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		<title>mytravelbackpack.com&#8217;s 2nd Photo Contest &#8211; Sponsored by 100% Pure New Zealand</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2008/02/20/mytravelbackpackcoms-2nd-photo-contest-sponsored-by-tourism-new-zealand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very proud to officially launch mytravelbackpack.com&#8217;s 2nd Photo Contest&#8230; and prouder to announce that our partner is 100% Pure New Zealand.
You took a nice picture of you and your backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand? You could win a Kelty Tahoma daypack offered by 100% Pure New Zealand!

Anyone can participate. You can submit as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m very proud to officially launch mytravelbackpack.com&#8217;s 2nd Photo Contest&#8230; and prouder to announce that our partner is 100% Pure New Zealand.</p>
<p>You took a nice picture of you and your backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand? You could win a Kelty Tahoma daypack offered by 100% Pure New Zealand!<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/kelty-tahoma-daypack.jpg" alt="Kelty Tahoma daypack" /></p>
<p>Anyone can participate. You can submit as many photos as you want as long as we can see <strong>&#8220;You and your backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand&#8221;</strong>. </p>
<p>Images will be judged on overall photographic and artistic quality by Mathieu from mytravelbackpack.com and Eric Hansen (representing 100% Pure New Zealand). </p>
<p>Important: It most be one of YOUR photos and you must agree to let us publish it on mytravelbackpack.com. ; )It&#8217;s free! It&#8217;s time to: <a href="/submit-your-backpack/" alt="Your backpack picture">Submit your photos</a>.</p>
<p>Please add this info for each photoYour name :<br />
Your backpack brand :<br />
Your backpack model and capacity :<br />
The location where you took the picture :<br />
The number of days this trip represented :<br />
A url to your own blog, photo album, flickr account, it&#8217;s like you want :<br />
A description of your trip, adventure, hike :</p>
<p><strong>About New Zealand, the youngest country</strong>New Zealand&#8217;s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other.<a href="http://www.newzealand.com/travel/usa/" target="_blank">100% Pure New Zealand official website</a><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/footer_logo_purenz.gif" /></p>
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<p>The contest ends April 1<sup>st</sup>. Enter the contest : <a href="/submit-your-backpack/" alt="Your backpack picture">Submit your photos</a>.</p>
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		<title>And the Winner is&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/27/and-the-winner-is/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winner of our first backpack photo contest is&#8230; Maciej Zieminski! 

This cool picture taken at Arches National Park (Utah, United States) features a Salewa Backpack (from Polan). Read more: Maciej Hiking at Arches National Park, Utah.
Maciej will receive 3 books from Europe From a Backpack. 

Thanks everyone! Keep sending your pictures! : )
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The winner of our first backpack photo contest is&#8230; Maciej Zieminski! </p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/86-hiking-at-arches-national-park-utah.jpg" alt="Utah - United States - Arches National Park - Salewa Backpack" /><br />
This cool picture taken at Arches National Park (Utah, United States) features a Salewa Backpack (from Polan). Read more: <a href="/2007/02/28/maciej-hiking-at-arches-national-park-utah/">Maciej Hiking at Arches National Park, Utah</a>.</p>
<p>Maciej will receive 3 books from <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/" target="_blank">Europe From a Backpack</a>. </p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/spain_cover.png" alt="Spain From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/italy_cover.png" alt="Italy From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/europe_cover.png" alt="Europe From a Backpack" /></p>
<p>Thanks everyone! Keep sending your pictures! : )</p>
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		<title>Photo Contest Finalists</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/22/photo-contest-finalists/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Travel Backpack first photo contest ended yesterday.
Take a look at all these great pictures:
Beth Enjoying Her Honeymoon Trip in Sequoia National Park
Heatherâ€™s feet in the Sand in New Zealand
Heather Climbing Near Durango
Danielâ€™s Wife Carrying a Doite Backpack and Her Baby in Chile
Mariola Trekking to Cho La Pass and Everest Base Camp
Luciano on his Way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My Travel Backpack first <a href="/2007/02/16/mytravelbackpackcom-photo-contest/">photo contest</a> ended yesterday.</p>
<p>Take a look at all these great pictures:<br />
<a href="/2007/03/22/beth-enjoying-her-honeymoon-trip-in-sequoia-national-park/">Beth Enjoying Her Honeymoon Trip in Sequoia National Park</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/11/heathers-feets-in-the-sand-in-new-zealand/">Heatherâ€™s feet in the Sand in New Zealand</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/11/heather-climbing-near-durango/">Heather Climbing Near Durango</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/06/daniels-wife-carrying-a-doite-backpack-and-her-baby-in-chile/">Danielâ€™s Wife Carrying a Doite Backpack and Her Baby in Chile</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/04/mariola-trekking-to-cho-la-pass-and-everest-base-camp/">Mariola Trekking to Cho La Pass and Everest Base Camp</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/03/luciano-on-his-way-to-a-rock-climbing-spot-in-argentina/">Luciano on his Way to a Rock Climbing Spot in Argentina</a><br />
<a href="/2007/03/01/ben-enjoying-the-scenery-of-bighorn-park/">Ben Enjoying the Scenery of Bighorn Park</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/28/maciej-hiking-at-arches-national-park-utah/">Maciej Hiking at Arches National Park, Utah</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/27/daniel-and-friends-discovering-nevados-de-chillan/">Daniel and Friends Discovering Nevados de Chillan</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/26/marieke-camping-with-kids-at-lake-district-ullswater-england/">Marieke Camping with Kids at Lake District, Ullswater, England</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/23/buck-approaching-forester-pass/">Buck Approaching Forester Pass</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/22/sheri-exploring-mallorca-spain/">Sheri Exploring Mallorca (Spain)</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/20/ian-employed-a-local-porter-in-nepal/">Ian Employed a Local Porter in Nepal</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/19/samuel-talking-an-audio-tour-at-the-colosseum/">Samuel Taking an Audio Tour at the Colosseum</a><br />
<a href="/2007/02/18/nicolas-walking-on-the-beach-in-chile/">Nicolas Walking on the Beach in Chile</a></p>
<p>The winner will receive 3 books from <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/" target="_blank">Europe From a Backpack</a>. <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/about/about.htm">Mark Pearson</a> (Europe From a Backpack) and I (My Travel Backpack) will decide which traveller is the winner in the next few days. Thanks Mark for this great prize!</p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/spain_cover.png" alt="Spain From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/italy_cover.png" alt="Italy From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/europe_cover.png" alt="Europe From a Backpack" /></p>
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		<title>Backpack Photo Contest Ends Today</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/20/backpack-photo-contest-ends-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a little reminder that today is the last day to enter My Travel Backpack photo contest.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a little reminder that today is the last day to enter <a href="/2007/02/16/mytravelbackpackcom-photo-contest/">My Travel Backpack photo contest</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Buy a Backpack</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/18/how-to-buy-a-backpack/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/18/how-to-buy-a-backpack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the next weeks, I&#8217;ll be posting some info about :
- how to buy a backpack
- where to buy a backpack
- what backpack to buy
If you have suggestions, please comment!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the next weeks, I&#8217;ll be posting some info about :</p>
<p>- how to buy a backpack<br />
- where to buy a backpack<br />
- what backpack to buy</p>
<p>If you have suggestions, please comment!</p>
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		<title>SXSW takes all of my time ; )</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/11/sxsw-takes-all-of-my-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/03/11/sxsw-takes-all-of-my-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,
Sorry for my silence since a couple of days, I&#8217;m currently at SXSW (Austin, Texas) and I do not have a lot of time to post. 
Anyway, I&#8217;m trying to post something in next few hours. ; )
Keep submitting pictures to the contest!
If you&#8217;re at SXSW, send me an email:
mathieu/aaat/radaron.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>Sorry for my silence since a couple of days, I&#8217;m currently at SXSW (Austin, Texas) and I do not have a lot of time to post. </p>
<p>Anyway, I&#8217;m trying to post something in next few hours. ; )</p>
<p>Keep submitting pictures to the contest!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re at SXSW, send me an email:<br />
mathieu/aaat/radaron.com</p>
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		<title>mytravelbackpack.com Photo Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/02/16/mytravelbackpackcom-photo-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/02/16/mytravelbackpackcom-photo-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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Enter the first mytravelbackpack.com Photo Contest and you could win 3 books from Europe From a Backpack.
Anyone can participate. You can submit as many photos as you want as long as we can see &#8220;You and your backpack somewhere cool on the planet!&#8221;.
Images will be judged on overall photographic and artistic quality by Mathieu from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/spain_cover.png" alt="Spain From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/italy_cover.png" alt="Italy From a Backpack" /><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/europe_cover.png" alt="Europe From a Backpack" /></p>
<p>Enter the first <strong>mytravelbackpack.com Photo Contest</strong> and you could win 3 books from <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/" target="_blank">Europe From a Backpack</a>.</p>
<p>Anyone can participate. You can submit as many photos as you want as long as we can see <strong>&#8220;You and your backpack somewhere cool on the planet!&#8221;</strong>.</p>
<p>Images will be judged on overall photographic and artistic quality by Mathieu from mytravelbackpack.com and Mark Pearson from <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/" target="_blank">Europe From a Backpack</a>. Important: It most be one of YOUR photos and you must agree to let us publish it on mytravelbackpack.com. ; )</p>
<p>It&#8217;s free! It&#8217;s time to: <a href="/submit-your-backpack/" alt="Your backpack picture">Submit your photos</a>.</p>
<p>Please add this info for each photo<br />
Your name :<br />
Your backpack brand :<br />
Your backpack model and capacity :<br />
The location where you took the picture :<br />
The number of days this trip represented :<br />
A url to your own blog, photo album, flickr accountâ€¦ itâ€™s like you want :<br />
A description of your trip, adventure, hikeâ€¦ :</p>
<p><strong>About Europe From a Backpack</strong><br />
Better than guidebooks, these first-person accounts paint vivid pictures of a travelerâ€™s experience in Europe. Like familiar music and favorite scents, theyâ€™ll awaken a taste for adventure in those who have yet to travel, and bring back memories for those who have. Romance, surprise, discovery and wisdom all bubble through these authorsâ€™ inviting pieces. <a href="http://www.europebackpack.com/" target="_blank">Europe From a Backpack</a></p>
<p>The contest ends March 20<sup>th</sup>. Enter the contest : <a href="/submit-your-backpack/" alt="Your backpack picture">Submit your photos</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Backpacker Community is Hot</title>
		<link>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/02/11/the-backpacker-community-is-hot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mytravelbackpack.com/2007/02/11/the-backpacker-community-is-hot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathieu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, backpacking addicts!
I&#8217;ve built this site three weeks ago and I already got 13 pictures of you around the world! By the way, they are all AWESOME!
Reading your stories make me realize how many things this world as to offer to travellers. 
Keep submitting your backpacking pictures!
Mathieu
Cerrotorre Gecko 55L ; )
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi, backpacking addicts!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve built this site three weeks ago and I already got 13 pictures of you around the world! By the way, they are all AWESOME!</p>
<p>Reading your stories make me realize how many things this world as to offer to travellers. </p>
<p>Keep <a href="/submit-your-backpack/" alt="Submit a picture of you and your backpack">submitting your backpacking pictures</a>!</p>
<p>Mathieu<br />
Cerrotorre Gecko 55L ; )</p>
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