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BNT’s Best Of The Week 03/31/07

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Best of the WeekIt’s time to wrap up the week now with our favourite links from around the web. Enjoy!

How can one travel to a foreign place without watering down local culture? This question is posed in The Tibet Dilemma.

A provocative article over at Alternet is causing a stir Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?

Similarly, Timen and Daniel ruminate on the difference between a tourist and a traveler, if in fact, the distinction even exists.

The Cosumerist dishes up a video clip outlining 9 Times Travel Insurance Isn’t a Ripoff.

Gadling offers 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Ripped Off While Traveling.

Thinking of packing your mobile abroad? Better read NuNomad’s Cell/Mobile Phone Basics for Travelers.

And finally, have you ever wondered what make’s a great photo? Conscientious asks around and gathers a collection of answers.

Have a great weekend!

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.

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