries.  I find friendly people and rude people everywhere , nowhere was better or worse.  It often depended on my mood, go figure.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have traveled the 50 states and a couple of countries.  I find friendly people and rude people everywhere , nowhere was better or worse.  It often depended on my mood, go figure.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by MissMelly</title>
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		<dc:creator>MissMelly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>New Orleans?  Are you kidding me?  I live in Chicago and go down to New Orleans every year.  Each trip down there I'm struck at how friendly everyone is.  "Southern Hospitality" is not just a catch phrase.  I wish more people up here in Chicago acted like the people I've encountered down there.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Orleans?  Are you kidding me?  I live in Chicago and go down to New Orleans every year.  Each trip down there I&#8217;m struck at how friendly everyone is.  &#8220;Southern Hospitality&#8221; is not just a catch phrase.  I wish more people up here in Chicago acted like the people I&#8217;ve encountered down there.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by Jacqui</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jacqui</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have one to add to the least fav.
Virginia.. When my, now, exhusband and I went to visit my sister about 5 yrs ago and got lost..We asked a few people for directions.. One literally flipped us the bird, and the rest were just plain rude...Ignored us and kept driving...
As for Italy.. I found the people to be warm, and personable, pleasant, etc.
while I've never been to France, I've heard that they're very cool and especially to Americans.....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have one to add to the least fav.<br />
Virginia.. When my, now, exhusband and I went to visit my sister about 5 yrs ago and got lost..We asked a few people for directions.. One literally flipped us the bird, and the rest were just plain rude&#8230;Ignored us and kept driving&#8230;<br />
As for Italy.. I found the people to be warm, and personable, pleasant, etc.<br />
while I&#8217;ve never been to France, I&#8217;ve heard that they&#8217;re very cool and especially to Americans&#8230;..</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by kkiskad</title>
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		<dc:creator>kkiskad</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with bajoba.  Did you publish anyone who doesn't apparently live in a backwater?  Way to promote xenophobia and borderline racism.  And the South ("I am so glad to get back to Texas," "much friendlier South," "all the Yankees...").</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with bajoba.  Did you publish anyone who doesn&#8217;t apparently live in a backwater?  Way to promote xenophobia and borderline racism.  And the South (&#8221;I am so glad to get back to Texas,&#8221; &#8220;much friendlier South,&#8221; &#8220;all the Yankees&#8230;&#8221;).</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Least Friendly Places by bajoba</title>
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		<dc:creator>bajoba</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How many respondents were there - 12? I'd like to see the statistics that backup your locale slams. The French government did a crash program over the past couple years to emphasize courtesy towards Americans. My folks &amp; brother did Paris this Summer &amp; said the people could not have been nicer. Pennsy is a pretty big state, but I've always found the people nice - same as Indiana.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many respondents were there - 12? I&#8217;d like to see the statistics that backup your locale slams. The French government did a crash program over the past couple years to emphasize courtesy towards Americans. My folks &amp; brother did Paris this Summer &amp; said the people could not have been nicer. Pennsy is a pretty big state, but I&#8217;ve always found the people nice - same as Indiana.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Tips to Travel Safe Solo by Jen Gold</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Gold</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great article.  As a woman who also frequently travels alone, I have another tip.  If you do get lost or can't find what you're looking for, DON'T stand around looking confused and waiting for someone to ask if you need help!  It puts you at risk of being targeted by someone preying on confused tourists.  Instead, walk confidently up to someone who is clearly a local and ask them for directions or help.  After all, the odds of someone YOU choose to ask for help being a psycho are a lot lower than waiting around to be targeted by one!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great article.  As a woman who also frequently travels alone, I have another tip.  If you do get lost or can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for, DON&#8217;T stand around looking confused and waiting for someone to ask if you need help!  It puts you at risk of being targeted by someone preying on confused tourists.  Instead, walk confidently up to someone who is clearly a local and ask them for directions or help.  After all, the odds of someone YOU choose to ask for help being a psycho are a lot lower than waiting around to be targeted by one!</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Leaf Peeping Across the USA by thelaurjc</title>
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		<dc:creator>thelaurjc</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Our absolute favorite Fall Color Trip from the Chicago area is Devils Lake (WI) State Park near Baraboo, WI.  There one can hike up trails on wooded ancient  hills formed of quartzite rock, which overlook the sparkling blue lake and hundreds of acres of beautiful, multicolored trees.  Breathtaking.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our absolute favorite Fall Color Trip from the Chicago area is Devils Lake (WI) State Park near Baraboo, WI.  There one can hike up trails on wooded ancient  hills formed of quartzite rock, which overlook the sparkling blue lake and hundreds of acres of beautiful, multicolored trees.  Breathtaking.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Leaf Peeping Across the USA by thelaurjc</title>
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		<dc:creator>thelaurjc</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>One more important spelling correction on the Kishauwau on the Vermilion; the town's name is TONICA, IL, not Tonia.  The whole area around Ottawa, Marsailles, LaSalle &amp; Oglesby, especially Starved Rock State Park are great Fall Color Visits.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One more important spelling correction on the Kishauwau on the Vermilion; the town&#8217;s name is TONICA, IL, not Tonia.  The whole area around Ottawa, Marsailles, LaSalle &#038; Oglesby, especially Starved Rock State Park are great Fall Color Visits.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Bath House Etiquette by cATHY</title>
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		<dc:creator>cATHY</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Been there, done that and would love to do it again.   It is a great soak, just do not froget to wash everything befoe getting in to the bath.  the little chairs are there for a reason.   Make sure you are headed to the correct side of he bath house.  The men's and women's side often switch at night. Enjoy</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Been there, done that and would love to do it again.   It is a great soak, just do not froget to wash everything befoe getting in to the bath.  the little chairs are there for a reason.   Make sure you are headed to the correct side of he bath house.  The men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s side often switch at night. Enjoy</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: World&#8217;s Friendliest Countries by traveler1225</title>
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		<dc:creator>traveler1225</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>New Zealand has the friendliest and most helpful people.  Would go back there anytime!!!</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: World&#8217;s Friendliest Countries by Meisje</title>
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		<dc:creator>Meisje</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Fiji is the friendliest country I ever visited. BULA!</description>
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		<title>Comment on Debunking the Dutch Myths by Meisje</title>
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		<dc:creator>Meisje</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Amsterdam is not representative of the Netherlands. It is a tourist trap. One day in Amsterdam is more than sufficient. It is overpriced and crowded with the rejects and drug addicts of Europe. You will have a much better time in the small picturesque towns of the Netherlands like Wijk An Zee, Schiedam or Vlaardingen. There you will find lovely people, quaint little shops, old windmills, traditional Dutch restaurants and nice, clean, affordable hotels or guest houses to stay in. You will find the Dutch people to be warm, welcoming and helpful in these small towns.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amsterdam is not representative of the Netherlands. It is a tourist trap. One day in Amsterdam is more than sufficient. It is overpriced and crowded with the rejects and drug addicts of Europe. You will have a much better time in the small picturesque towns of the Netherlands like Wijk An Zee, Schiedam or Vlaardingen. There you will find lovely people, quaint little shops, old windmills, traditional Dutch restaurants and nice, clean, affordable hotels or guest houses to stay in. You will find the Dutch people to be warm, welcoming and helpful in these small towns.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Leaf Peeping Across the USA by Kishauwau</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kishauwau</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you to whoever dropped a note about Kishauwau on the Vermilion but I just wanted to correct our spelling.  I think some people are having trouble finding us.  And they are right, this is my little piece of heaven and I feel honored to help my mother-in-law with this place.

Thanks Again,
Terisa King</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to whoever dropped a note about Kishauwau on the Vermilion but I just wanted to correct our spelling.  I think some people are having trouble finding us.  And they are right, this is my little piece of heaven and I feel honored to help my mother-in-law with this place.</p>
<p>Thanks Again,<br />
Terisa King</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Leaf Peeping Across the USA by Ladyobe</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ladyobe</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What about Utah. The Wasatch Mountains is a don't miss. There are beautiful areas of Idaho also. McCall and Hailey for example.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What about Utah. The Wasatch Mountains is a don&#8217;t miss. There are beautiful areas of Idaho also. McCall and Hailey for example.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Biggest Culture Shocks by NCSpacey</title>
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		<dc:creator>NCSpacey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>While traveling in Poland, we hired a private car to take us to Auschwitz. The driver spoke English very well, and he told us some amazing stories during our ride. When we got back to the hotel, my husband tipped him the equivalent of about $35. The driver almost FAINTED! Despite the fall of Communism, the Polish  live on very low wages. Our tip had been equal to two full days work for him. It certainly made me realize how blessed that I am to be in the USA.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While traveling in Poland, we hired a private car to take us to Auschwitz. The driver spoke English very well, and he told us some amazing stories during our ride. When we got back to the hotel, my husband tipped him the equivalent of about $35. The driver almost FAINTED! Despite the fall of Communism, the Polish  live on very low wages. Our tip had been equal to two full days work for him. It certainly made me realize how blessed that I am to be in the USA.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: 6 Top Tourist Traps by NCSpacey</title>
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		<dc:creator>NCSpacey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>South of the Border has been the KING of tourist traps on Interstate 95 for the last 50 years. I haven't visited there since college, but I wonder if they have REAL Hispanics working there now.
Their stupid SOB billboards are visible all the way to Florida! :-)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>South of the Border has been the KING of tourist traps on Interstate 95 for the last 50 years. I haven&#8217;t visited there since college, but I wonder if they have REAL Hispanics working there now.<br />
Their stupid SOB billboards are visible all the way to Florida! <img src='http://assets.toptrips.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Most Overrated Travel Destinations by photosbypat</title>
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		<dc:creator>photosbypat</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Boy, it sounds like a lot of you people really don't know how to travel or enjoy mother nature!  Hawaii boring?  The grand canyon a big hole?  wow, you sure know how to miss out on the big picture of life!  those are some of the most gorgeous places on earth and you all walked away with such a negative attitude and missed out on nature's true beauty?  Does a generic shopping mall suit you better?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boy, it sounds like a lot of you people really don&#8217;t know how to travel or enjoy mother nature!  Hawaii boring?  The grand canyon a big hole?  wow, you sure know how to miss out on the big picture of life!  those are some of the most gorgeous places on earth and you all walked away with such a negative attitude and missed out on nature&#8217;s true beauty?  Does a generic shopping mall suit you better?</p>
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		<title>Comment on Debunking the Dutch Myths by NCSpacey</title>
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		<dc:creator>NCSpacey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We visited Amsterdam in 2007 for 5 days and 4 nights. During this time we visited the Anne Frank Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum,  Edam, and the windmills. It was a wonderful experience. However, the city of Amsterdam was extremely touristy. We visited the flea market that was so highly recommended, and the amount of pornography for sale was disturbing. The Red Light District was interesting for about 15 minutes. The "coffee" shops are everywhere. After you have seen one, you have seen them all. I don't really know what I expected, but it was a real let down.
Plus, the cabdrivers are NOTORIOUS for overcharging tourists. We had one cabbie drive us all over town because he thought we had just arrived. My husband refused to pay other than the basic fare, which was WAY overpriced, and told him to call the police. Of course, he took our money and left.
Amsterdam is more for people with certain interests. Before you spend the money to visit Amsterdam, make sure that you are going for something specific. Good Luck with the Cabbies!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We visited Amsterdam in 2007 for 5 days and 4 nights. During this time we visited the Anne Frank Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum,  Edam, and the windmills. It was a wonderful experience. However, the city of Amsterdam was extremely touristy. We visited the flea market that was so highly recommended, and the amount of pornography for sale was disturbing. The Red Light District was interesting for about 15 minutes. The &#8220;coffee&#8221; shops are everywhere. After you have seen one, you have seen them all. I don&#8217;t really know what I expected, but it was a real let down.<br />
Plus, the cabdrivers are NOTORIOUS for overcharging tourists. We had one cabbie drive us all over town because he thought we had just arrived. My husband refused to pay other than the basic fare, which was WAY overpriced, and told him to call the police. Of course, he took our money and left.<br />
Amsterdam is more for people with certain interests. Before you spend the money to visit Amsterdam, make sure that you are going for something specific. Good Luck with the Cabbies!</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Biggest Culture Shocks by NCSpacey</title>
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		<dc:creator>NCSpacey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We visited Poland in 2007, and again this year. The price of using a public bathroom was less than 50 cents. This ensured that the bathroom was clean, and well supplied. I would GLADLY pay that price in the USA for a truly sanitary bathroom!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We visited Poland in 2007, and again this year. The price of using a public bathroom was less than 50 cents. This ensured that the bathroom was clean, and well supplied. I would GLADLY pay that price in the USA for a truly sanitary bathroom!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Traveling Literally by jennismortal</title>
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		<dc:creator>jennismortal</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>First of all, let's make sure we're clear on why we should be considering traveling light at all, because it does take some effort in advance, and our time is valuable.The Wall Street Journal recently reported that this summer is projected to be the worst ever for congestion and delays. No checked luggage = one less line at the departure airport.
Many airlines are now charging $50 and up to check more than one bag. It's just a matter of time before they start charging for all checked baggage, the same way they charge for drinks. No checked luggage = more money to spend at the destination.It's no great secret that lost luggage claims are up, too. No checked luggage = no lost luggage.
After arriving into the DC airport, the escalator heading to ground transportation was stopped. Silly me, with my suitcase and my computer bag ,decided I could handle walking down the stairs, after all I workout! Somehow I missed the last step. So I'm falling but my hands are full with luggage which means I could not grab the hand rail or brace myself against the fall. As my knee hit that hard step I knew I JUST HAD TO GET UP; no way was I going to draw more attention to myself, but I hurt. So, with my nose in the air I bounced up and kept on walking, refusing to look anyone in the eye as if I could put doubt in their minds that what they thought was a tumble really didn't happen.
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all, let&#8217;s make sure we&#8217;re clear on why we should be considering traveling light at all, because it does take some effort in advance, and our time is valuable.The Wall Street Journal recently reported that this summer is projected to be the worst ever for congestion and delays. No checked luggage = one less line at the departure airport.<br />
Many airlines are now charging $50 and up to check more than one bag. It&#8217;s just a matter of time before they start charging for all checked baggage, the same way they charge for drinks. No checked luggage = more money to spend at the destination.It&#8217;s no great secret that lost luggage claims are up, too. No checked luggage = no lost luggage.<br />
After arriving into the DC airport, the escalator heading to ground transportation was stopped. Silly me, with my suitcase and my computer bag ,decided I could handle walking down the stairs, after all I workout! Somehow I missed the last step. So I&#8217;m falling but my hands are full with luggage which means I could not grab the hand rail or brace myself against the fall. As my knee hit that hard step I knew I JUST HAD TO GET UP; no way was I going to draw more attention to myself, but I hurt. So, with my nose in the air I bounced up and kept on walking, refusing to look anyone in the eye as if I could put doubt in their minds that what they thought was a tumble really didn&#8217;t happen.</p>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by wowdata</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/food-wine-events/on-the-road-again/comment-page-1#comment-779</link>
		<dc:creator>wowdata</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I now, this is a great article.A successful blog needs unique, useful content that interests the readers</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I now, this is a great article.A successful blog needs unique, useful content that interests the readers</p>
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		<title>Comment on Europe&#8217;s Greatest Rail Stations by jennismortal</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/rail-travel/europes-greatest-rail-stations/comment-page-1#comment-778</link>
		<dc:creator>jennismortal</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Central Station in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is is a real gem. It is not a terminus station, so the shed covering the tracks and platforms is entered from the side. It is the last major station before Edinburgh on the Northeast Mainline running from London to Scotland. Because of the size of Newcastle, it is also not as large as Grand Central or Penn but it is fine nonetheless. Another fabulous station is 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA; perhaps the finest along the whole of the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, DC. The same relationship between rail station and central post office that once existed in NYC is still evident here.
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Good source for &lt;a href="http://www.airline-booking.com/paris-travel-deals.html" rel="nofollow"&gt;Paris travel deals&lt;/a&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Central Station in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is is a real gem. It is not a terminus station, so the shed covering the tracks and platforms is entered from the side. It is the last major station before Edinburgh on the Northeast Mainline running from London to Scotland. Because of the size of Newcastle, it is also not as large as Grand Central or Penn but it is fine nonetheless. Another fabulous station is 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA; perhaps the finest along the whole of the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, DC. The same relationship between rail station and central post office that once existed in NYC is still evident here.<br />
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Good source for <a href="http://www.airline-booking.com/paris-travel-deals.html" rel="nofollow">Paris travel deals</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on AOP Outbreak by Anonymous</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Apologize for my bad english, I deliberate on its a nice drama of your writing. Well I organize faced alot of difficulties in this condition but your article determination definately escape me in future. Say thank you You</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apologize for my bad english, I deliberate on its a nice drama of your writing. Well I organize faced alot of difficulties in this condition but your article determination definately escape me in future. Say thank you You</p>
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		<title>Comment on Getting to the Bottom of the Bay by Jack Rushton</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/getting-to-the-bottom-of-the-bay/comment-page-1#comment-757</link>
		<dc:creator>Jack Rushton</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I don't think there are words to describe how truly beautiful the water and the sands of the Caribbean are.  When I think back on when we were there, it is more like a dream than reality.

Jeanne Rushton</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t think there are words to describe how truly beautiful the water and the sands of the Caribbean are.  When I think back on when we were there, it is more like a dream than reality.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Beach Backpacking by jeff</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/beach-backpacking/comment-page-1#comment-683</link>
		<dc:creator>jeff</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I didnt either</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: America&#8217;s 10 Best Boardwalks by jeff</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/top-trips-americas-20-best-boardwalks/comment-page-1#comment-682</link>
		<dc:creator>jeff</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think this is great</description>
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		<title>Comment on Open Your Home and Save by Tony</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/travel-deals/open-your-home-and-save/comment-page-1#comment-678</link>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Readers interested in a house swapping holiday may be interested in reading our

&lt;a href="http://www.1sthomeexchange.com/holiday-home-exchange-tips.php" rel="nofollow"&gt;66 Practical Home Exchange Tips&lt;/a&gt;

This is an exhaustive list of house swap tips to help find, arrange, and experience a perfect house swap holiday.</description>
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<p><a href="http://www.1sthomeexchange.com/holiday-home-exchange-tips.php" rel="nofollow">66 Practical Home Exchange Tips</a></p>
<p>This is an exhaustive list of house swap tips to help find, arrange, and experience a perfect house swap holiday.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Beach Backpacking by Bunker</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/beach-backpacking/comment-page-1#comment-611</link>
		<dc:creator>Bunker</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>In truth, immediately i didn't understand the essence. But after re-reading all at once became clear.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Low Treks by Clemento</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/sports-adventure/low-treks/comment-page-1#comment-579</link>
		<dc:creator>Clemento</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I really like your blog and i respect your work. I'll be a frequent visitor.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really like your blog and i respect your work. I&#8217;ll be a frequent visitor.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Norma</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-573</link>
		<dc:creator>Norma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Genoa Italy</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by sandy</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-537</link>
		<dc:creator>sandy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dubrovnik</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Will</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-515</link>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Trogir, Croatia</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Geoff</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-504</link>
		<dc:creator>Geoff</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Monaco</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by terri</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-503</link>
		<dc:creator>terri</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Greece</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Your Five Favorite Beaches by Isabelle</title>
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		<dc:creator>Isabelle</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:08:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I know picking your favorite beach is personal, but I have my own top 5: http://www.isabellestravelguide.com/world-most-beautiful-beaches.html

Dominican Republic is in there :) But my favorite is the beaches of Fiji!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know picking your favorite beach is personal, but I have my own top 5: <a href="http://www.isabellestravelguide.com/world-most-beautiful-beaches.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.isabellestravelguide.com/world-most-beautiful-beaches.html</a></p>
<p>Dominican Republic is in there <img src='http://assets.toptrips.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> But my favorite is the beaches of Fiji!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Madge</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-492</link>
		<dc:creator>Madge</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Cartagena, Colombia</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Barbara Ray</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-4/comment-page-1#comment-491</link>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Ray</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Lisbon portugal</description>
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		<title>Comment on Flying to Sleep by Clemento</title>
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		<dc:creator>Clemento</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I read a few topics. I respect your work and added blog to favorites.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Let&#8217;s Go Glamping by William Perkins</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/outdoors-camping-rv/lets-go-glamping/comment-page-1#comment-478</link>
		<dc:creator>William Perkins</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I would like to hear more about Gamping&gt;</description>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by ipredator</title>
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		<dc:creator>ipredator</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How much money does a footballer get when he is transferred from one club to another?</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where are We Now? July 20, 2009 by Sam</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dubrovnik</description>
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		<title>Comment on Flying to Sleep by Anonymous</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Valuable thoughts and advices. I read your topic with great interest.</description>
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		<title>Comment on A Sweet Way to Travel by A Sweet Way to Travel &#8211; Culinary Travel, International Travel &#8230;</title>
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		<dc:creator>A Sweet Way to Travel &#8211; Culinary Travel, International Travel &#8230;</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] from: A Sweet Way to Travel &#8211; Culinary Travel, International Travel &#8230;   August 6th, 2009 at 11:52 [...]</description>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by prostoprosom</title>
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		<dc:creator>prostoprosom</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How much money should I take this fall to study abroad in Italy?</description>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by Derika</title>
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		<dc:creator>Derika</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great article . Will definitely apply it to my website</description>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by npoeter</title>
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		<dc:creator>npoeter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That’s So COOL…who knew ?</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Joanne Poesch</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-391</link>
		<dc:creator>Joanne Poesch</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for all of your great guesses! The location of this photo is Loudoun County, Virginia!</description>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by Bunker</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bunker</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Interesting and informative. But will you write about this one more?</description>
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		<title>Comment on Kids on a Plane by ultrasurf</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/family-travel-travel-interests-2/kids-on-a-plane/comment-page-1#comment-357</link>
		<dc:creator>ultrasurf</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great information. It’s really useful. Thanks</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great information. It’s really useful. Thanks</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by janet</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-354</link>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Texas</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: Your Five Favorite Beaches by connie cox</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/top-trips-your-favorite-beaches/comment-page-1#comment-351</link>
		<dc:creator>connie cox</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Half moon cay,St.Thomas,Bahamas,Hawaii</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Half moon cay,St.Thomas,Bahamas,Hawaii</p>
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		<title>Comment on Kids on a Plane by babafisa</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/family-travel-travel-interests-2/kids-on-a-plane/comment-page-1#comment-350</link>
		<dc:creator>babafisa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great article . Will definitely copy it to my site.Thanks.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great article . Will definitely copy it to my site.Thanks.</p>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by babafisa</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/food-wine-events/on-the-road-again/comment-page-1#comment-348</link>
		<dc:creator>babafisa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It is the second entry I read tonight. And I am on my third. Got to think which one is next. Thank you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is the second entry I read tonight. And I am on my third. Got to think which one is next. Thank you.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Kids on a Plane by John</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/family-travel-travel-interests-2/kids-on-a-plane/comment-page-1#comment-345</link>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.</p>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by John</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/food-wine-events/on-the-road-again/comment-page-1#comment-343</link>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I really like your blog and i respect your work. I'll be a frequent visitor.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really like your blog and i respect your work. I&#8217;ll be a frequent visitor.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Kids on a Plane by Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/family-travel-travel-interests-2/kids-on-a-plane/comment-page-1#comment-339</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>lengthy and in depth article full of useful information</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>lengthy and in depth article full of useful information</p>
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		<title>Comment on On the Road Again by Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/food-wine-events/on-the-road-again/comment-page-1#comment-337</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you for this valuable post. It changed my mind</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for this valuable post. It changed my mind</p>
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		<title>Comment on Secret Beaches by Georgianna Dawson</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/beaches/secret-beaches/comment-page-1#comment-333</link>
		<dc:creator>Georgianna Dawson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Gorgeous,would love to go there!!!</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by gfraab</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-290</link>
		<dc:creator>gfraab</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Michigan</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by SUSAN</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-284</link>
		<dc:creator>SUSAN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>North Fork of Long Island</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by deb poulton</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-283</link>
		<dc:creator>deb poulton</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Napa Valley CA</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by bunny</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-281</link>
		<dc:creator>bunny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>your at great lakes.Ohio</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Mary Giedzinski</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-280</link>
		<dc:creator>Mary Giedzinski</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Loudoun County, Virginia is the location.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Ann Hannibal</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-279</link>
		<dc:creator>Ann Hannibal</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>sonoma, ca.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Mary Ann</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-275</link>
		<dc:creator>Mary Ann</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Definitely Ohio.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Geneva Valdivia</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-273</link>
		<dc:creator>Geneva Valdivia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with Corliss Jackson 
           Its somerwhere in California and the picture can possible Napa Valley California or Morro Bay Area</description>
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           Its somerwhere in California and the picture can possible Napa Valley California or Morro Bay Area</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Kellie Weaer</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-271</link>
		<dc:creator>Kellie Weaer</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The picture above is in Loudoun County, Virginia.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Patti</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-270</link>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You're in Loudoun County, Virginia!!</description>
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		<title>Comment on Luxury Just Got Better by Lynn</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/luxury-just-got-better/comment-page-1#comment-268</link>
		<dc:creator>Lynn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great information. Thank you for the wonderful vacation suggestions.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 27, 2009 by Corliss Jackson</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/where-are-we-now-3/comment-page-1#comment-267</link>
		<dc:creator>Corliss Jackson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Napa Valley CA.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by TopTrips Editors</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-254</link>
		<dc:creator>TopTrips Editors</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks to everyone who posted a guess for this location!

The correct answer is Bodie State Historic Park in California.</description>
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<p>The correct answer is Bodie State Historic Park in California.</p>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: 10 Surprising Wine Regions by Therese Howe</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/luxury-travel-travel-interests/top-trips-10-surprising-wine-regions/comment-page-1#comment-239</link>
		<dc:creator>Therese Howe</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sample award-winning wines and visit Washington DC's Wine Country in Loudoun County in style with a private wine tour or on one of Reston Limousine's weekly wine tours! Visit www.restonlimo.com for a schedule of our public wine tours and more information about private tours.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sample award-winning wines and visit Washington DC&#8217;s Wine Country in Loudoun County in style with a private wine tour or on one of Reston Limousine&#8217;s weekly wine tours! Visit <a href="http://www.restonlimo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.restonlimo.com</a> for a schedule of our public wine tours and more information about private tours.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by Richard</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-233</link>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>sutters mill</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by Virginia</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-201</link>
		<dc:creator>Virginia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Somewhere in Montana.</description>
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		<title>Comment on TopTrips: 6 Chill Summer Spots by Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/travel-deals/top-trips-6-chill-summer-spots/comment-page-1#comment-200</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for posting about this, I would love to read more about this topic.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for posting about this, I would love to read more about this topic.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by antonio</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-192</link>
		<dc:creator>antonio</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OHIO</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by RUTH</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-189</link>
		<dc:creator>RUTH</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Is it Tombstone, ARIZONA???</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by RUTH</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-188</link>
		<dc:creator>RUTH</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Tombstone, Arizona?</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 10, 2009 by hotgpa</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now/comment-page-1#comment-186</link>
		<dc:creator>hotgpa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bodie! One of Californias' State Parks.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 10, 2009 by Brenda Schaniel</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now/comment-page-1#comment-184</link>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Schaniel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>looks like Bodie?</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by acproductions</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-183</link>
		<dc:creator>acproductions</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bodie, CA</description>
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		<title>Comment on Where Are We Now? July 14, 2009 by kam</title>
		<link>http://www.toptrips.com/travel-interests/international-travel/where-are-we-now-2/comment-page-1#comment-182</link>
		<dc:creator>kam</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bodie, California - a state historic park that like all state parks in california will probably be closed to visitors soon.</description>
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