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	<title>Hole In The Donut Travels</title>
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		<title>La Fonda de los Briseno &#8211; Best Mexican Restaurant in La Paz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like everyone, I appreciate a good restaurant. But perhaps because I used to be severely overweight, food is not overwhelmingly important to me when I travel. I generally eat only one meal a day, and most of the time I am happy enough with something from street vendors, who usually offer selections more appropriate for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/16/la-fonda-restaurant-la-paz-mexico/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #153 at VABoomer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As Nancy of VABoomer.com says, the Blogging Boomer Carnival is the best baby boomer writing on the web. Why not cruise on over to VABoomer and check out her summary of all the boomer posts this week and click on individual link to read each full post.
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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/15/blogging-boomers-carnival-153/</link>
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		<title>A Mexican Bingo Remembrance of My Mother</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My mother would have loved this. Every year, when I&#8217;d visit for Christmas, Mom would drag me to Bingo at the local smoke-filled hall. Gleefully she&#8217;d buy a passel of bingo cards and press a packet upon me. I&#8217;d tape my eight or ten cards to the carved and chipped wooden table while she spread [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/15/mexican-bingo-la-paz-mexico/</link>
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		<title>Going With the Flow, On to La Paz, Mexico</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So much for my schedule. I knew it was going to be a fluid trip, I just didn&#8217;t know how fluid. First I killed time in Cabo San Lucas waiting for a casita to become available at the new Rancho Pescadero Resort near Todos Santos, Mexico in order to spend a few more days in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/13/flexible-travel-la-paz-mexico/</link>
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		<title>For a Good Time Call 555-Cabo San Lucas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a high school girl&#8217;s worst nightmare, discovering that her phone number has been scrawled on the boy&#8217;s room wall. Those five words: &#8220;for a good time call&#8230;.&#8221; speak shameful volumes about a girl who has given in to temptation, in search of elusive popularity, love, excitement.
Not so long ago, virginal Cabo San Lucas was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/11/cabo-san-lucas-mexico-tourist-nightmare/</link>
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		<title>Ferrying Across the Sea of Cortez Between Mazatlan and La Paz in Baja California</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I promised myself when I embarked upon this trek around Mexico, Central and South America was NO planes, unless absolutely necessary. Back in the days when it didn&#8217;t take three hours to get checked in and through security, back when the airlines actually cared about their passengers, flying was a lot [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/09/baja-ferry-mazatlan-mexico-la-paz/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #152 at Midlife Crisis Queen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Though I&#8217;m thousands of miles away in Baja California, Mexico, the magic of the Internet lets me stay in touch and steer you toward this week&#8217;s Blogging Boomer&#8217;s Carnival, hosted by Midlife Crisis Queen. Now in our 152nd week, the Blogging Boomers are still going strong, bringing you the most insightful and thought provoking subjects [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/08/blogging-boomers-carnival-152/</link>
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		<title>Meeting American Expats in Mazatlan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d been in Mazatlan, Mexico for exactly one day when I received an email from Nancy Dardarian. She and her husband are American expats from the Seattle area who retired to Mazatlan more than two years ago. When they first started thinking about moving permanently to Mexico, Nancy and Paul launched a blog, Countdown to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/06/connecting-american-expats-traveling/</link>
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		<title>Second Stage Spanish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a process, I keep reminding myself. When I first arrived in Mexico my Spanish was rusty. Not wanting to make a fool out of myself, I pre-planned everything I wanted to say prior to it coming out of my mouth. In my mind, I practiced Spanish sentences such as, &#8220;Can you recommend the best [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/05/learning-spanish-again/</link>
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		<title>Stroll Along the Malecon for a Taste of Mazatlan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of years ago, Mazatlan was founded as a fishing village on the north bank of a natural inlet from the Sea of Cortez. Over time, Mazatlan grew northward from the inlet as the protected deep-water lagoon beyond the inlet attracted a commercial fishing fleet that now numbers in excess of 800 boats and provides [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/04/mazatlan-malecon-cliff-divers-lighthouse/</link>
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		<title>El Centro &#8211; Heart and Soul of Mazatlan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To really discover Mazatlan one must leave the touristy &#8220;Golden Zone&#8221; along the town&#8217;s northern shores and venture into its historic old town. At its core is the lovely Moorish and Gothic style Cathedral Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, which presides over Plaza Republica and calls the faithful to worship with a puzzling array of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/03/centro-old-town-mazatlan-mxico/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #151 At LifeTwo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even though I&#8217;m off traveling for the next four months, I&#8217;m staying in touch with my friends at the Blogging Boomers Carnival and hope to be able to bring you the carnival each week, regardless of where in the world I happen to be. This week&#8217;s carnival is hosted by LifeTwo, where you can read [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/01/blogging-boomers-carnival-151/</link>
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		<title>Putting On My Travel Skin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like a man who has two wives, my life shifts back and forth between time at home, where I enjoy all the creature comforts bestowed upon those of us who are lucky enough to live in the United States, and extended international travel, during which I often lack access to even the most basic amenities. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/03/01/international-travel-expectations/</link>
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		<title>Sleeping in Mazatlan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Blissful, blissful sleep. At 9 p.m. last night I pulled the hand-loomed blanked up to my chin and sank into the two thin pillows doubled beneath my head. There was no television to distract me. My cell phone has no international service, so it wouldn&#8217;t be beeping every time I received an email. A few [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/25/arriving-mazatlan-mexico/</link>
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		<title>How to Protect Against Hotel Door Hacking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just in time for my trip comes this video:

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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/24/hotel-door-hacking-safety/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #150 at It&#8217;s All About Aging</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow! Most blog carnivals fizzle out after a few weeks, but the Blogging Boomers Carnival is celebrating its 150th week today. It&#8217;s a true milestone, and as always, a fascinating array of posts are presented for your perusal at It&#8217;s All About Aging. Now let&#8217;s hear it for another 150 weeks!
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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/22/blogging-boomers-carnival-150/</link>
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		<title>Win the Trip of your Dreams at Gap Adventures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Gap Adventures is offering a chance to win $40,000 in travel and travel related gear. The contest invites participants to submit an itinerary for the trip of their dreams, anywhere in the world, for as long as 16 days.
To enter, just log on to www.createyourownadventure.com and click on the &#8220;Get [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/20/gap-adventures-travel-contest/</link>
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		<title>Dreaming of Exotic Islands but Short on Cash? Check Out &#8216;Curaçao Now&#8217; Promotion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Winter&#8217;s dreary skies and numbing temperatures make us yearn for warm Caribbean breezes but with today&#8217;s economy, most can only dream. Last December my visit to Curaçao was one of the most enjoyable Caribbean experiences ever, so I was delighted when I learned that Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa &#38; Casino and Lodge Kura Hulanda &#38; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/19/curacao-caribbean-travel-promotion/</link>
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		<title>Ultimate Twitter Travel List</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are always on the lookout for tips and bargains, love to travel, and love to tweet even more, you should definitely check out the Ultimate List of Twitter Travel Accounts just published at BestTravelDeals.net. This very comprehensive list shows the twitter user name for airlines, airports, trains, subways, rental cars, hotels, cruises, pet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/18/ultimate-twitter-travel-list/</link>
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		<title>Striking Places Off My Bucket List</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to reveal my tentative travel itinerary. I say tentative because I never really know what my route will be. Some places, I definitely want to visit; others are potential destinations and still others are only &#8220;if I have time.&#8221; I generally have a hotel or hostel reserved for the first few nights, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/16/long-term-travel-mexico-belize-guuatemala-peru-ecuador/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #149 at Fabulous After 40</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another Monday means another Blogging Boomers Carnival. This week our fashion maven hosts, Deborah and JoJami, review what&#8217;s hot on and on the minds of our baby boomer bloggers. Check it out at Fabulous After 40, where this week&#8217;s selections are summarized in one convenient place, complete with links to each of the full posts.
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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/15/blogging-boomers-carnival-149/</link>
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		<title>Have Backpack, Will Travel &#8211; Time to Hit the Road Again</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some people have itchy fingers. I have itchy travel feet. Since returning from my six-month round-the-world (RTW) trip in 2007 I&#8217;ve continued to travel in the U.S., staying on the road more than 50% of the time. I&#8217;ve been longing to strap on my backpack and head back out for another round of international travel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/14/backpacker-travel-mexico-central-america/</link>
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		<title>How to Cuddle with an Elephant Seal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once in a great while I come across something so profoundly touching that I am compelled to share it. I was astonished by a video of a woman interacting with an elephant seal in Gold Harbour on remote South Georgia island, located in the South Atlantic off the east coast of South America. In the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/11/south-georgia-elephant-seal-sandwich-islands/</link>
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		<title>Ritz-Carlton Reserve Opens Phulay Bay Resort in Thailand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When someone learns that I am a travel writer, the next question out of their mouth is usually, &#8220;What&#8217;s your favorite travel destination?&#8221; It&#8217;s a question that&#8217;s almost impossible to answer. There are so many incredible places in the world, and every destination has a different allure. I adore Italy for its passionate culture and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/09/ritz-carlton-phulay-bay-resort-thailand/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #148 Hosted by Contemporary Retirement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wondering what&#8217;s on the minds of the best bunch of baby boomers to ever hit the Internet? Ann at Contemporary Retirement is the host for our Blogging Boomers Carnival this week, and she&#8217;s put together a smokin&#8217; summary of posts for your review. Check it out!
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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/08/blogging-boomers-carnival-148/</link>
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		<title>From Traitor to Nobel Laureate &#8211; the Work of Jane Addams is Chronicled at Chicago&#8217;s Historic Hull House Museum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jane Addams attracted national attention when, with with her friend Ellen G. Starr, she founded  Chicago&#8217;s Hull House in 1889. The facility was located on the city&#8217;s near west side, in a densely urban neighborhood populated primarily by struggling immigrants. Modeled after the settlement houses in London, the mission of Hull House was to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/07/chicago-illinois-hull-house-museum/</link>
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		<title>Hope in a Changing Climate &#8211; Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in China, Ethiopa, and Rwanda</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Efforts to improve the situation of indigenous peoples through restoration of the environment is one of the most intriguing stories to emerge from travel. One of the organizations doing important work in this field, the Environmental Educational Media Project, produced the documentary Hope In A Changing Climate, which promotes the enormous potential of restoration. Screened [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/02/ecosystem-restoration-china-africa/</link>
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		<title>Blogging Boomers Carnival #147 Hosted by the Baby Boomer Entrepreneur</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Monday and that means it&#8217;s time for another Blogging Boomers Carnival, our weekly collection of posts written by some of the Internet&#8217;s most fascinating baby boomers. Check out reviews of this week&#8217;s posts at our most excellent host, The Baby Boomer Entrepreneur.
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		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/02/01/blogging-boomers-carnival-147/</link>
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		<title>Why I (Probably) Won&#8217;t Buy an Apple iPad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been anxiously awaiting the release of Apple&#8217;s new iPad because I was absolutely convinced it would be a &#8220;must have&#8221; product for me. As I watched the Keynote event where Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad this past Wednesday, I was initially very impressed.
The sleek design and giant touchpad screen had me salivating. Since I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/01/30/apple-ipad-pros-cons/</link>
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		<title>Two Tips for Safe Driving in Bad Weather</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since we&#8217;re all driving more and flying less, I want to pass along two very interesting safe driving tips that were emailed to me yesterday.
WEAR YOUR SUNGLASSES WHEN DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN:
During a heavy downpour, visibility is bad, even with the wipers on high. Wearing your sunglasses will vastly improve visibility, even at night. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/01/28/safe-driving-tips-rainy-weather/</link>
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		<title>Drive Cross Country in Someone Else&#8217;s Car for Free</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t look now but the open road is calling. Faced with onerous security regulations, endless add-on fees, and uncomfortable planes that squeeze customers in like sardines, more and more travelers are opting for the highways rather than the skyways. Americans are rediscovering the joy of driving cross-country with the wind in their hair, the music [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://holeinthedonut.com/2010/01/27/driveaway-cross-country-free-car-rental/</link>
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