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Element Mohave Backpack

Oct 01, 2008 - The Mohave Backpack is perfect for hauling all your school books around or for packing your personals for a weekend getaway. Easily accessible large main compartment. Dual side zippered pockets and front Velcro flap pocket for your smaller items. - 0 Comments

Volcom New Corpo Backpack

Oct 01, 2008 - 2 Entry pockets, Tarpaulin contrast fabric panels, Neoprene water bottle pocket, "Stone" quilt on backpack panel, Adjustable shoulder straps, Webbing carrying handle, Interior entry mesh pocket, interior insulated flap pocket. 17 1/2" H x 11" W x 7" D Price: 36.99 *Available in two colors: Brown and Charcoal - 0 Comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Backpack

Nov 30, 2007 - Got a tight back? Here's a fun way to open your spine and stretch your hamstrings too. I call this Backpack. - 3 Comments

Website of the Day: Backpack It

Oct 08, 2007 - Up until the last couple of months I thought people who relied on electronic organizers were crazy, but I've recently become addicted to using my camera phone to make lists and recording my expenses on my phone with Dime Tracker and understand how great it is to keep your lists online. If you're like me and trying to get organized Backpack It is a great resource. The site allows you to keep your schedule, to-dos, notes and ideas online in one place. - 5 Comments

Caught Caring: Victoria Beckham and Save the Children USA

Nov 19, 2009 - Although she made her name as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham was in anything but posh surroundings earlier this month during a two-day trip to Clay County, Kentucky. Visiting on behalf of Save the Children USA and accompanied by her 10 ½-year-old son Brooklyn Joseph, Victoria was on hand to gain a better understanding of childhood poverty in the United States. By her own account, the trip was both eye-opening and inspirational. - 1 Comment

DC Tauma Backpack

Oct 01, 2008 - Rugged, medium sized bag from DC. 600 denier construction. Tonal print. - 0 Comments

Backpacking Style

Sep 14, 2007 - I don't mind being unshowered and do-ragged, as long as I have my hand sanitizer hanging from my belt. - 2 Comments

Let's go biking!

Jul 24, 2009 - Ever lose your glasses while biking? LOL jk.. Glasses and eyeglass chain holders-www.itsnotme.bigcartel.com Oversized shirt-Vintage OP (www.goodwill.com) "Biker" tights-unknown Shoes-www.bannana republic.com Mini backpack-unknown Double Ring- www.Emerica.com - 0 Comments

Gear Review: Nike ACG Wildedge GTX Shoe

Oct 29, 2009 - I'm a big fan of Nike's All Condition Gear (ACG) line. If you're into climbing, hiking, or trail running, this shoe line has something for you. When at the Nike store recently, I noticed that my Wildedge approach shoes are now on sale. - 1 Comment

First Hand Advice

Oct 17, 2009 - Chico State's Study Abroad office offers Peer Advisors as an incredible asset to students looking to learn more about traveling in their choice country by someone who has actually experienced it. April is the advisor for the Czech Republic and Russia programs offered, and studied abroad in Prague during spring 2009. I had prepared a list of specific questions and general inquiries to ask April when I went to meet with her on Monday. After showing me a video that she had put together of her stay, I proceeded to bombard her with my list. Here's what information I gathered on my most recent reconaiscence mission. The Housing Situation:

They will be furnished flats/apartments shared with either 1 or 2 other people
Of the 2 bedrooms, 2 students in 1 room and 1 has their own room.
There is usually one bathroom and each flat has a washer
There is a kitchen with dishes and food storage
Sheets and towels are provided

Technology:

April recommended bringing a laptop because the lab and library are on campus, not in the "dorms", but said that it wasn't required to bring one
Bring multiple memory cards and back them up on your laptop or online often
Must bring own adapters and transformers
She brought her unlocked Blackberry abroad and just bought a Czech prepaid SIM card to insert into it

Travel:

She brought along a backpacker's backpack for traveling on weekends or holidays
She left her stuff that she didn't bring traveling in her flat

Insurance:

She seemed to think that the insurance covered just about everything, similar to traveler's insurance
While she never had to use it, her friend did and her doctor's visits were covered
She thinks that you pay up front at the visit and then keep your receipts to be reimbursed by the insurance

It was sort of an information overload, but made me so much more excited about my decision! I find now that more people are learning that I will be traveling to Prague, I meet more friends or family or friend-of-a-friend who have been before. Katie, a family friend, traveled abroad in Prague a few years back and Kellan, a former co-worker and friend-of-a-friend, studied abroad through Chico State three years ago. Sounds like I'm going to be meeting up with or contacting these lovely ladies more often as my departure date closes in! - 0 Comments