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• n  a hiker who wears a backpack

• Once a dusty colonial relic, the restored Settha Palace Hotel is one of the swankier hideouts in Laos' backpacker paradise.
• Once a dusty colonial relic, the restored Settha Palace Hotel is one of the swankier hideouts in Laos' backpacker paradise Paris Kitchens Go Local (Amuse-Bouche).
• The group also pinned up hand-written leaflets at nearby backpacker haunts, appealing for volunteers to clean up the island.

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News & Articles

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• Advice for hiking in the wilderness
  Advice for backpackers is easy to find. But anyone considering a solo trip needs more than just the usual tips about toughening feet and buying adequate gear.
  June 12, 2013 - Lebanon Daily News
• FAQ: Advice for women hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
  Advice for backpackers is easy to find. But a woman considering a solo trip (a la Cheryl Strayed's book 'Wild') needs more than just the usual tips about toughening feet and buying adequate gear. Here's an FAQ.
  June 6, 2013 - Inside Bay Area

Quotes

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• Jack Kingston in San Jose Mercury News
  The way it was, only an 18-year-old backpacker could walk the 13 miles up the trail to see some of these historical sites,Kingston said. "This island is not paid for by some of the taxpayers for some of the people. I don't think John Q....
• Adrian Boothroyd in Sportinglife.com
  From European backpacker to international footballer, a future captain of both club and country. I'm delighted to have secured him for the future because as I've said before, it's important to keep the crown jewels,Boothroyd told the club's...
• John Howard in Sydney Morning Herald
  Many backpackers are environmentally conscious. Having recycling facilities in backpacker accommodation around the country will meet their expectations to do the right thing for the environment. I would like to congratulate the Youth Hostel... Trevor Mallard http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Mallard&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNGpQ3tX7iYR15VQJNmNShI5MmmsvQ Scoop.co.nz (press release) http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0804/S00603.htm&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNHh-1vVKHt5ZquHp51-1tL_SMjt0w Apr 28, 2008 7411 10680 backpacking He wasn't in Afghanistan on some kind of backpacking frolic, I mean let's get that out of the way, these are very serious allegations and they should be tested," Mr Howard said. "But it's taken too long and I will be making that point as...