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Month: May 2013

Clothes & Gear

MiOwear (Yoga Inspired Activewear) – Namasté!

May 31, 2013 Edith B

While looking for comfortable clothing made out of some of those quick-dry, lightweight, magical technical fabric, I fell upon the website of MiOwear.com. ►►►

Clothes & Gear

♫ You can leave your hat on… ♫

May 24, 2013 Edith B

Even if it’s a tad bigger than the typical backpacker military cap and though it takes a tad more space, a military-style sun hat (a.k.a. boonie) is a better, safer protection against dangerous UV rays. Why? ►►►

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I ♥ Esther Williams Swimsuits

May 21, 2013 Edith B

Back in August 2012, I was shopping for a 1-piece swimsuit to bring with me to India (I already have two 2-piece with tankini tops). ►►►

Health, Safety & Tips

Friday Tips & Tricks – Part 1

May 17, 2013 Edith B

The beginning of a Friday Tradition? Here are some random tips and tricks that I wanted to share with you!
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Chafing, the Burning Nightmare

May 14, 2013 Edith B

You know when it’s really hot, and you walk around all day and your thighs rub together… At the beginning, it’s all right, as long as you don’t walk too long. ►►►

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CouchSurfing endorses Fat-Bashing (part 5 – The End)

May 7, 2013 Edith B

Told you I would have the last word… 🙂 (Wish it ended differently though…) ►►►

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CouchSurfing endorses Fat-Bashing (part 4)

May 7, 2013 Edith B

Don’t ask me why… but I re-re-re-re-re-re-re-wrote (I’m losing count…!)
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Health, Safety & Tips

♫ Mack the (Pocket) Knife ♫

May 6, 2013 Edith B

Since September 11, 2001, these little guys made themselves scarcer in passenger’s luggage (especially carry-on as they were fully banned from hand-luggage since). ►►►

Clothes & Gear

Bamboo S(O)CKS !

May 3, 2013 Edith B

Bamboo has found its way in many of our homes in the past few years: furniture, flooring, blinds, even sheets… Have you heard about bamboo as a fabric for clothing? ►►►

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