gdp's Comments

Matador Life : Tea v. Coffee: Which One is Better for You?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:14:47 +0000

Makes me feel good about being a tea drinker. What about Mate?

Matador Nights : This is the most creative use of youtube I've ever seen.

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:28:00 +0000

So FRESH! #3 is my fav...

Matador Change : The Favela Projects

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:13:10 +0000

An amazing documentary to check for perspective on favelas: http://www.favelarising.com/.

Matador Change : To Be a Kid Again: My First Volunteer Experience Abroad

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:02:34 +0000

Sounds like an eye opening experience. I agree with Julie that traveling before going to college can open you up to new avenues of interest. Projects Abroad sounds like they set you up nicely. Checking them out for my next trip. Thanks for this write up.

Matador Trips : After the Attacks: What You Need to Know About Traveling in India

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:54:15 +0000

Thank you for this article. It's great to get on the ground reporting like this.

Matador Life : Five New Turkey Recipes to Spice Up This Thanksgiving

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:04:10 +0000

Ooh. Making me hungry.

Matador Change : Save the Waves

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:27:51 +0000

Good article Philip. Save the Waves is a great organization and deserves the recognition.

Matador Trips : 9 Natural Wonders of Chile

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:24:58 +0000

Seems like Chile is often overshadowed by Argentina and Brazil as a SA destination, but it easily rivals both. I spent some time there and had amazing adventures, but never got to the south, which I regret after seeing some of these photos. On my travel list again. Also, to echo David, there is some awesome surf in Chile.

Matador Pulse : The World's Best Spots for a Same-Sex Wedding

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 23:26:50 +0000

Not a bad list of places to tie the knot. Cali would have been nice. It will be back on the ballot in 2010. Check out the Cali breakdown in voting on Prop 8 by county. Must be something in the ocean air that opens the mind. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/la...

Matador Pulse : 10 Resons Why We Should Say No to the 700 Billion-Dollar Bailout

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:01:39 +0000

Nice break down Ross. If you're still trying to figure out how the hell we got to this point check out the Times article here: http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,...

Matador Abroad : Why Youth Travel Programs Are Vital To Our Security

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:35:20 +0000

Dylan, You've come to the right place. Check out our community www.MatadorTravel.com. It's full of nomads who are discussing how to live like a vagabond, but still contribute meaningfully to the world. Check a recent article that was published about 50 inspiring travelers on Matador http://matadorstudy.com/50-inspiring-travelers/

Matador Abroad : Why Youth Travel Programs Are Vital To Our Security

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:11:35 +0000

Tim, thank you for writing this. For anyone who is interested in reading about how travel changes young people please check out Rigo Lara's essay about his first travel experience here: http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2008/07/31/change...

Brave New Traveler : 10 Revolutionary Acts Of Courage By Ordinary People

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:55:47 +0000

Amazing piece. An inspiring reminder!

Matador Abroad : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Studied Abroad

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:25:17 +0000

Tanya, great article. Very honest and genuine. The last paragraph really resonates.

Brave New Traveler : Interview: Jewish Artist Avraham Loewenthal On Capturing The Kabbalah

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:19:47 +0000

Very interesting interview, Alexis. Avraham's view (the Kabbalah's teachings) about how people and place profoundly shape our development really resonates with me right now. For the first time in a long time, I've been in the same place for over a year. What I'm wondering is how a transient traveler is affected by a frequently changing group of people they are surrounded by in the different places they travel through. Thanks for making me think.

Matador Pulse : "History is ours, and people make history": Some thoughts on 9/11

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:01:18 +0000

....empowering young people to see and move beyond the societal "limitations" they were born into by reforming our education system. And making an International "Dance Because You Can Day" where everybody takes a day off to bust a move around the world.

Matador Pulse : Rock-n-Roll Revolution (with emphasis on "Roll")

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:15:04 +0000

I met and jammed with Ninjas in Mexico when I was down there a couple of months ago. What was beautiful is that because they are such a scene (with their bikes and gear) everybody asks what they are doing, thus constantly facilitating a dialogue about our "way of life". Like Hal, I give them much respect for not only their mission, but for the logistics they are dealing with to keep the big wheels turning.

Brave New Traveler : 10 Key Points For Understanding The Protests In Thailand

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:05:28 +0000

Very informative! What does this mean for travelers heading to Thailand?

Travelers Notebook : 10 Travel Risks Worth Taking

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:00:01 +0000

Glad to have you back Tim! I would add "travel solo" for an extended period of time. Forces you to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people and get to know yourself better as well.

Matador Abroad : 18 Most Scenic Places For Teaching English Overseas

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:53:42 +0000

Excellent list. It goes well beyond the obvious destinations. Interesting how negative people get when a destination they feel is deserving of the list doesn't make it. Never knew people took teaching abroad so personally. :)