Monthly Archives: January 2010

11 reasons to visit the Western United States

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Andy Jarosz

One of my top places in the world to visit, the west of the United States is rich with natural wonders and well-managed national parks. I have raved on about the American national parks in this area in a recent … Continue reading →

Posted in North America, United States | Tagged blogsherpa, usa | 21 Comments

Haggling: a fierce battle or a delicate dance?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Andy Jarosz

We see an item in the market that really grabs our interest. It has no price and so we ask the vendor how much it costs. All the while he is sizing us up. He looks at how we are … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged blogsherpa, Cambodia | 14 Comments

Aralsk, Kazakhstan; where nature took revenge for man’s folly

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Andy Jarosz

The latest guest post on 501 Places is by Jerry Kubica. Jerry was born in Poland but during his early childhood had to survive the horrors of the war and deportation before arriving and settling in England. He set up … Continue reading →